28 Pieces Of Lightweight Clothing That People From Hot States Swear By

The Floridians have spoken.

Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women’s.

1. Linen pants because it’s time we ready our wardrobes for the only season that matters: summer. The lightweight fabric makes these a shoe-in for the title of “only thing I wear” through October. 

2. A lightweight matching set that can turn a walk around your local lake into a romantic gondola ride in Venice if you dream hard enough.

3. A pair of cargo joggers for a breezier, less constricting upgrade to the black leggings you’ve been wearing for the past decade. Plus, you can put the fanny pack down — these have five pockets for storage. 

4. A racerback tennis dress that is appropriate for all manner of sports (I’m talkin’ golf, pickleball, hiking, etc.), but equally fantastic for hours-long strolls through new cities. It’s athleisure and vacation attire in one.

5. Or! A tennis dress with a gorgeous open back described by one reviewer as being “perfect for a hot day” which is music to the ears of anyone who is perpetually sweaty the minute the parkas are packed away.

6. A swing dress you’ll find yourself gravitating toward for any occasion. It all lies in the power of shoe choice: Pair this with heels for tasting course dinners or with sneakers for that ~aesthetic~ coffee shop you found on Instagram.

7. A long-line padded tank that reaps the versatility of a tank with the sweet, sweet support of a bra thanks to a body-hugging fit. TL;DR: going braless will have never felt so secure.

8. A high-low dress about to become your plus one to every outdoor farmhouse chic wedding complete with string lights, personalized cocktails, and photo booth props.

9. A pair of drawstring shorts if you love the *look* of biker shorts but hate the feeling of tight fabric on your upper thighs as temps soar. These are the perfect blend of airy and cute.

10. A lightweight long-sleeved UPF 50+ T-shirt that provides sun protection and prevents any smelly odors from forming (because all deodorant effectiveness goes right out the window the moment you start to sweat, and that’s not up for debate).

11. An off-shoulder maxi dress designed with the phrase “wardrobe staple” in mind — the kind of number you can wear to weddings and birthday dinners *or* for a stroll along a beach boardwalk.

12. A high-waisted palazzo trouser for a flowy staple that’s great for team meetings, happy hours, and pretty much everything else in between. Now repeat after me: chic.

13. A two-pack of crewneck tees, because it’s about time you bid adieu to the ratty old gym shirt you’ve been wearing for the past, oh, decade. These are simple, sleek, and crafted with a moisture-wicking material.

14. A maxi dress highlighting the crème de la crème of fashion designs: pockets. Throw in super soft fabric and you’ve got yourself a recipe for perfection.

15. A surplice dress available in solid colors and a snazzy leopard print, the latter of which I personally intend on purchasing in preparation for my eventual Disney vacay (inspired by the below reviewer).

16. Flowy linen pants serving main character energy from your favorite rom-com. They demand to be worn throughout a romantic summer spent traveling through Europe. We don’t make the rules.

17. A drawstring romper with all the comfort of the pajama set you’ve been wearing to bed since 1893, but it’s not fuzzy fleece rubber duck pajamas and ergo a *lot* more chic.

18. An off-shoulder bodycon lauded by reviewers for a comfortable and stretchy fabric that doesn’t wrinkle, ergo you won’t have to break out that clunky steamer that..maybe doesn’t even work properly? I swear the wrinkles are still there after I use mine.

19. A T-shirt dress equipped with both a tie-waist and pockets, the latter of which are the sole requirement I’m looking for in an article of clothing.

20. A pajama set here to nudge your high school gym shorts and old soccer team T-shirt into retirement. Sweaty sleepers, this cool-to-the-touch bamboo fabric is *especially* divine for you.

21. A floral print romper if you love the look of dresses but are terrified of sudden gusts of wind. This gives you the silhouette of a short mini *but* the flowy shorts mean you can cartwheel in public without panic. *attempts a cartwheel at 26* *is in pain for a week straight*.

22. A maxi dress you’ll wear with alarming frequency. Think: every. single. day. due to its lightweight material, a versatile design, *and* the fact that it has pockets.

23. A high-rise exercise skort (a product name that may or may not transport you back to middle school) with built-in shorts and mesh pockets, the latter of which mean you can carry cards or cash — without having to lug around a crossbody, which adds at least 10 pounds of heat when the temps rise above 85.

24. Compression shorts available in three lengths, with even the ~shortest~ version ensuring that your assets won’t be on full display with every step you take. Throw in the fact that these have pockets and voila, warm weather dressing just got a whole lot easier.

25. A sleeveless T-shirt dress to replace the leggings you’ve been wearing since, oh, last October. This equally comfortable option won’t retain humidity and allows your limbs to feel some breeze.

26. Baggy overalls (with pockets!) for anyone who detests having to scrounge up a matching top and bottom, plus wants to look peak Instagram-worthy in their loungewear — all you’ll have to do is slip this on over a bralette *or* a sleeved tee.

27. A strapless floral maxi that feels like it should come with an all-inclusive resort package because, wow, this is a vacation dress if I ever did see one. Slipping this on will make afternoon Zoom calls feel as if they’re taking place somewhere tropical.

28. A V-neck nightgown for anyone who wants to go pants-less while trekking to the kitchen…but lives with a ton of roommates. Your perfect solution resides below.

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.