Remember that scene in Dirty Dancing when all of the Kellerman's staffers have their secret after-hours dance-off and bring the movie from family friendly to PG-13? There is definitely no A/C in the dance hall and with all of the twirling and grinding, it quickly turns into a sweaty free-for-all that not even the biggest most refreshing watermelon could possibly save. I remember thinking at the time that I wanted to work at Kellerman's, that my school dances paled pathetically in comparison and that sweating was sexy. The movie failed to warn us that not only can dirty dancing bring unplanned pregnancies but also the horrors of body odour and frizzy hair. Yech.
One hot and bothered RLR reader asked me the other day how she could stay cool and stylish in this sticky, humid summer weather. My answer for beating the heat is as simple as a dress. It is hands-down the prettiest and, best of all, easiest way to dress when our extreme Canadian summers send you running indoors for relief from the heat. And, should you choose to embrace your inner salsa dancer, they translate perfectly to the dance floor. Real Life Runway Tip: I always hesitate to buy clothes in July because I know that fall is around the corner. Here is a convincing argument to help you take advantage of all of the summer sales happening right now: add a little jacket, some chunkier jewelry and opaque tights, and your summer dresses can take on a new life when the leaves start to turn. Voila! Permission to shop granted!
Click on the slideshow below to check out some of the pretty finds in stores now:
