Mr. Roe – Health & Medicine

With summer fast approaching, you can hardly contain your excitement over the upcoming beach getaways, leisurely strolls through the city and outdoor parties. With that said, how much should you spend on clothes that will suit all these occasions and the hot temperatures that the season throws your way? The following eight tips will guide you in choosing affordable summer pieces that require minimal maintenance and effort. As a result, you will be able to spend your time enjoying every last second of fun in the sun–instead of agonizing over the state of your closet and wallet.

City shorts (also called Bermuda shorts) that end at or slightly above the knee are the ultimate versatile piece for summer. They can be matched with many different tops, making them a good choice for the office, being out and about during the day or a night out on the town.

More feminine and delicate than gladiator sandals, flat t-strap slides or sandals are a must. They are super comfortable and can be either dressed up or down depending on what you pair them with, for example a cute sundress or denim capris. Whether you choose a neon patent leather pair embellished with rhinestones or a plainer one made of dark leather, you are bound to find one that suits your style.

The summer sun is scorching during the day, but the temperature can still get chilly at nighttime or inside air conditioned places. The solution is a light blazer or capsleeve jacket in bright summery colors such as pink, violet, yellow or white. Throw it on over top of a camisole or a tube top when the temperature drops or when you want to avoid revealing your shoulders.

3/4 leggings are a summer staple. Whether you wear them under a short dress or a long tank or tunic, leggings that end at the calf are great for creating a casual, laid back look that takes only minutes to put together. If you are tired of the black and gray leggings you wore with boots and sweaters during winter, opt for a pair in a neon color or a pattern such as leopard or zebra print. When shopping for leggings, make your first stop American Apparel, which carries them in more colors than you can count.

The next time you are at H&M, Gap or Old Navy, grab a few tanks and tees in different colors. They are great for layering over each other or wearing on their own with skirts, shorts and jeans. The best part is that once summer is over, you will be able to keep wearing these tops in the coming seasons under sweaters, cardigans and long sleeved shirts.

Whether you wear it as a dress, skirt, or cover-up over your bikini, a sarong screams summer fun. To create a loud look that stands on its own, go for a printed or tie dyed sarong. If you are after a more understated look, then solid colors that allow for a lot of accessorizing are the way to go.

Found in the jewelry section of just about every store these days, bangle bracelets come in countless textures, colors and sizes. A stack of as many or few bangles as you like is a perfect way to adorn bare summer arms.

A white tote is the ultimate way to complete your summer look. Whether you are heading to the beach or running errands, it will fit all of your things without forcing you to sacrifice style. If you are looking for an investment bag that will take you through several seasons, opt for a leather or leatherette version, whose surface will maintain its appearance for a longer period of time. If you do not mind your bag getting dirty quickly and plan to toss it at the end of the summer, choose one made of white canvas.

When you find that your wardrobe is no longer fitting all your clothes, it is time to think of something to solve the problem. One such solution is a clothing rack. This can alleviate the problem and there are actually many uses for a clothes rack.

You can use a clothing rack to store clothes which you may not be wearing at certain times of the year, such as summer clothing or winter clothing depending on the time of year. If you have a rolling clothing rack you can cover it with a canvas cover and then roll it into a storage area such as the garage or basement to help free up space in your wardrobe.

You can find clothing racks with a variety of storage rails or you can place clothes on special hangers such as trouser hangers or skirt hangers which can hold a number of skirts or trousers. These will allow you to save even more space. Some clothing racks come with shelves also, which will allow you to store items such as shoes, hats, jumpers, t-shirts, etc. This is a great space saver as the shelves can hold many such items. Some clothing racks also come with canvas covers which have pockets at the front; these will allow you to store smaller items.

Some people use clothing racks within their homes as a laundry aid. Clothes can be hung or folded neatly on the clothing rack when they come out of the tumble dryer and then put in a spare room until needed. This will reduce wrinkles and creases and make ironing that little bit easier.

For those with a spare room, you could simply use your clothing rack for hanging special clothing such as suits or dresses for going out in, or to house your work clothes. It can help to have clothes separated and will make it much easier for you to see all your items as sometimes clothes can get lost at the back of the wardrobe!

Another use for your clothes rack could be to hang clothes for sale at a car boot sale as it will be much easier to sell clothes which are hanging on a rack than clothes in a big pile on a table. Experienced sellers at car boot sales will know that clothing racks can be a big draw when selling clothes and those displaying clothes for sale on racks rather than tables will find it much easier to shift their unwanted items.

A clothing rack can have many uses so it is a great addition to your home, whether you use it to help you with the laundry or whether you use it to make some more space inside your wardrobe.