Lacy shorts provide just enough ventilation (read: Let those sweaty thighs breathe).
Crop tops often live in casual territory, but RiRi dresses up the summer staple with dainty body chains (which you can definitely wear on your last jaunt to the beach).
A short crop top and low-rise pants conjure up thoughts of Gwen Stefani circa 1995, but add a long short-sleeve sweater and you have some pretty killer proportions.
The Victoria's Secret model shoes us how to do gladiator sandals right—with a short hem line, of course. Also, the side-boob action is probably a little more freeing.
Avoiding heat stroke has as much to do with fabric type as it does overall coverage. Do as the Pretty Little Liars star and opt for a lightweight material that breathes.
Instead of the usual short-shorts, opt for a longer version and pair it with a billowy crop top.
It'll feel like you're not even wearing a top layer.