BTS ISSUE: Outfits That Can Handle the Heat

A guide to surviving Florida’s heat in style

Sophie Le, Co-Editor in Chief

August 8, 2025

Dressing for the appropriate weather is something I still deal with often. When it’s winter all I want to wear is mini skirts and tank tops, and when it’s summer all I seem to be gravitating towards is sweaters and baggy jeans. However, Florida’s heat gives no mercy for a wrong weather fashion choice. With the days getting longer and hotter, you need to choose appropriate clothing pieces to survive the heat while also looking stylish. Here are my recommendations of what you should stock up in for the summer:

Halter Tops

I don’t know about you, but the first thing that starts to sweat on my body when it’s hot is my back. That’s why a halter top is my best friend. In a range of colors and styles, halter tops can be found almost at any store for an affordable price. I love this style of top because it is so versatile whether you wear it up or down.

Flip Flops

This one’s controversial. Some people may complain how they don’t want to see other people’s feet in public. However, I think with our now rising hot weather, flip flops are a welcoming option. While they have a stigma for being tacky, I think they can be dressed up to be somewhat cute.

Silk Skirts

Skirts are an essential for every summer. But I believe silk skirts are an even better option to achieve optimal coolness, style and temperature wise. They can be found at many affordable stores and my favorite ones I’ve found were bought at my local thrift store! The piece can be dressed up and down depending on if you are frolicking around town or going to a fancy dinner.

A new season should always mean new clothes to style. However, with this weather we need to be smart about the functionality of our clothing choices. We can still look cute and stylish, while not burning and sweating every day of this summer.

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About the Contributor

Sophie Le, Opinion Editor

Sophie Le is a Junior at Robinson and is the current Opinion Editor for the Knight Writers. This is her second year on staff. Le chose to join newspaper to improve her writing skills and gain some experience with creative writing, which she feels is missing from schools. “I’ve always thought I was a bad writer, so I really wanted more experience with it,” Le said. “Especially with things that I am more interested in.” Outside of the classroom, Le is starting her own club with a non-profit organization to help expand their reach. “I’m starting my own club this year based on getting donations for our cause Clothes for Kids,” Le said. When school is out for the day, Le pursues her interest in the world of fashion. You could usually find Le at a variety of stores, shopping for different clothing styles. “I love going to flea markets and vintage stores. I really like antique shops,” Le said. She also makes fashionable alternations to the clothing she buys. “I also worked at my grandma alterations shop, so I know how to alter clothing…that adds to the fashion passion,” Le said. Le keeps herself motivated with her many goals for this school year. She plans on getting even more stories printed. “My goal for this year is to get a lot more stories done, voice a lot more opinions,” Le said. “I am excited now because as an editor. I have a lot more responsibilities but that means I get to do even more.”