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Nashville has 12 seasons
Winter, Fool’s Spring, Second Winter, Spring of Deception, Third Winter, The Pollening, Actual Spring, Summer, Hell’s Front Porch, False Fall, Second Summer, and Actual Fall. Nashville right now is on Hell’s Front Porch. It’s miserable just to step outside! I get asked a lot about what tourists should wear when visiting Music City. I have a few tips on how to dress like a Nashville local, but today am sharing what to wear in Nashville in the summer.
Style Guide: What to Wear in Nashville in the Summer
If You Can, Wear a Dress
Take it from me, denim shorts seem like a great idea but they’re not a good call. I live in loose, flows dresses this time of year because air circulates a little bit better and if you get a breeze, it’ll be nice and cool.
Wear Pieces That Are Loose and Comfortable
There’s nothing worse than wearing a skin-tight dress when it’s 90+ degrees and the dress showing sweat. Keep it as loose and comfortable as possible!
Wear Lighter Colors
I wear black a lot during the summer because it doesn’t show sweat but wearing lighter colors is cooler. And wear lighter fabrics like linen!
Wear A Hat
I’m a big hat person (as we all know) during the summer, I live in boater hats. They’re a lighter material than my felt hats and help hide my face from the sun.
In conclusion...
If there's anything I recommend it's to bring simple, lightweight dresses and accessories with straw hats and jewelry. If your feet swell in the heat, then loose sandals are great but if you're doing a lot of walking around, then tennis shoes are your best bet!
What's most important is to have fun on your trip! Drink lots of water, apply sunscreen, and seek the shade. Nashville is hot right now but there are lots of great places to eat, drink, and enjoy the city!
Which of these 'What to wear in Nashville' outfits do you like the most? How do you dress for summer where you live? Share with me in a comment below!
I love allll of your outfits! We were supposed to be in Nashville early next week but we had to cancel our trip sadly. Hoping we can find a way to get there soon!
Lizzie
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The humidity in this area is off the roof right now … light fabrics and shorts are my staple right now.
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Oh you’re so adorable! Your smile is contagious!
I never knew Nashville’s weather was so varied! Love all the outfits! xoxo, Sarah
That opening had me cracking up! It sounds like Virginia, if I’m honest. So funny! You’ve got great tips here. I know I want to visit Nashville eventually, but I try to avoid summer travel as much as possible because I looooathe the heat hah!
I absolutely love your style girl! Nashville is totally on my travel list. I totally agree girl when the weather heats up, it is all about the flowy dresses!
I love your style girl and Nashville is totally on my travel list. I totally agree with you, when the weather is scorching out…..I am all about the easy flowy dresses!
All of these outfits are SO cute! Gotta love Nashville summers! xo
All I seem to be able to wear are dresses or something loose fitting. Hell’s front porch also reaches all the way here to TX unfortunately.
It’s been 90+ degrees in Charlotte lately too- If I’m not in the AC I’m living in my pool lol!
These are such cute outfit ideas!! Love your style! Xx.
Love these outfits! They’re perfect for summer in Houston too. 🙂
Xx, Nailil
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Love these tips! It’s so hot and humid in NC right now too so I love anything that’s flowy and breathable!