May and June – the hottest months of the year! Red is too bright. Blue is too dark. Yellow? Isn’t the sun enough? Black… I’ll die of the heat! And white? Well…
No doubt white is the most beautiful, refreshing and the coolest of all colours! But it is not short of problems either!

Since it reflects light and absorbs perspiration, making it less noticeable than other colours, then you look cool, even when the temperature soars. So, to make it wearable, here is a small set of guidelines for wearing white…

1. Always Wear Flesh-Coloured Undergarments
Years ago, the rule was to wear white under white. Not anymore. Since white bra, panty, and camisole lines tend to show through, your undergarments will be less obtrusive in flesh tones. Look for pieces that closely match your natural skin tone to create a clean, seamless look.

2. Be Careful Where You Put Your White
Since white reflects light and makes things appear larger, don't wear solid white on your largest body parts only, like your chest, hips, or thighs, because it will make those areas look bigger. Instead, wear white on a small body part, or use white to accentuate a figure asset.

3. Steer Clear of White Hosiery
Unless you're a nurse or under age 5, white hosiery has no place in your wardrobe! Yes, it was popular about two decades ago… but now its history! Did you know that white makes you look shorter and plumber? Strange but true… so if you do not want to take any chances, get rid of the white collection of inners as soon as possible.

4. Think Twice About Wearing White Shoes
White shoes scream "summer!" They are a popular choice for warm weather months. But since white shoes make your feet look bigger and can also visually "chop up" your leg and make you look shorter, they may not be the best choice. Look for shoe styles that elongate, or steer clear of white shoes entirely and opt for flesh-coloured shoes instead.

5. Don't Wear White to a Wedding
Even if you know it might get really hot at the outdoor, non-a/c venue, but don't wear all-white to a marriage, or you’ll have to face tons of raised eyebrows! It is still auspicious to wear a nice bright coloured on the big occasion! So spare the weddings. Although, white worn in combination with another colour is becoming quite acceptable. For instance a white blouse worn under a different-coloured saree looks good.

Finally, if you don't like the way white looks on you, you feel it brings out your dark colour or if white just isn't your colour, try an off-white shade instead like ivory, eggshell, or oyster. Pure white looks good only on a fraction of the population, so you are not alone. Try another light shade instead… many pastel shades of blue and pink are also the darlings of summer. But honestly, wearing white is a great way to look chic, stay cool, and enjoy the hottest months of the