Petite Fashion Challenge #9 - Heat Wave Appropriate |

Another Petite Fashion Challenge is here! This time the challenge was hosted by the ever stylish Elle of Fast Food and Fast Fashion.

This month’s challenge:

…create an outfit that accounts for the various environmental factors that plague us in the summer. I want to know how you dress when it’s 90 degrees outside and 65 degrees inside. Do you utilize peel-able layers? Are you particular about choosing fabric that is light but resistant? Or do you just tack on a blazer over summer clothes?

Toronto has definitely experienced a few heat waves this summer. It can be difficult to dress appropriately for the weather then step into the office where the a/c is blasting!

I love the look of the pencil skirt but it’s been way too hot and sticky for that lately. I try to pick materials that are light weight and comfortable but I also want to remain conservative and appropriate for a work place setting.

Silk Skirt: Banana Republic 00P purchased from Extra Petite‘s blog sale (see post here)

Top: Banana Republic Factory Silk Blend Top 00P (see more views on FitReview here)

Shoes: Nine West Size 7

Belt: Danier XS

Necklace: mark by Avon

I like the light weight feel of silk and cotton it doesn’t stick to you when it’s humid. I also hate the feel of too much jewellery so for me statement necklaces in the summer are usually out except maybe in the evenings or if I know I will be indoors. This light weight necklace adds just a bit of interest.

To cover up for the office I picked another lightweight item – a cotton jacket (for more casual work environments)