Clothes for August
Short answer: August is often still warm by day, but the nights grow longer and cooler. Choose light layers for midday and something longer for mornings and evenings, so that you are ready when late summer turns.
August is the end of summer
In Denmark August can offer days that feel like high summer, but it is also the month when evenings begin to darken and mornings can be fresh. Many people find that summer is still there but no longer lasts all day. That means you have to dress for two different temperatures within the same day. Light layers that can be taken off and put on make it easy to keep up without planning everything in advance.
The T-shirt still does most of the work
By day a thin T-shirt is often enough, and it can also be worn under a jumper when evening comes. See bamboo T-shirt for women. Choose a few in neutral colours so that they suit several combinations, and change them when they get sweaty. Hang them to air after use and wash at 30 to 40 degrees so that the shape holds. A T-shirt that dries quickly is a great advantage when the sun no longer lasts until late in the evening.
Leggings for cool mornings and evenings
When mornings turn fresher, thin leggings can be an easy way to have a little extra warmth. They can be worn under a dress, a skirt or a long jumper and take up almost no room in your bag. See bamboo leggings for women. Choose a pair with good elasticity at the waist so that they stay in place without pinching. They are also easy to take off if the sun comes out at midday, and they work for walks, days at home and light exercise.
Long sleeves as the first step towards autumn
When the first cool evenings arrive, a thin long sleeve T-shirt is a good step between summer and autumn. See women's long-sleeved bamboo T-shirt. It covers the arms when the air turns cool and can be taken off when the sun comes out. You can wear it alone or under a light cardigan, and it takes little room when it is not in use. Wear it for the first time on an evening when you would otherwise put on a jacket.
Habits that make late summer easier
Always keep an extra layer in your bag, even if midday is warm, because evening can arrive faster than you think. Change socks and underwear daily while it is still warm and air your clothes when you get home. Use the last bright hours to be outdoors, because the light disappears faster through the month. While you are going through the wardrobe anyway, sort what can be put away and what will be needed for autumn.
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear in August
Light layers that can be taken off and put on, such as a thin T-shirt and a light jumper in your bag. Evenings can be cooler than days.
When should I switch to long sleeves
When mornings and evenings turn fresh, usually towards the end of the month. Start with a thin long sleeve T-shirt as a layer.
How do I wear leggings in August
Under a dress or skirt on cool mornings and evenings. They take almost no room in your bag and can be taken off if it gets warm.
You can find the full range at Bamboo-Clothing.com.
