Trends on Campus: Sheer Perfection in the Houston Heat

By Brittney Xu 8/20/11 7:00pm

As anyone with extra-sensory organs can tell you, lately, it has been very hot in Houston. With temperatures inching into the triple digits, how do Rice students still manage to look presentable when meeting classmates and professors? (Although ladies, if the heat gets too much to bear, remember that it is not illegal to be topless in Texas). Barring going around half-nude, this week's Trends on Campus column will show you an easy-breezy way to dress for these dog days in August.

Will Rice College freshman Megan Shepard (pictured to the right) is already proving herself trendy and adaptable. Normally, layering seems counter-intuitive in summer, but Megan's see-through top over a tank is sheer perfection. The printed top is more interesting and less revealing than just a tank top, but it also doesn't add much weight or heat.

Besides, think of the breeze you'll produce when you walk around in this kind of shirt, as you flutter to and from class, like an eye-catching, humanized version of the Glasswinged butterfly.

Just add any color of shorts, a cute pair of wedges or flip-flops, and you are ready for your day. To the right are some tips that can help you achieve this effortless heat-buster.

The versatility and simplicity of her outfit is the fact that it looks put together, but doesn't require any thinking or rushing in the morning. And with new classes and new people, it's best to save your energy for the exciting weeks ahead.

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