A Five-Tip Guide to Summer Ready #OOTDs Anytime, Anywhere

Philips Domestic Appliances shares five tips on building the perfect summer wardrobe, as well as innovative garment solutions to keep your clothes clean and fresh.

The Philippines is a tropical country characterized by relatively high temperatures and humidity. While most places across the archipelago enjoy warm weather almost all year, the heat and humidity always seem to intensify in the summer months.

As the country braces for another sweltering summer, Philips Domestic Appliances introduces innovative solutions designed to help people feel better, live healthier, and take care of what matters most to them. With temperatures set to soar, here are five tips to achieving the perfect summer #OOTDs anytime, anywhere:

1. Embrace a “natural” look

When the heat is on, breathability is key when it comes to your clothes. Natural fibers such as cotton, rayon, and linen help draw heat away from the body – keeping you comfy when summer starts to get into full swing.

2. Stick to light colors 

Light-colored clothes reflect light and heat. Wearing outfits built on light and neutral tones can help provide extra relief in the warmer months.

3. Keep it loose 

Clingy, sweaty clothes in the summer heat are not advisable. Loose-fitting clothing can go a long way towards helping you stay cool. Experiment with flowy dresses, cropped pants, loose shirts, oversized blouses, and skirts with room to breathe.

4. Step up your athleisure 

Technical fabrics used in workout gear are usually moisture-wicking, but most of them can be pretty tight and form-fitting, which isn’t always great for summer. If athleisure is your style, swap out the tights for bike shorts and sweatshirts for loose-fitting tanks and crop tops.

5. Minimize the accessories

While accessorizing can be one of the easiest ways to make your style stand out, a lot of dangling accessories like necklaces and bangles can stick to your skin in the heat. When it comes to accessories in the summer, go for one statement piece that stands out, like hoop earrings.

A powerful garment care solution in the palm of your hand

Whatever the outfit, garment steamers are a convenient way to keep your clothes fresh and wrinkle-free. Research has shown that a steamer can help rid clothes and accessories from common household germs, bacteria[1], as well as flu viruses when exposed to high heat above 75° C (167° F)[2].

For easy, everyday de-wrinkling, the Philips Easy Touch Stand Steamer is designed to be compact yet powerful. This essential steaming solution is great for quick de-wrinkling every day.  It is 20% more powerful compared to previous models. Its 1.4L detachable water tank comes with an 80% larger filling hole[3] for easier refilling and cleaning. With 35g/min of powerful continuous steam concentrated through the nozzles, de-wrinkling any garment becomes easier and more efficient thanks to a steam plate made 40% larger.

With comfort, convenience, and cleanliness in mind, Philips Handheld Steamer 3000 Series is an ideal companion to ensure fresh outfits anytime and anywhere. Designed to be light and foldable, the Philips Handheld Steamer 3000 Series delivers 1000W of power that generates 20g/min of steam and is ready to use in as little as 30 seconds.  The Philips handheld steamer 3000 Series comes with a pouch, useful for when you travel or just to easily store it at home.

It features an easily detachable 100ml water tank to steam up to a full outfit without refilling – removing 99.9% of bacteria[4] and odors. Safe for use even on delicate fabrics like silk, the steam plate of the Philips Handheld Steamer 3000 Series is safe for use on any kind of clothing with no risk of burning.

The Philips Easy Touch Stand Steamer is available on Lazada and the Philips Handheld Steamer 3000 is available Lazada and Shopee. Follow us them on Facebook (Philips Home Living) and Instagram Pages (@PhilipshomelivingPh).

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[1] https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-sanitize-fabric-with-a-steamer-36736318

[2] https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/images/multi-language-pdfs/contamination_cleaning_english_508.pdf

[3] Compared with GC509

[4] Tested 1 minute stationary by external body for bacteria types Escherichia coli 8099, Staphylicoccus aureus. ATCC 6538, Canidia albicans ATCC 10231.