With summer fast approaching, many of us are preparing for the first significant shop since before the pandemic. We’re still not going to be back to normal this summer, but we are getting closer. Being prepared with the right clothes and paraphernalia is crucial to enjoying yourself as much as possible.
When you get a chance to do that first big shop, here are 5 items that should be at the top of your list.
1. A fashionable swimsuit
Simply hoping that your old swimsuit from before the pandemic will still fit and look good is an exercise in futility. Yes, it’s possible you won’t have put on any extra pounds while lounging at home during lockdown and you won’t need to spend on a new swimsuit, but at this point your old suit is two years old. When you get ready to swim this summer, you should feel good about yourself. Fashion probably hasn’t changed much in a couple of years but a new swimsuit is an easy, cheap way to boost your self esteem.
Go find some tankini tops and swim shorts. They look great and are incredibly comfortable. You can get a few sets that will last you throughout the summer while still feeling fresh and freeing.
2. Activewear
Swimming need not be your only outdoor activity this summer. All sorts of sports and fun outdoor activities await you this summer. With new sets of activewear, you can look great while you play sports or go for a run. We’ve come a long way since everyone just put on an old t-shirt and pair of shorts and plenty of research and development has gone into making active wear that works for you while you work out. . Now, activewear not only looks good but also feels good. It soaks up sweat and keeps your body cool.
You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars at a Lululemon, either. You can go to any regular clothing store and get reasonably priced activewear.
3. An ice cream maker
Ice cream is one of the purest joys of summertime. On a scorching hot day, an ice cream can refresh you quicker than sitting in front of a fan or jumping into the pool. While store-bought ice cream will do the job, getting an ice cream maker allows you to choose what goes into your refreshing treat.
In other words, you decide exactly how healthy you want it to be, how much sugar you want in it, and what consistency you prefer. Some days, you’ll want the sweetest sorbet imaginable. Other days you’ll just want a cool, subtle vanilla cone. If you’re on a health kick, you can even make ice cream with sugar substitutes like xylitol. You can also customize the toppings and extras you put on your ice creams for a fraction of the cost of what a decent ice cream parlor would charge you.
4. An AC unit
You can make do with fans around the house. However, you should ideally get an air-conditioning unit for the room you plan to spend the most time in. Those in particularly hot and humid climates are advised especially to pick up a good AC unit because no matter how many fans you have, in that environment you’re basically just circling hot, muggy air, Especially since we are still not completely out of the woods with COVID-19, you may have to stay inside more than you want to and the last thing you want to do is add to an already difficult situation the extra discomfort of unbearable heat..
An AC unit can improve your day immeasurably, especially if you need to work from home.
5. Sunglasses
My sunglasses are my favorite fashion accessory. Sunglasses can elevate even the sloppiest looks. It also feels great to block out the harsh light and enjoy the outdoors that much more. Invest in a pair that you really love. Yes, you may have to spend a hundred dollars or more, but you will be wearing them daily.
People who have particularly bad eyesight need not be left out in the cold too as they have two options. The first, and cheaper option, is to use contact lenses that you can wear under your swanky new sunglasses. More expensive but more convenient for those who don’t like or can’t wear contact lenses, is to get prescription sunglasses. These are made by taking whatever frame you want to use and then putting new prescription sunglasses lenses inside.
Get ready for summer. We’re not quite back to normal, but there will still be plenty to enjoy.
