hat // dress (similar) // towel 

 For the past few years, hats have become a staple part of my seasonal wardrobe. In the summer, however, they are more than just for style, I wear them to protect my face from the sun. Although I love the sun shining on my skin while I lay poolside or simply reading a book out on the patio, I am also someone who takes precautions to protect myself from sun damage. I always wear SPF and when I know I will be out and about for a while, I will throw on a sun hat (sometimes ball cap if need be).

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Back in March when I was packing to temporarily move to Columbus to wait out the COVID-19, I was in the mindset I would only be here for a month. I ignorantly (or just in denial) did not expect the virus to still be very much present. I did not expect to possibly spend my summer in Ohio. At the beginning of the year, I envision my summer spent in the Hamptons, frolicking around the city, and maybe a trip to Charleston. Clearly that is not happening….as of now.

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Many trends have emerged during quarantine; tie-dye, matching sweats, the belted pillow dress, elevated loungewear, and caftans. When I think of caftans I think of two things, the beach and Patricia Altschul. When I started to deep dive into my online search for caftans or kaftans, depending on how you want to spell it, I realized why they were gaining popularity during quarantine. Caftans are easy to throw on, comfortable to wear, and a great alternative for your everyday loungewear.

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