Summer Survival Fashion: Beating 45�C in Style

Indore summers (April-June hitting 40-45�C) demand survival over style. Fabric priority: Pure cotton, linen, and cotton blends only ?” synthetics are suffocating. Colors: Light colors reflect heat (white, pastels, light grey); dark colors absorb (avoid black, navy, dark brown). Styles: Loose-fitting over body-hugging (air circulation matters). Women: cotton kurta-palazzo sets (Rs.600-1,400 from Ranipura), cotton sarees, loose cotton dresses, ankle-length bottoms (prevent sun exposure). Men: cotton shirts and pants, linen if budget allows. Accessories: Sunglasses (Rs.300-1,200), sun hats/caps (Rs.150-500), cotton dupattas as sun shields. Where to shop: Fab India for pure cotton at Rs.1,200-2,500, Ranipura and Sitlamata for budget cotton at Rs.400-1,000. Avoid: denim (retains heat), leather (suffocating), tight clothes (prevent air flow), any synthetic. Hydration matters as much as clothes ?” dress light, drink lots. AC dependency: dress for transitions between 45�C outdoors and 20�C AC indoors (layers!).