The switch from spring to summer

Short answer: The shift to summer is the easiest of the four. You remove layers without having to add anything, but the evenings fool many people. Keep the inner layer, take off the outer one, and bring a layer when you will be out late.

Fewer layers, same base

The inner layer stays the same, you just remove the outer one. The T-shirt or top you wore all spring carries on into summer, and only the layer on top changes. A light sweat layer is handy in the transition because it is easy to take off when the sun warms up. See bamboo sweat for men and women.

The evenings fool you

A warm day can end with an evening at ten degrees. Many people leave home in short sleeves in the afternoon and sit shivering when the sun goes down. Bring a light layer in your bag, even if it feels unnecessary when you walk out the door. It is the long, bright evenings that catch you out. See bestsellers from Copenhagen Bamboo.

The sun gets strong

In May and June the sun is high, and a thin layer protects your skin. Many people take off too much on the first warm days and get sunburnt on their shoulders and arms. A light layer with sleeves can be more comfortable than bare skin when you are outside for hours. See the men's range.

Wait for the mornings

A few warm days are not enough to put the outer layer away. Mornings lag behind, and a warm afternoon can be followed by a cool morning the next day. Wait until the morning temperature has stayed above ten degrees for a week before packing away the last warm layers.

Thin layers in the heat

When it gets warm, the inner layer should be thin and let moisture out. You sweat more, and clothing that holds moisture quickly turns clammy. A soft, light layer that does not cling to the body makes warm days more comfortable, at work and in your free time.

Socks in the evening

Even when the days are warm, your feet get cold quickly once evening comes. Feet notice the drop in temperature before the rest of the body, especially if you have worn sandals all day. A pair of thin socks in your bag is a small habit that makes a long evening outdoors more pleasant.

Put winter away for good

Once summer has arrived, it is time to store the thick layers. Wash them first so sweat and dirt do not sit in them all summer, and let them dry completely. Store them somewhere dry and airy. They will be ready when autumn comes, and you will have more room for summer clothes.

Washing and care

In summer you wash more often because you sweat more. Wash at a moderate temperature and let your clothes air dry, ideally outside but not for hours in direct sun. That way they keep their shape and softness. Thin layers dry quickly, so it is easy to have a clean one ready every day.

Frequently asked questions

When can you drop the outer layer

When the morning temperature stays above ten degrees for a week. A few warm days are not enough, because mornings lag behind the afternoons.

What fools people in the shift to summer

The evenings. A warm day can end at ten degrees, and most people have not brought a layer because it felt unnecessary in the middle of the day.

Should you still wear socks

Yes, at least in the evening. Your feet notice the drop in temperature before the rest of your body does, so a thin pair in your bag is nice to have.