Hot Take: Summer is not my favorite season. I’d gladly give up longer days and a tan if it meant keeping the temperature at a sensible 65 degrees all year long. Instead, from June to October, I’m a cranky, sweaty mess, carrying a portable fan around and silently begging Mother Nature to go back to normal, please.
My leggings and sweatshirts are missing as the UV index and humidity continue to rise. Cozy season feels too far away—and my lone pair of sweatshorts can only go so long between washes. Every summer, I wonder what exactly I’m supposed to wear when just stepping outside creates a tidal wave of sweat.
This year, I’ve found the perfect solution, and it’s not biker shorts or even a cute matching set. When I’m staring down my closet on 100-degree days, the only thing I can fathom putting on my body is Aritzia’s Butter Breakaway Jogger ($128, aritzia.com)—here’s why.
The design
When it’s ridiculously hot out, I gravitate towards things I can throw on quickly without having to think too hard about what my outfit looks like. This jumpsuit from Aritzia’s Golden activewear line is the epitome of cool and casual, with a slouchy, baggy shape and a slightly barrel-leg silhouette that doesn’t stick to my sweaty skin.
The racerback is made up of thin shoulder straps that are adjustable with small metal buckles. The fit leaves plenty of room for walking, lounging, or yoga-flowing, plus there’s a reflective logo on the back. My personal favorite feature is? Two side pockets that are More information about the product More than deep enough for an iPhone, TV Remote, pair of Sunglasses, or Snack (or any of the above).
This jumpsuit is best worn with a baselayer. The neckline is super scooped, and even if you tighten the straps all the way, there’s a significant amount of sideboob, especially if you have a larger chest (thanks to the low-cut sides). This design is part of the one-piece’s breezy feel—just make sure you have a bandeau, longline sports bra, or tank top ready to wear underneath it.
Sarah Felbin
The fabric
Aritzia claims that the Butter Breakaway jumpsuit is made of a blend of nylon, elastane and sweat-wicking fabric. The fabric should stretch to its original form and the former is meant to make it durable. In my experience, both materials seem to be doing their job—this one-piece doesn’t cling to my body, even if I’m working up a sweat; moves with me; and hasn’t pilled or faded in the six months I’ve had it.