{"id":14766,"date":"2019-06-21T13:52:12","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T17:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/?p=14766"},"modified":"2022-06-22T11:58:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T15:58:33","slug":"summer-survival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/know\/summer-survival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Survival Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As much fun as the summer season can be, the heat makes it a tricky time to navigate. There\u2019s the joy of heading to the beach, but also the frustration of sweating from almost everywhere. There\u2019s the luxurious feeling of taking a stroll in the near-perfect weather, but also the extreme discomfort of thigh chafing. We\u2019ve got your backs\u2014we\u2019ve rounded up all of our summer picks into one handy guide with everything you need for a season well spent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1040\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/know\/summer-survival-guide\/?tp_image_id=14903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/gutenberg-blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2TRIPLE9781626569775.jpg\" alt=\"things no one will tell fat girls jes baker\" class=\"wp-image-14903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2TRIPLE9781626569775.jpg 800w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2TRIPLE9781626569775-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2TRIPLE9781626569775-768x998.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2TRIPLE9781626569775-538x700.jpg 538w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2TRIPLE9781626569775-300x390.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. A really great vacation read<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacations are for relaxing, but sometimes all that relaxation can get a little boring. When you\u2019re looking for something to entertain you on the beach, at the AirBnB, or on the plane to your destination, a great book is the best way to pass the time. We\u2019ve put together a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/live\/body-positivity-summer-books\/?utm_source=bl&amp;utm_medium=ed&amp;utm_campaign=573\">reading list<\/a> of our favorites for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"520\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/know\/summer-survival-guide\/?tp_image_id=14778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/gutenberg-blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/megababe-header.jpg\" alt=\"megababe thigh rescue\" class=\"wp-image-14778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/megababe-header.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/megababe-header-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/megababe-header-300x390.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Chub-rub and boob-sweat prevention products<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Painful chub rub happens to the best of us\u2014and boob sweat is no picnic either. Luckily, there are a number of amazing products on the market to help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/live\/our-top-9-chub-rub-prevention-products\/?utm_source=bl&amp;utm_medium=ed&amp;utm_campaign=574\">protect against chub rub<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/live\/how-to-prevent-boob-sweat\/?utm_source=bl&amp;utm_medium=ed&amp;utm_campaign=575\">prevent boob sweat.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"962\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/know\/summer-survival-guide\/?tp_image_id=14775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/gutenberg-blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05102019_SUMMERSCAPE_DAY2_LOOK15_181.jpg\" alt=\"plus size lavender bikini with floral kimono\" class=\"wp-image-14775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05102019_SUMMERSCAPE_DAY2_LOOK15_181.jpg 740w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05102019_SUMMERSCAPE_DAY2_LOOK15_181-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05102019_SUMMERSCAPE_DAY2_LOOK15_181-538x700.jpg 538w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/05102019_SUMMERSCAPE_DAY2_LOOK15_181-300x390.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. A swimsuit you feel amazing in<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know how to get a bikini body? That\u2019s right\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/wear\/5-women-plus-size-bikinis\/?original_utm_campaign=summerdatenight&amp;original_utm_medium=emm&amp;original_utm_source=em&amp;original_utm_term=def?utm_source=bl&amp;utm_medium=ed&amp;utm_campaign=576\">you put a bikini on your body<\/a>. For those of us searching for a bikini or one-piece that makes us feel like stunners on the beach, there are many size-inclusive brands ready to step in and save the day. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/know\/5-of-our-favorite-places-to-shop-plus-size-swimwear\/?utm_source=bl&amp;utm_medium=ed&amp;utm_campaign=577\">just a few<\/a> you can try this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"520\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/know\/summer-survival-guide\/?tp_image_id=14122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/gutenberg-blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/BlogPlaceholderImages_1Single-Image_-401x520.jpg\" alt=\"plus size floral waterfall top and denim shorts yellow accessories\" class=\"wp-image-14122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/BlogPlaceholderImages_1Single-Image_-401x520.jpg 401w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/BlogPlaceholderImages_1Single-Image_-401x520-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/BlogPlaceholderImages_1Single-Image_-401x520-300x389.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. Cute items you can easily pull on over your swimsuit<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of us may live in swimsuits all summer long, but you never know where the day may take you. It\u2019s important to have sundresses or separates on-hand to make the transition from sea to land seamless. Luckily, we\u2019ve got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/shop?utm_source=bl&amp;utm_medium=ed&amp;utm_campaign=578\">shoppable collections<\/a> for that very purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"520\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/know\/summer-survival-guide\/?tp_image_id=13760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/gutenberg-blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/victoria-0011.jpg\" alt=\"victoria donelda skin care\" class=\"wp-image-13760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/victoria-0011.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/victoria-0011-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/d3mnyo7e05c2kb.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/victoria-0011-300x390.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. A summer skin-care regimen<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun-soaked days and sweat-inducing weather can wreak havoc on your skin\u2014that\u2019s why it\u2019s all the more important to have seasonal regimens for skin care. Whether you wear makeup all year long or like to go fresh-faced in the summer, make your skin happy with our Beauty Advisor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/live\/summer-skin-care\/?utm_source=bl&amp;utm_medium=ed&amp;utm_campaign=579\">Victoria Donelda\u2019s tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We want to see what you\u2019re up to this summer! <strong>Share pics of your vacations, beach looks, and favorite reads with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/diaandco\/\">social<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As much fun as the summer season can be, the heat makes it a tricky time to navigate. There\u2019s the joy of heading to the beach, but also the frustration of sweating from almost everywhere. 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