breathable
adjective
breath·able
ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl 
1
: suitable for breathing
breathable air
2
: allowing air to pass through : porous
a breathable synthetic fabric
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Keep scrolling to find styles that deliver breathable comfort while looking pulled together for all kinds of sunny-day plans.
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Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
They’re built with enough structure to keep their shape, while still maintaining the airy, breathable feel of beach pants.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
The breathable cotton tank features spaghetti straps and a comfy scoop neck that can be layered under linen button-downs, worn on its own, or styled over a T-shirt this summer (Gen Z loves a double-layered look).
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The cover is made from 100 percent cotton percale, which is especially soft and breathable on warm nights.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
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Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
They’re built with enough structure to keep their shape, while still maintaining the airy, breathable feel of beach pants.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
The breathable cotton tank features spaghetti straps and a comfy scoop neck that can be layered under linen button-downs, worn on its own, or styled over a T-shirt this summer (Gen Z loves a double-layered look).
—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The cover is made from 100 percent cotton percale, which is especially soft and breathable on warm nights.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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