Comments on: Sweltering style: dressing for the heat

By: Sleeveless dressing for all: yay or nay | youlookfab

Sleeveless dressing for all: yay or nay | youlookfab — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:31:09 +0000

[...] I’m not saying that you must wear sleeveless garments. If you’re more comfortable covering your arms then that’s fine too. But on the off chance that you had your doubts, I hope you feel encouraged. Bearing your arms is an ideal way to beat the heat. [...]

By: lmd

lmd — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:02:31 +0000

For all the people who mentioned having to wear a cami under white shirts–I always wear a nude/tan-colored t-shirt bra under white tops and it doesn’t show through at all, unless you’re talking very, very sheer white fabric. But regular white cotton, no problem. I thought everyone did this! If you haven’t tried it, it’s so much better than layering up! And also much better than having your white bra clearly visible through your white shirt

By: Eva

Eva — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:58:11 +0000

Angie, love your tips! I agree the hard part is the AC. I usually wear a cardi or jacket to work (it is still cool in the morning), then take it off at lunch and afterwork.

Amy, thanks for your tip on the gel. My husband is a runner and for long distances he was getting chafing.

Maya, thanks for your fan tip – great idea. Is the fan attached to the waterbottle?

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:11:58 +0000

I just wish someone would email the state of Georgia with a reminder that it’s late spring and it’s supposed to be warm!! It’s 51 degrees right now and I’m freezing!!!

I’ll have to bookmark these great suggestions for later I guess!!!

By: Cricket

Cricket — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:26:34 +0000

Well, I went back and read some old blog posts and see that the graphic tee on its own isn’t so fab. How are the rest of you wearing graphic tees in the summer?

By: Cricket

Cricket — Mon, 18 May 2009 01:49:02 +0000

Thanks, Angie! Today, I added a watch, dark wooden beads, and a tote to my dark brown bermudas with graphic tee. I couldn’t recall how you felt about a graphic tee without another layer, but I must say just having the beads made it feel more put together.

By: Jenn @ Workchic

Jenn @ Workchic — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:03:26 +0000

This is a great post! Love wearing dresses to keep cool in the summer and keep a wrap cardigan in my tote for the office which is usually freezing.

By: Joelle

Joelle — Sun, 17 May 2009 05:27:11 +0000

I have found that tops made of woven fabric tend to feel cooler than knit ones, even if they are made of the same fiber (cotton, linen, etc.), so I wear woven tops more often in summer. I also like that synthetic fabric that allows moisture to evaporate quickly rather than absorbing it and holding it. The problem is that they don’t seem to make anything out of that fabric other than athletic gear.

I also agree with Maya that fans are invaluable in the heat. Wide brim straw hats are great too, if you are doing a lot of walking outdoors.

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 16 May 2009 05:44:07 +0000

Being in Florida, I definitely experience this all the time. My solution for keeping warm in air condtioning is usually to keep a cardigan on hand, but in general, I tend to dress for whatever temperature I will be spending most of my day in. That means, if I’m going to be in my freezing office all day, I’ll make sure to wear a cardigan and some closed toe shoes.

By: Anita McLachlan

Anita McLachlan — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:34:01 +0000

Being an Aussie addicted to all things summer and having lived most of my life in the tropics, this topic is very close to my heart.
* Wide Brim Hat – keeping the sun directly off your head and face will keep you cooler not to mention help you to avoid skin cancer and premature aging…uugh!
* Hydration – sweating is the body’s natural way to bring your body temperature down so it’s going to happen in the heat. It’s vital to keep sipping water throughout the day (no skulling girls). Have a bottle on hand as a reminder and for convenience. Sorry to also add that cold water is not as readily absorbed by the body as room temperature water.
* Keep out of the sun in the hottest time of the day – may be obvious but many do it. Hit the beach or pool early/mid morning, get out of the sun for lunch and go back to the great outdoors mid afternoon until dusk…perfect.
* Stock up on Kaftans – there are so many stunning styles out there now compared to when I started my business 2 years ago. If you are used to a more fitted look, try a draw string empire line or one with side ties so that you can bring it in to suit your style. Air flow is critical so leave a gap between you and your fabric.
* Fabrics – must be 100% natural, pure cotton are great as too is silk…don’t underestimate this one…it’s not as fragile as you may think and it can be washed and dried in a flash! Modal (from tree fibres) too is a great option for those who would like a little more fit but it falls so beautifully well it’s a stunning option.

Could rave on and on about this one…sorry girls. Will stop boring you now.
Have a wonderful summer!