https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:06:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat/page/2#post-852081 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:56:58 +0000 Echo 852081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fall and winter aren't so bad, and I don't seem to have spot-specific issues like excessive underarm sweating. However, I react very, very poorly to hot weather. So much so that when we visit a hot climate on vacation, I am pretty sure that observers think there is something the matter with me because I sweat so much. My face is the worst, and one cannot exactly put anti-perspirant on one's face! But "oil-free" sunscreens and facial products don't do a thing for me because my skin is not only sweaty, but oily as well. I suppose it helps as far as aging and wrinkling goes, but it is miserable.</p> <p>As for clothing, I launder the layer closest to my skin after each wear, so that means that I wear a freshly laundered bra, underwear (of course), socks, cami or t-shirt and tights daily. In the summertime, I rarely wear anything more than once between washings, but in winter I can usually wear pants twice and jackets or cardigans several times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat/page/2#post-852058 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:23:46 +0000 Suz 852058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sure this would be a much worse problem for me if I lived where you live. I sweat all summer something fierce. </p> <p>In winter, not so much. Only when I work out and RARELY if I am super nervous about something. Otherwise, almost nothing. </p> <p>For my trip capsule, I'll make sure to have a clean top for each day, and I'll actually be wearing a couple of tops on at least some days (i.e. if I go out in the evening I would probably be changing tops if not bottoms). </p> <p>I always wash socks, undies, camis and layering Ts or tops each wear. Bottoms, not so often and shirts/ sweaters can usually be worn a few more times, but it does depend what I have been doing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat/page/2#post-851970 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:07:41 +0000 Anonymous 851970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, I still need an anti-perspirant/deodorant layered on top with Certain Dri, but it certainly improves things a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat/page/2#post-851952 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:45:38 +0000 ironkurtin 851952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally use Certain Dri once every two months - I used to have gigantic pit circles, and this works. It does increase sweating in other areas, like my scalp and between my breasts, but it's much more managable.</p> <p>However, CD does not eliminate all sweat, nor does it eliminate all pit smell. Maybe I need to learn to love my odor? I wish I did like it, but it has a sharp smell I just don't enjoy.</p> <p>Laundry, ho! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat/page/2#post-851924 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:00:33 +0000 Anonymous 851924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>marianna, just a side note to thank you. my brother actually suffers from hyperhidrosis. I it is very severe in his hands, I will tell him about Botox. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851913 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:28:24 +0000 Carla 851913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Due to my sport training, I work out (and thus shower) twice a day. DH says I smell like chlorine (from the pool) most of the time. I can get away with repeat wearings of clothes, though I am a bit of a spiller. </p> <p>Still, I gravitate towards wash and wear fabrics with high natural fibre content. Dry clean only and other high maintenance clothes didn't make it through the child rearing years, and haven't found a place in my current wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851909 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:21:51 +0000 marianna 851909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a major underarm sweater... I would always have gigantic pit stains, in winter or summer, hot or cold. It became seriously embarrassing for me and was affecting my quality of life so I saw a dermatologist about it. I've been getting botox on my armpits every 6-8 months to control the problem, and it's covered by insurance as a medical necessity (hyperhydrosis). It has seriously saved my sanity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851887 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:31:42 +0000 Louise 851887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not major sweaty but I rarely wear things more than once, I find they smell a bit stale after a days wear x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851885 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:21:03 +0000 EmilyC15 851885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I salute you!!! I, too, am a 'schvitzer'! I live in a temperate climate so I can get away with two wearings of most upper-body garments before it's laundry time. My anti-sweat tactics include:</p> <p>- Avoiding polyester on my top half, even the nice new polyester fabrics<br /> - Going instead with cottons, viscose, silk, and rayon for my top half<br /> - That magical unscented or sports Mitchum deoderant<br /> - Shaving armpits<br /> - A strategic dusting of talcum powder on really hot days</p> <p>For a special occasion, to cut down on sweating and associated fabric crumpling, I will go for a very nice knit dress in one of my OK fabrics, or a knit top paired with a skirt. </p> <p>Merino wool retards body perspiration and stays fresh for a very long time. But it seems like most of us are dealing with sweating in the heat...and merino's not the greatest for that, unless we are talking suiting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851863 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:45:07 +0000 texstyle 851863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in cenral texas too and I often change clothes more than once in a day. Thats why I own about 30 t.shirts, 30 undies and 20 pair of socks and bras! I almost never wear the same clothes twice. And I am not a sweaty person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851858 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:30:14 +0000 crazyone 851858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another profuse sweater here, though like RandomThoughts, I don't feel like it smells very much as long I'm clean and not exercising, etc. I can sweat in the cold, and sometimes when I'm not doing anything, either. I do sometimes rewear tops of the blousey kind (especially silk), though I give them several days to air out in between. </p> <p>I actually feel that it's my *bottoms* that get stinkier faster--not to be gross, but there's much more than just sweat smells that can get trapped down there. That said, I still rewear pants a few times--and again, make sure to air in between. Everything I rewear is hung up--stuff in drawers is completely unworn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851845 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:09:13 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 851845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Rae and Ceit - I sweat when I'm hot, I sweat when I'm cold.... It's crazy! I have tried all manner of antiperspirants, clinical and otherwise including Certain Dri. It makes no difference at all. Thankfully I do not put out much of an odor provided I am clean (exercising will change that but we're talking just hanging around here).</p> <p>Yesterday I was sitting at the computer doing bookkeeping and I had to blow-dry the pits because I had big wet marks. UGH! I will sweat through multiple layers - tshirt, sweater, blazer even jackets! I have sweat through my leather jacket - I had to buff out the marks! It is the worst. Tops have to get washed after each wear.</p> <p>I have found that the only things that make a difference are adequate arm pit air circulation, DRY environments (low humidity, IOW, not where I live. We tend to keep the heat up in the house as that helps dry out the air) and I also take some OTC adrenal support supplements that include ashwagandha which seem to help a little. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851831 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:51:51 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 851831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK, you are not alone. I perspire too. I am like Janet and have the soaking ponytail when I exercise. I also sweat when I am cold or nervous and if I wear poly lined pants. Poly pants make my feet icy cold and clammy even in summer. I try to wear more natural fibers. </p> <p>I went through at least a dozen anti-perspirants before I realized the "smell" wasn't me but rather my body chemistry reacting to the scent in the product. I switched to unscented mitchum and haven't had a problem since.</p> <p>I can wear a shirt or pants a couple times without a problem. I am the dissenter on the panty liner issue. I find the plastic and whatever else is in them seems to trap perspiration and amplify the negative effects. I tried to phrase that delicately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851829 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:50:58 +0000 deb 851829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I SWEAT and always have and it is genetic. I wash all of my clothes after one wearing. Sometimes jeans get a break and go for two wearings but that is it. The funny thing is, my feet do not sweat very much (thank goodness) so I do not have issues with my shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851807 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:17:14 +0000 Raisin 851807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK I am a sweaty one too. Am I wrong about this or does having kids seriously mess up your sweat regulation? It seems like it did for me anyway. I find the year after a kid my hormones are crazy and I sweat in weird conditions.</p> <p>Anyway, when it seems like I'm sweating more than normal I sometimes apply Drysol once a wee. The stuff feels weird and sometimes makes my armpits break out if I use too much (Do NOT use after shaving, ouch!) but once a week usually helps. Also, I have a fairly minimal wardrobe, and I love silk for tops. It breathes so well, and I don't sweat nearly as much as when I'm wearing polyester or other synthetics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851805 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:15:45 +0000 Aziraphale 851805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, sorry Ceit. It's the danger of skim-reading. I will endorse your comment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851800 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:13:20 +0000 Anonymous 851800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mentioned it -- it has been a lifesaver for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851799 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:11:43 +0000 Aziraphale 851799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reading through this super fast, and I don't see any mention of Certain Dri.</p> <p>I posted about the same thing, Dana, about a year and a half ago. I sweat like a racehorse in the Kentucky Derby. I think it's just genetic bad luck. Anyway, several lovely ladies mentioned Certain Dri, an antiperspirant you put on at night. It changed my life. </p> <p>I still wash most tops after two or three wearings, but it's a miracle I can wear anything more than once! I also sometimes put on a swipe of men's deodorant (not antiperspirant) in the morning, because I like the smell. Certain Dri doesn't get rid of sweat totally, but it drastically reduces it. So I might still sweat a little if I exert myself, and the morning deodorant takes care of that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851791 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:00:02 +0000 Anonymous 851791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I am in the middle of the road sweat wise. I do need a fresh top for every day, because I hate the smell of stale deodorant mixed in with my body smell. Plus, I do have an allergy to many types of dander, including human dander, which is why I can't do thrift shops for long periods of time. On denim, I can get away with multiple wearings but I prefer the feeling of clean clothes. One thing, I cannot take polyester in warmer climates. I break on a cold sweat. I also break on cold sweats in high stress situations or if i have to speak for long periods of time, which I have to do a lot for work. No poly then.</p> <p>Also, my body tends to stretch, wrinkle and crease all of my clothes. I would look unkept. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851788 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:57:12 +0000 Isis 851788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, technical wicking fabrics are comfortable, but they smell even worse! </p> <p>I try to avoid synthetic fibers for every day use; there is something about poly that traps smell.</p> <p>I love technical wicking fabrics for running to keep dry, and then I launder them right away. Including a little hydrogen peroxide is supposed to help.</p> <p>IK-smell issues and oily skin get better after menopause. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851782 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:46:40 +0000 Anonymous 851782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahahahahahahahaha....<br /> I'll be back to post. I need to calm down first, hahahaha </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851780 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:44:55 +0000 Anonymous 851780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I am a cold sweater too! First other one I have met! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851774 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:39:18 +0000 rae 851774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I even sweat when I am COLD! I don't understand it, but when I get cold, my body tries to overcompensate, and I end up sweaty. Bleah. This is why I sold off all my trench coats. </p> <p>Without breathability issues, I can control things with my antiperspirant (Dry Idea Clinical) until Spring rolls around. Thank goodness, because I can get a break on laundry. Then, you bet I'd better be in an air-conditioned building, or I can't even wear a poly lined blazer these days. Acrylic feels disgusting after one wear, cashmere can usually go for several for me. Jeans I put in the freezer to freshen.</p> <p>Forget summer - I have a drawer FULL of shorts and at least a week's worth of airy dresses now, because I sweat through everything, and it's just gross. Definitely not going to be the girl with a small summer wardrobe... even still, I'm getting more and more interested in technical, wicking fabrics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851752 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:23:16 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 851752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess that makes me genetically lucky? I love having a small wardrobe. The items that get washed daily are socks, knickers and camis. Those items are plentiful in my wardrobe. Tops just don't get funky, and once I switched to premium denim, I find I need to wash less often, as they don't bag out like my Gaps do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851745 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:20:15 +0000 Isabel 851745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, nothing "indelicate". </p> <p>Yes, I sweat. For me, the problem with sweaters and long sleeve t shirts with more than a couple wearings, is that my arms get a dermitis - particularly in the Spring...when I sweat most. </p> <p>I think that these "mini wardrobes " need to be useful. If you main capsule doesn't work because of the sweating, then there is no purpose for having it. I think that having enough for 10 days and doing laundry every week, is a good goal. I am actually moving in that direction with my kids, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851744 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:18:30 +0000 Anonymous 851744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sweat a lot. For this reason, I tend to wash my tops/bottoms after a single wearing. Sometimes I might get two wearings out of the garment, but I have to push it and I don't feel that great about it. I prefer to start each day off fresh. </p> <p>I have friends that tell me they wear their clothes multiple times before washing them. Perhaps they do not sweat as much or perhaps I lean toward the compulsive side of things. Either way, my system works. My clothes are clean and fresh and I feel clean and fresh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851736 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:11:23 +0000 Mander 851736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the pantyliners.</p> <p>I also sweat like crazy, especially on my face, which is one reason why I don't wear much makeup. There's just no point. The slightest temperature change, from outdoors to a warm bus, for example, can cause me to look like I just dunked my head in a bucket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851733 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:10:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 851733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK - I totally get what you're saying. For me, blouses, t-shirts, dress pants, tights and some sweaters get washed after every single wearing. I just don't feel clean otherwise. I'm not the sweatiest person out there but neither am I the driest. Blazers are cleaned less so but I do get the icky neck thing and will spot clean the back of the neck every 2-3 wearings. Jeans get washed only every 3-4 wearings unless I was particularly sloppy or the bottoms got all muddy.</p> <p>In the summer time, my laundry doubles in size because it gets quite hot and I definitely perspire more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851730 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:06:25 +0000 Laurinda 851730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wash my underlayer daily, or a T-shirt daily. My knickers and socks daily. My bluejeans go for 3-4 days, and my sweaters or fleece jackets, um, indefinitely? I shower every morning, and after every workout.</p> <p>Sweat and any odor are really tied in with hormonal variation.<br /> [ETA: Pantyliners can be a goddess send.] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-be-indelicate---anyone-else-sweat#post-851724 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:00:55 +0000 nancylee 851724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm right there with you, IK. I do not glow. I sweat A LOT, especially in the summer heat. And it is largely genetic, IMO. :(</p> <p>On the positive side, I've always been told it's a "healthy" trait...your body efficiently getting rid of toxins and whatnot. </p>