https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 21:24:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893745 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:33:36 +0000 lyn67 893745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, just wonderful!!!!!&nbsp; I missed your posts, Lantana, glad you're back! YLF!!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893610 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:21:23 +0000 Anonymous 893610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What did you do to get the top in pic 1 to 'scrunch'? Adds some neat texture. I can sew a few straight lines, I might be able to sew myself some tops https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893574 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:44:25 +0000 texstyle 893574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look so incredible in these - and comfortable too! Beautiful job on sewing them too. &nbsp;I can relate that 100% soft cotton works in very hot climates. Sometimes you want a bit more coverage so you don't feel so sticky and as long as it's breathable fabric, it can really work. I can't stand the feeling of sticky thighs on a leather car seat, etc. so the leggings truly make sense. That's why I've learned to love longer shorts. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893447 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:22:36 +0000 amiable 893447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh - I love these!.&nbsp; I'm going to make some like it for our upcoming summer - thank you for the idea!<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893417 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:44:38 +0000 Sara L. 893417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are great summer outfits. &nbsp;When it's really hot I like to wear loose clothes too. &nbsp;Anything too constricting makes me uncomfortable. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893413 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:39:34 +0000 Beth Ann 893413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love these -- particularly the first one.&nbsp; I'm preparing for Chicago summer and run warm, so I need all the inspiration I can get!<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893394 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:15:53 +0000 Anonymous 893394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for posting these hot weather looks.&nbsp; We have similar temperatures and I need to try cotton leggings.&nbsp; Do you have the problem of needing a coverup for some airconditioning?&nbsp; If so, what do you use over these tops? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893386 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:11:30 +0000 Karie 893386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your tops, they look so cool and comfortable. I think I have that pattern, I've got to get sewing... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893315 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:30:50 +0000 Suz 893315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, you look terrific in these tops, and I can't believe you made them. (Well, actually, I<b> can</b> believe it, because I remember your sewing skills, but I know I couldn't make them and I admire your skill.)<br /><br />Like the others, I'm surprised to hear that leggings can work for the heat. The trick would be finding all cotton ones, I suppose.&nbsp;<br /><br />I agree that tightness around the ribcage can be one of the problems in heat. You want to feel some air circulation. Or imagine it, even if you can't actually feel it, lol!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893298 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:59:33 +0000 Anonymous 893298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have a great frame for these flowy outfits, Penny. Stellar sewing skills, too. I think I remember ManidipaM saying that leggings and churridar pants were actually cooling because of their wicking properties.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893291 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:15:46 +0000 ElleH 893291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look very fab. I don't think I can wear leggings in 45 or even 35 celsius. Those tops are great. I have to be careful in that style myself. Even though I'm not huge in the bust I'm big enough for it to make the style not always flattering. I love the looseness &amp; you look very polished, which isn't easy while staying cool. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893272 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:42:58 +0000 Tanya 893272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those are lovely! &nbsp;can't&nbsp;believe&nbsp;you made those tops yourself, they look very stylish. &nbsp;I especially like how you tied the patterned top in #1. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893267 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:34:09 +0000 anne 893267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lantana these tops look stylish and really suitable for our hot australian summers (boy, ours is not quite as hot as yours!!)<br />I am surprised about the leggings being comfortable, as I seldom wear leggings in summer, but mine are probably partly or wholly polyester, not cotton like yours. They certainly look good<br /><br />Excellent sewing too!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893262 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:28:52 +0000 carolbee 893262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lantana, these outfits indeed look fab for our hot weather. &nbsp;These tops look reasonably simple to make. I might have to break out the dressmaking skills for next summer. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893261 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:28:36 +0000 deb 893261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your tops! They look very comfortable for the hot weather. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-when-it-sizzles#post-893258 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:22:09 +0000 Lantana 893258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz' search for hot weather tops has spurred me to share these very simple at home outifts which I wore all summer long - and it gets hot here. I'm talking week long temps of 45 degrees Celsius and 3 months in the high 30's. <br />So for those who experience real heat, here's some awfully grainy photos but you'll get the idea. <br />Leggings, you may wonder? Well, believe it or not, these cotton leggings are so comfortable, wicking moisture away&nbsp; and providing plenty of coverage. The swing tops, well, I made these from Butterick 85362 but I think I've seen similar on ASOS, for example. The nice thing about swing tops is having airflow; I hate being clad around the ribs when it's hot.<br /><br />