https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 18:10:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat/page/2#post-1716021 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:31:11 +0000 Anonymous 1716021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gotta keep those pooches cooled down!&nbsp; I never would have thought of watermelon and cukes.&nbsp; Your doggie is quite the gourmet, Colette!&nbsp; I like to freeze grapes and pop them whenever I need a fresh burst of cool refreshment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat/page/2#post-1715977 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:10:38 +0000 Colette 1715977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When it's in the 90's or above my hair is pulled up and I wear dresses with thong sandals. And dog walks are on the shady side of the street. At home we have cool watermelon and cucumber treats, Ginger loves them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat/page/2#post-1715969 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:00:51 +0000 Anonymous 1715969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds heavenly, Sisi!&nbsp; And so does that cold bath, Ledonna.&nbsp; Just thinking about it helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1715898 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:58:50 +0000 Sisi 1715898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suggest&nbsp; cotton fluid breezy dresses and a collection of pretty sandals.&nbsp; For some relief in&nbsp;hot humid weather I use mentholated talc after the shower and a&nbsp;spray of&nbsp;fresh-smelling eau de cologne.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714579 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:55:13 +0000 Ledonna N. 1714579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just sit in a&nbsp; cold bath Oh man.&nbsp; wow </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714393 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:35:29 +0000 Anonymous 1714393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy the cooling rains!&nbsp; How wonderful to get a break from the heat wave.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maybe you can even wear the linen pants!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714388 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:29:26 +0000 texstyle 1714388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I first got the pants version of those shorts and wore them a couple of times but they are even too warm for the past few weeks. We have some relief this week with rain and temps below normal in the 80's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714385 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:24:50 +0000 Anonymous 1714385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shorts look like just the thing, <b>texstyle</b>.&nbsp; I'm wearing my cotton ones into the ground, so I might have to go grab some of those.&nbsp; I have linen pants, too, but it's too darn hot for pants, even linen ones. </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714360 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:32:29 +0000 texstyle 1714360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These linen shorts have saved me from the 107F days we've had here! That and lots of iced drinks and AC of course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714358 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:25:51 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1714358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's a new Harry Potter book, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714282 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:29:01 +0000 Anonymous 1714282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, after I shop for t-dresses, I'm going to lie down with a Harry Potter book and a cool cloth on my head and pray for cooler weather!!!&nbsp; Y'all are hot weather geniuses, I must say.&nbsp; You've given me the courage and will to carry on through this blasted heat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714226 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:49:34 +0000 rachylou 1714226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember the Harry Potter books always coming out when temps were hitting 100F (indoors, no a/c here). I'd lie down in the front hall - the only place with no direct sunlight - and just read HP. Lol.</p> <p>Ie, there is a time to just lie down... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714215 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:16:24 +0000 Nishaa 1714215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One word....<br /> Accessories.<br /> Natural fibres. Loose, flowy clothes....cover most skin...<br /> DRINK A LOT OF WATER.<br /> stay in AC...</p> <p>And the best of all...</p> <p>Pray for colder weather.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714143 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 02:36:01 +0000 Lucy 1714143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too live in a hot and humid climate, so I can commiserate! I agree with everyone that cool easy sundresses are the way to go. I have dressed up ones for work, and casual ones for the weekend. And yes, they are something that do need replacing more regularly than winter clothes - as Brooklyn said, I have to wash mine all the time and I might need to change a couple of times during the day, in the worst of it!&nbsp;<br />I think good sandals are the other key. I always look for something with a bit of flash or bling or panache - because it is just too hot for other accessories. At least the shoes can be interesting.&nbsp;<br />On the bright side, I always adore winter here, it is so beautiful and sunny, so there is always that to look forward to :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714141 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 02:22:28 +0000 Staysfit 1714141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck with your Gap shopping Xtabay! I hope you find some nice t-dresses that will help you beat the heat. We keep fans going at our work site that lacks a/c and the heat index has been as high as 107 F. A spritzer bottle with cold water, spray your face and neck. We also put cold wash clothes on foreheads, necks and sometimes draped over torso's. You can freeze the wash clothes or freeze some sponges. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714128 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 01:58:14 +0000 Anonymous 1714128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for commiserating, y'all!&nbsp; <b>Janet</b>, I'd hate to have a head cold on top of epic heat and humidity, what a bummer.&nbsp; And you are so right, <b>Brooklyn</b> about buying for fall now.&nbsp; I did that last year and won't do it again.&nbsp; I hereby give myself permission to buy cool and airy summer goodies as long as it's hot!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1714080 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:17:46 +0000 Brooklyn 1714080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is a good idea to give yourself permission to buy something new and practical for the heat, even though summer is technically coming to an end. Towards the end of last summer I decided&nbsp;not to&nbsp;buy anything else that was summer-ish and put my resources towards cool weather purchases. I then ended up feeling&nbsp;miserable as summer temperatures&nbsp;lingered on for another 2 months or more. The thing about summer is that my&nbsp;clothes take&nbsp;a beating from the perspiration/constant washing and they&nbsp;can end up looking limp and faded (which is kind of like how I feel in the heat). So something new and fresh can help lift the spirits, I think :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713983 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 20:55:37 +0000 Janet 1713983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been completely checked out of any attempt to be stylish these last few days. "Real Feel" temps well over 100. Plus a summer head cold. I'm just wearing shorts and tees that wash easily and dunking myself in the pool whenever possible. Even at night it's not getting below 80 degrees. I hate it. I just hope it's not like this in PA next weekend for stepson's wedding. I want to hibernate in my cool basement until October. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713963 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 20:26:40 +0000 Sal 1713963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phew, it does not get that hot here, so I have only experienced those sort of temps on holidays. &nbsp;But I agree having two loose simple cotton dresses is so helpful. &nbsp;</p> <p>Aside from that cool showers or swims, and getting my hair off my neck both help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713956 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 20:16:35 +0000 Anonymous 1713956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know if you live in AZ but you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. &nbsp;Can't wait till fall when it is cooler. &nbsp;I wear as little as possible and cotton, sunscreen and AC is your friend. LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713955 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 20:14:21 +0000 Anonymous 1713955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, it's off to the Gap tomorrow to see if I can nab a couple of cute cotton T-shirt dresses.&nbsp;&nbsp; I can wear them with my new gladiator sandals.&nbsp; And the Second Base camisoles will help with wearing some of my see-through linen tops.&nbsp; You guys are the best!</p> <p>Maneera, that is just too darn hot.&nbsp; Are your doggies okay in that heat?&nbsp; I'll bet they're stretched out in a cool spot for the duration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713915 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 19:10:11 +0000 Anonymous 1713915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh That's hot! I agree that you need summer dresses. There's a blogger...Forage Fashion is the blog... and the blogger swears by loose cotton dresses that stand away from the body to stay cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713902 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 18:50:53 +0000 Runs With Scissors 1713902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have my sympathies -- it's hot here on the Gulf Coast and will be for a month or two yet. &nbsp;We have A/C but in the heat of the summer it cannot keep up. &nbsp; I wear a lot of linen and cotton skirts in the summer, with a tank top/cami + cardi/hoodie on top. &nbsp; I don't wear open-toed shoes at work, but I will wear something I can slip off easily, e.g. ballet flats.</p> <p>I just read Angie's post too, and ordered some Second Base camisoles to try. &nbsp;There are some colors on clearance for half price -- I got a green and a navy which are both useful colors for me). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713889 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 18:29:07 +0000 Barbara Diane 1713889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>120! Oh my Maneera.</p> <p>I see you are going to purchase some cool dresses, which covers my advice, which was going to be to purchase something new. Even a thin bangle so you see something fun when you look down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713883 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 18:22:06 +0000 viva 1713883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in a dress today - just a cotton t-dress from Gap that I picked up for $9, nothing special, but it is very lightweight and helping me stay somewhat cool (no AC but our first floor is somewhat livable). Stay hydrated and rest when you can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713876 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 18:14:02 +0000 Maneera 1713876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow...you have my sympathies. Our weather went to 120F this summer....so I really *get* you. </p> <p>1) Don't think too much about clothes. Primary goal right now - stay cool </p> <p>2) Tshirts are your friend. I pair with cotton shorts and change upto 3 outfits a day (after every sweaty activity) </p> <p>3) When you're out of the AC, stay hydrated. Try and finish all cooking in the cooler morning hours.....stay away from the kitchen during hot afternoon. </p> <p>4) Summer dresses. I swear by them on hot days. You want natural fibers....and knits are comfier than wovens when you're sweating like crazy (just my opinion). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713869 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 18:01:50 +0000 Anonymous 1713869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am taking this advice to heart, and you all have identified a wardrobe hole for me:&nbsp; cool summer dresses.&nbsp; I think if I can find a couple of good ones, I'll be able to limp to summer's finish line!</p> <p>Angie, it really helped me to reread your blog.&nbsp; What great suggestions for the hotter months.&nbsp; And I'm definitely on board with daily gelato and iced tea.&nbsp; And yes, thank goodness for air conditioning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713868 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 17:58:01 +0000 Gigi 1713868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's been helping me is loose, lightweight dresses, especially with linen in the fabrication. I try to find ones that have interesting details, since I won't be wearing much else with them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry you're sweltering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713820 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:22:03 +0000 Angie 1713820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH, dear. Do you have a/c at home, Xtabay? I hope so.&nbsp;</p> <p>Read this post, and I vote extra cold fruit, ice-tea and gelato daily:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2016/06/09/dressing-for-the-heat/">http://youlookfab.com/2016/06/.....-the-heat/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wilting-in-the-heat#post-1713798 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:51:45 +0000 JAileen 1713798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any advice. We are in the same boat. It was 99F yesterday. I guess I'm just grateful it wasn't over 100F, as it was a few weeks ago. My mother's terrible fall has meant several trips to the cool and foggy SF Bay Area. This has been wonderful!! Not her fall and rehab, of course.</p> <p>ETA: I almost forgot our long weekend in Seattle! Perfect weather, fun meeting Angie and fabbers at the meetup. </p>