Too sweaty to dress cute in the summer

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Anonymous wrote:No. I find it hard to believe you are “too sweaty” to wear anything but athletic shorts and tanks. People all over the world in much warmer climates tolerate regular clothes. Men, who are typically much more sweaty than women, wear regular clothes. This is an issue of your personal tolerance, rather too much sweat.

Ignore this poster, who lacks any knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

My personal approach to this problem is to shop high and low to score the absolute thinnest cotton weave dresses on the market. Sometimes you find them at Old Navy or World Market or H & M for $14. Sometimes they're in the Ralph Lauren section of Bloomies for $150. %100 cotton voile is the best.

Choose sleeveless, always. No waistbands. If you need to wear sleeves in an office to be professional, keep a cardigan at work.

While you're in the store (no online shopping, you must kick the tires so to speak), hold the fabric up to the light and make sure the weave is very, very open. Is a ton of light showing through? Can you see how many fingers you're holding up while looking through the fabric? Then it's acceptable.

If you're an athletic size 4, consider skipping a bra. Choose undies that are thong or thong-like -- do not cover up your butt cheeks with lots of wicking-not-wicking fabric!!

This is the type of dress I wear instead of shorts and tank to run errands, etc
https://www.endource.com/product/arket-cotton-voile-slip-dress/X2YpvUbg-wABN3Jc

Same fabric, slightly more coverage for dining out when it's 95 (no bra, yes thong)
https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/vince/clothing/midi-dresses/cotton-voile-midi-dress/22831760542493239

I was with you on all of this guidance until “yes thong.” Why in the world would you want something crawling up your butt when it’s hot and sweaty out? Yuck. Better to just go commando.

You know, maybe I'm old, but I don't want to flash my labia to the world constantly. And that's what happens if I wear Dress #1 and no undies and there's the slightest breeze.

The flip side is that I'm tired of seeing milennials' genitals as they get in and out of Ubers.

How in the world are you flashing your labia in an ankle length dress? And how many Ubers are you staring at, much less how many crotches are you staring at? I think this problem is with you.

Can’t say I’ve ever seen another person’s labia in public.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. I find it hard to believe you are “too sweaty” to wear anything but athletic shorts and tanks. People all over the world in much warmer climates tolerate regular clothes. Men, who are typically much more sweaty than women, wear regular clothes. This is an issue of your personal tolerance, rather too much sweat.

Believe it. NP here. I'm a woman and I run hot and sweat a lot. I hate DC summers. I sweat if it's over 72° and I'm moving. My ancestors are from a northern climate so I am not supposed to be here. I'd move there if I could. Cold, grey weather is heaven to me.

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Anonymous wrote:No. I find it hard to believe you are “too sweaty” to wear anything but athletic shorts and tanks. People all over the world in much warmer climates tolerate regular clothes. Men, who are typically much more sweaty than women, wear regular clothes. This is an issue of your personal tolerance, rather too much sweat.

OP here, and you best believe it. I am sweatier than most men when exercising, and many even when not. I just have little tolerance for heat and especially humidity, since my sweatiness can't evaporate as easily. I will take a 20 degree day over 80 any day, and there is nothing medically wrong with me.

I will still sweat in athletic shorts and tanks, but it's a bit more acceptable to do so than a dress or skirt. If I sit down, there'll be a sweat mark from my lower back back/butt. Yes I know it's gross, but it's just the way my body tries to cool itself. Trust me, i wish it weren't the case and I count down the days until summer weather is over.

[Anonymous]

I'm the same way but I hate loose, flowy dresses. Maybe they are cooler but they just make me feel fat and shapeless. My uniform is athletic shorts and t-shirts (I hate my flabby upper arms so no tank tops for me).

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My two favorite summer outfits are:

1. Extremely thin, floaty cotton dress. Preferably a maxi. I have a few thin belts I will wear with them so they aren't shapeless, if I'm going somewhere I want to feel cute. But some days I just embrace the mumu/caftan aesthetic, put my hair in a cute braided updo, and do some eye makeup or lipstick so I feel a little more put together.

2. Linen jumpsuits. I have 4 and I like to alternate through them. A couple are sleeveless, but I actually like the ones with short sleeves more because then I don't have to worry as much about sunscreen or staying out of the sun. I can also belt these, but I usually don't bother and kind of like the look without a belt.

Throw on a pair of comfortable flat sandals and a wide brim straw hat. Honestly, I looooove fall/winter clothes and I'm still sad to pack away my summer caftans and linen jumpsuits. The perfect marriage of form and function. It took me about 15 years to figure out how to dress for DC summer, but I've finally cracked it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. I find it hard to believe you are “too sweaty” to wear anything but athletic shorts and tanks. People all over the world in much warmer climates tolerate regular clothes. Men, who are typically much more sweaty than women, wear regular clothes. This is an issue of your personal tolerance, rather too much sweat.

Ignore this poster, who lacks any knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

My personal approach to this problem is to shop high and low to score the absolute thinnest cotton weave dresses on the market. Sometimes you find them at Old Navy or World Market or H & M for $14. Sometimes they're in the Ralph Lauren section of Bloomies for $150. %100 cotton voile is the best.

Choose sleeveless, always. No waistbands. If you need to wear sleeves in an office to be professional, keep a cardigan at work.

While you're in the store (no online shopping, you must kick the tires so to speak), hold the fabric up to the light and make sure the weave is very, very open. Is a ton of light showing through? Can you see how many fingers you're holding up while looking through the fabric? Then it's acceptable.

If you're an athletic size 4, consider skipping a bra. Choose undies that are thong or thong-like -- do not cover up your butt cheeks with lots of wicking-not-wicking fabric!!

This is the type of dress I wear instead of shorts and tank to run errands, etc
https://www.endource.com/product/arket-cotton-voile-slip-dress/X2YpvUbg-wABN3Jc

Same fabric, slightly more coverage for dining out when it's 95 (no bra, yes thong)
https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/vince/clothing/midi-dresses/cotton-voile-midi-dress/22831760542493239

I was with you on all of this guidance until “yes thong.” Why in the world would you want something crawling up your butt when it’s hot and sweaty out? Yuck. Better to just go commando.

You know, maybe I'm old, but I don't want to flash my labia to the world constantly. And that's what happens if I wear Dress #1 and no undies and there's the slightest breeze.

The flip side is that I'm tired of seeing milennials' genitals as they get in and out of Ubers.

Yet you wear that dress with no bra? It looks like a nightgown.

[Anonymous]

OP, wear what YOU feel most comfortable in. I don’t care what other people think or how they dress. Life is short.

[Anonymous]

I’m from Florida, so I guess I’m more accustomed to the heat. I really don’t think it’s ever that hot here. Just dress for the weather. I live in loose fitting sundresses, comfy shorts, and lightweight skirts with tanks. Breathable cotton underwear. Flip flops and sandals. Hair up. We hiked six miles today and it wasn’t bad at all. Just dress for it snd stay hydrated. The same is true in cold weather.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm the same way but I hate loose, flowy dresses. Maybe they are cooler but they just make me feel fat and shapeless. My uniform is athletic shorts and t-shirts (I hate my flabby upper arms so no tank tops for me).

I love loose flowy dresses and skirts, but I would rather look fat and shapeless than be hot.

Athletic shorts (usually poly or poly blend) are hot.
People can just not look at my flabby arms if they are offended.

[Anonymous]

You guys are champs in gaslighting. Can’t believe people feel the needy to bully someone about how they should sweat in clothes.

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What’s with all the sweating? Are you ever inside a house or building? Do you have air conditioning?

[Anonymous]

I’m super sweaty, too. And always feel sweatier than others. But if I make an effort I can look “cute” or nicer than my cut-offs and linen tanks. It just usually feels like too much effort when hot, so I slap on some tinted lip balm and decent shoes with a classic bag, pull my hair back or up, grab a sun hat, wear my cut-offs and don’t worry about it.

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Anonymous wrote:No. I find it hard to believe you are “too sweaty” to wear anything but athletic shorts and tanks. People all over the world in much warmer climates tolerate regular clothes. Men, who are typically much more sweaty than women, wear regular clothes. This is an issue of your personal tolerance, rather too much sweat.

Ignore this poster, who lacks any knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

My personal approach to this problem is to shop high and low to score the absolute thinnest cotton weave dresses on the market. Sometimes you find them at Old Navy or World Market or H & M for $14. Sometimes they're in the Ralph Lauren section of Bloomies for $150. %100 cotton voile is the best.

Choose sleeveless, always. No waistbands. If you need to wear sleeves in an office to be professional, keep a cardigan at work.

While you're in the store (no online shopping, you must kick the tires so to speak), hold the fabric up to the light and make sure the weave is very, very open. Is a ton of light showing through? Can you see how many fingers you're holding up while looking through the fabric? Then it's acceptable.

If you're an athletic size 4, consider skipping a bra. Choose undies that are thong or thong-like -- do not cover up your butt cheeks with lots of wicking-not-wicking fabric!!

This is the type of dress I wear instead of shorts and tank to run errands, etc
https://www.endource.com/product/arket-cotton-voile-slip-dress/X2YpvUbg-wABN3Jc

Same fabric, slightly more coverage for dining out when it's 95 (no bra, yes thong)
https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/vince/clothing/midi-dresses/cotton-voile-midi-dress/22831760542493239

I was with you on all of this guidance until “yes thong.” Why in the world would you want something crawling up your butt when it’s hot and sweaty out? Yuck. Better to just go commando.

You know, maybe I'm old, but I don't want to flash my labia to the world constantly. And that's what happens if I wear Dress #1 and no undies and there's the slightest breeze.

The flip side is that I'm tired of seeing milennials' genitals as they get in and out of Ubers.

How in the world are you flashing your labia in an ankle length dress? And how many Ubers are you staring at, much less how many crotches are you staring at? I think this problem is with you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. I find it hard to believe you are “too sweaty” to wear anything but athletic shorts and tanks. People all over the world in much warmer climates tolerate regular clothes. Men, who are typically much more sweaty than women, wear regular clothes. This is an issue of your personal tolerance, rather too much sweat.

OP here, and you best believe it. I am sweatier than most men when exercising, and many even when not. I just have little tolerance for heat and especially humidity, since my sweatiness can't evaporate as easily. I will take a 20 degree day over 80 any day, and there is nothing medically wrong with me.

I will still sweat in athletic shorts and tanks, but it's a bit more acceptable to do so than a dress or skirt. If I sit down, there'll be a sweat mark from my lower back back/butt. Yes I know it's gross, but it's just the way my body tries to cool itself. Trust me, i wish it weren't the case and I count down the days until summer weather is over.

OP I have same issue but find after exercising I have to change because the material makes me itchy. I take lots of coool
showers as well. Have you tried light poplin cotton and linen- I actually found JCrew to be the go to for summer- the linen shorts aren’t scratchy and breathe, dry quickly, the poplin shirts are thin enough to be cool but not sheer (no added camisole layers). These elevate the look from athletic wear but not dresses that are spotted with sweat (looking at you under boob wetness!)

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. I find it hard to believe you are “too sweaty” to wear anything but athletic shorts and tanks. People all over the world in much warmer climates tolerate regular clothes. Men, who are typically much more sweaty than women, wear regular clothes. This is an issue of your personal tolerance, rather too much sweat.

Ignore this poster, who lacks any knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

My personal approach to this problem is to shop high and low to score the absolute thinnest cotton weave dresses on the market. Sometimes you find them at Old Navy or World Market or H & M for $14. Sometimes they're in the Ralph Lauren section of Bloomies for $150. %100 cotton voile is the best.

Choose sleeveless, always. No waistbands. If you need to wear sleeves in an office to be professional, keep a cardigan at work.

While you're in the store (no online shopping, you must kick the tires so to speak), hold the fabric up to the light and make sure the weave is very, very open. Is a ton of light showing through? Can you see how many fingers you're holding up while looking through the fabric? Then it's acceptable.

If you're an athletic size 4, consider skipping a bra. Choose undies that are thong or thong-like -- do not cover up your butt cheeks with lots of wicking-not-wicking fabric!!

This is the type of dress I wear instead of shorts and tank to run errands, etc
https://www.endource.com/product/arket-cotton-voile-slip-dress/X2YpvUbg-wABN3Jc

Same fabric, slightly more coverage for dining out when it's 95 (no bra, yes thong)
https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/vince/clothing/midi-dresses/cotton-voile-midi-dress/22831760542493239

I was with you on all of this guidance until “yes thong.” Why in the world would you want something crawling up your butt when it’s hot and sweaty out? Yuck. Better to just go commando.

I am very sweaty and I hate all this advice. The last thing I want is some see-through dress, open armpits that stink, and the knowledge people can see my nipples and bare a** through my clingy dress. I feel like PP is an exhibitionist. As a non-exhibitionist, I have come to prefer short sleeves to sleeveless in the summer - and I just change my shirt a couple times a day. I usually wear shorts because I feel more tucked in. With underpants because I am an adult who lives in the world, and not a made up character on some fanfic porn site.

Anyway, yes OP - I feel like one of the sweaty ones, too.