Too sweaty to dress cute in the summer

[Anonymous]

Anyone else jealous of the women who can wear cute things in the summer? Pants, skirts, dresses, etc? I'm resigned to athletic shorts and tanks because well, I'm just too sweaty.

I know DCUM's resident moron is going to chime in and say "lose weight" - I'm an athletic size 4 and workout hard daily. I'm just sweaty. Lower back, buttcrack, crotch, armpit, underboob, hair, face... I just do not deal well with temperatures above 80 and humidity.

So I just give up. I can't look cute in the summer. My time to look put together is when the highs are less than 70, but preferably 20 degrees less than that. Anyone else relate?

[Anonymous]

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.

[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.

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

[Anonymous]

Is there a reason you can sweat in shorts and a tank top but not a dress? Just wear a dress and sweat. I don’t get it...

[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.

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.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there a reason you can sweat in shorts and a tank top but not a dress? Just wear a dress and sweat. I don’t get it...

+1. I don't get this. I bike in 90 degree weather. I'm soaked afterwards. I'm obviously not going to wear denim, but a thin cotton dress is just as cool as shorts and a tank top. Or I'll bring one to change into, along with wipes.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, summer is just bad all-around. Sweaty clothes, frizzy hair, oily skin, etc.

I like my legs but I feel too old for shorts. I walk a lot and wear fashion sneakers, which don't look great with long skirts. So I don't feel like I have many options.

Linen pants are acceptable but I still get sweaty. Doesn't smell good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is there a reason you can sweat in shorts and a tank top but not a dress? Just wear a dress and sweat. I don’t get it...

+1. I don't get this. I bike in 90 degree weather. I'm soaked afterwards. I'm obviously not going to wear denim, but a thin cotton dress is just as cool as shorts and a tank top. Or I'll bring one to change into, along with wipes.

Do you still smell good though?

[Anonymous]

You can wear your tank with a cute skirt. I wear a lot of "athletic-style" dresses like this
https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=5311671120043&rrec=true&mlink=5050%2C12413545%2Catproduct2_rr_4&clink=12413545&vid=2#pdp-page-content

[Anonymous]

You’re not looking for the right clothes, OP.

You need very light cotton dresses, that aren’t too close to your body. A thin muslim or batiste is perfect. Learn about fabrics!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
You’re not looking for the right clothes, OP.

You need very light cotton dresses, that aren’t too close to your body. A thin muslim or batiste is perfect. Learn about fabrics!

Me again. I look for them online, and pick sleeveless longer dresses with light belts, not short ones. I like how they swish
Don’t pick anything other than the lightest cotton! Polyester and other artificial fibers makes you sweat like crazy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

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]

OP, light cotton dresses and light knit dresses are much cooler than a tank top and shorts.

A tank top and a maxi skirt are cooler than a tank top and shorts.

[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.

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

Cotton voile is see through. Unless it is lined, which it usually is for dresses unless they are intended as a swim coverup. Your last choice is lined in poly. That sort of defeats the purpose of thin and breezy. Men wear suits. People in Mexico and other warm countries wear jeans all summer. I am not understanding what is going on with OP that she cannot possibly tolerate clothing. Wear a sleeveless dress, wear a short sleeve shirt, tank, skirt, linen pants, linen anything...there are a million suitable warm weather clothing options.