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Ive always thought it was kind of strange that whenever summer comes and the temps start getting into the mid and upper 80s, people start wearing shorts, and sleeveless shirts, (generally LESS clothing) in an attempt to stay cool, but if you look at some of the hottest regions on the planet, the mid east or Mexico for example, where triple digit heat is common, People layer their clothes, wear long sleeve, long pants, robes, etc.
So Im wondering, what type of clothing actually keeps you cooler, shorts and less clothing or long sleeve/ long pants/ more clothing?
I live in SW Florida where our temps are in the high 90's for about 6 months straight with high humidity. I wear light colored clothing and I never wear jeans or long pants unless I'm going out to dinner. As much as I wear black in the winter (well, what we call winter) I will never wear it from May-November here. I stick with dresses, skirts or city shorts. If I do wear something with long sleeves, it is white and lightweight and I always have on sandals of some type. Maybe in a desert type climate a long robe type thing might feel cooler but when you add in the humidity it doesn't allow your natural perspiration to cool you off at all.
I took my kids to Busch Gardens in Tampa a few years ago. The boys were all wearing dark t-shirts while I was wearing a white shirt. Guess who was complaining about the heat the most?
A few years ago, I went to visit my son in San Diego, in the month of February. I asked him, before the trip...how should I pack? (I'm from St. Louis).
He tells me "Just pack what you'd normally wear."
Boy was that a mistake. My second day there, I asked him to take me to the Ross store, so I could buy some shorts and lighter shirts, and a pair of canvas flats.
I'm trying to survive 80 degree days, in sweaters, boots and jeans. LOL
Longer sleeves and pants are meant to keep the sun from your skin and prevent sunburn. Loose clothing traps a layer of air next to your skin, being able to sweat helps keep you cooler. Go for long, loose, and breathable fabrics if you plan on spending a lot of time in a hot and sunny environment.
I used to wear a lot of gauze shirts and dresses when I lived on the gulf coast, very comfortable.
I live in SW Florida where our temps are in the high 90's for about 6 months straight with high humidity. I wear light colored clothing and I never wear jeans or long pants unless I'm going out to dinner. As much as I wear black in the winter (well, what we call winter) I will never wear it from May-November here. I stick with dresses, skirts or city shorts. If I do wear something with long sleeves, it is white and lightweight and I always have on sandals of some type. Maybe in a desert type climate a long robe type thing might feel cooler but when you add in the humidity it doesn't allow your natural perspiration to cool you off at all.
I took my kids to Busch Gardens in Tampa a few years ago. The boys were all wearing dark t-shirts while I was wearing a white shirt. Guess who was complaining about the heat the most?
According to some people in the middle east, where it gets extremely hot, they claim the layers of robes/clothing and sweat actually help to keep them cool though. Ive heard this said about the turbans they wear on their heads, where most of the bodies heat escapes.
If this works in 120 degrees plus, surely it would work in 90s temps I would think.
I like the under armour type clothing too. I still sweat alot, but the material doesnt get that wet and can help to keep you cool. I just wish there was something I could do to not sweat so much on my face and head. Seems like many days, just walking around outside for a short time and my hair is soaking wet and face dripping with sweat.
Ive tried spraying antiperspirant deodorant on my face, but it doesnt help.
100% polyester wicking, these never shrink, stain, or fade.
They do smell, though.
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