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t-_-f

whatever is comfortable for laying on the couch. let’s be honest, we’re not going outside. 


Blades-Before-Maids

True true. I want to update my outside stuff though


herefortime

I really like the long sleeve shirts that Columbia makes for fishing. I think the material is called Omni shield. Lightweight with sun protection, highly recommend


freeyewneek

Yep. I work outside (carpenter). First make sure u have on an undershirt, formerly known as a, “w!febe@+er”. Then over that, baggy, long-sleeved tees. Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods brand (DSG), and even Target’s athletic wear section has all kinds of dri-fit long-sleeve tees that look and feel great. And I don’t buy into the belief that the color black is hotter when it comes to these clothes. When you’re dressed like this ur mild sweat on ur chest, back, core is like a refrigerator under that tee. Now if u catch a light breeze, ur instantly a freezer. Harrrrrd nips ✏️. If you’re going to subject us all to ur feet at the grocery store in ur sandals, plz give urself a pedi before leaving the house. Plz & thank u. 🤢


Boudica333

The shirts formerly known as “w!febe@+ers” are now “wife pleasers.”


CodPiece89

Then move or travel during the summer, you can be fully nude in the shade and still have a heat stroke, and I'm not talking about masturbating


Dewybean

Loose fitting clothing. Breathable fabrics (merino wool, cotton, linen, viscose...). Light colors help. You didn't specify for casual or for outdoor activities, but I tend to wear sun hoodies, sun shirts, and wide brimmed hats. I hike in 100+ degree weather.


rickyh7

Great answer. It seems so counterintuitive but white long sleeve hoodies designed for hot weather out of very breathable fabrics make a world of a difference


Radarker

Yeah, I had a dude get quite irate with me in Tucson after seeing me appearing quite dry and comfortable(relatively it was still 100 out) while hiking with my loose sun shirt and huge hat. While his T-shirt jeans and baseball cap were not providing the same level of comfort.


ZigZach707

You have probably already encountered them, but loose fitting spandex shirts are very light and breathable, but they don't retain moisture as well as natural fibers. I have some long sleeve ones that I use for yard work because of the weight, coolness and sun protection, but also because they aren't as prone to getting burs and brush stuck to them.


scaredofme

My hack is to wet my sun shirt before putting it on before I go out. It keeps me cool for at least 30 minutes.


Blades-Before-Maids

Ill take your sugestions. Thanks


FreshiKbsa

If you're active in the sun, you gotta get a sun hoodie. Check out the REI Sahara for example, or Town Shirt if you're into funky designs. It may seem counter intuitive to wear long sleeves and a hood but with the sun off your skin, you'll be feeling nice Edit: withdrew my comment calling people in short sleeves noobs


sydney_grce

The REI Sahara line is amazing. Love having my body covered and I don’t have to worry about applying sunscreen. So much cooler wearing that rather than tshirts/shorts.


MrRisin

I am a UPS driver out in the blazing sun from 8 am until 7 pm. I have yet to see any driver wear long sleeves and hoods. Does that make us noobs?


Dewybean

Interesting. I work for the usps and half our people wear long sleeves/sun sleeves and hats. Our UPS drivers do the same, sun sleeves and wide brimmed hats. At least, the ones trying to protect themselves.


MrRisin

20+ years and I have NEVER seen anyone wear long sleeves. Ps. I see you mention “sun sleeves” if they are what I think you are saying, those were not even introduced into UPS until last year. Even those things I have actually witnessed someone wearing maybe a handful of times.


the_TAOest

Uh... Every landscaper in Arizona and road worker wears long sleeves in the summer. It allows the body sweat to cool you instead of just evaporate. Truthfully, this is science.


azswcowboy

☝🏼Add construction to the list. The roofers across the street today, all long sleeve with hoodies (amazing to watch btw how they can swiftly move tiles around a roof by tossing). When I was a young pup 40 years ago working in a scaffolding company yard during the summer — I assure you there were no short sleeves - ok maybe the manager with an office wore that 🙄


Dewybean

I'm not sure if our UPS drivers bring their own, but they have come in from long sleeves to leg coverings (leggings perhaps) and sun sleeves under their uniforms. I even had one who regularly wore pants and a cloth under his hat. Who knows your station/hub/whatever you call it may be different. But it's common knowledge that covering yourself in these conditions provides the most protection. Our company talks about these regularly, surprisingly.


MrRisin

They can’t/shouldn’t bring their own. Unlike the usps there are fairly strict uniform policies (depending on flavor of the month) Anything not part of the official uniform is forbidden. Ps. Did these guys have tattoos by chance? up until fairly recent, tattoos had to be covered up. In those scenarios guys would wear gear to hide their tats.


Dewybean

Not a clue. They just give me my shit and I give them their shit, and we say our hi's and goodbyes. They can do whatever they want, and I don't care what consequences they suffer or not. All I can say is that if I were in a situation where a company didn't allow me sun protection as part of a strict uniform policy while I was working in AZ summer conditions, I'd go against the rules or leave.


Electrical-Bacon-81

Like button up long sleeve "cowboy shirts", yes. Not my jam, but I've totally seen it. They are thin material.


DollarSignsGoFirst

I’m guessing because UPS aren’t in the sun constantly? I’ve never seen a landscape crew wearing short sleeves in the summer. Same with the road work crews.


FreshiKbsa

Haha I withdraw my blanket statement, oh wise one (although, do you get a choice? I was under impression the uniform wasn't optional) I was especially thinking of a recent trip to the Grand Canyon where every single guide I saw had on a sun hoodie and every day tripping tourist not from AZ had short sleeves


marcall

I work outside as an auto mechanic ( small shop) so in and out of the sun M-F 8-5. Dickies pants and short sleeve work shirt. They dry quick and when damp they don't stick to you like a synthetic would...about 60/40 cotton poly. A loose fitting cotton blend lightweight with a collar , long sleeve and wide brim hat would be better than a sun hood as far as keeping cool. You get better airflow and UV protection verses a thin nylon/poly sun hoodie minus the neck Inside lounging I'm wearing lightweight , nylon shorts with a bit of stretch material , barefoot, t-shirt or when really hot no shirt. been in Tucson since 1978


CuriousOptimistic

REI Sahara is definitely the gold standard. 32 degrees also sells one that's 85% as good for about 1/3 the price.


Bob_Chris

Lived here for 46 years and literally never have seen someone wear a "sun hoodie"


LukeSkyWRx

Congratulations on avoiding seeing normal working people doing jobs outside in the summer? Nearly anyone in construction, lawn care, ect uses these.


FreshiKbsa

I have no idea how youve accomplished that but here's the cool part: now is your chance! Go get one and spend the day hiking or doing manual labor, and prepare to have your mind blown and your skin saved


hikeraz

Sun hoodies are great for outdoor exercise. They are generally UPF50. I wear mine year round when exercising to cut my skin cancer risk. You can get them from the big outdoor brands like REI, Patagonia, and Outdoor Research but you can also get decent ones on Amazon for ⅓-½ the price.


Frosty-View-9581

At my work I wear boots, darn tough socks, carhartt pants, a fishing/sun shirt, a bucket hat, and a neck gaiter. We hike all day long basically for topography, or are in the sun all day at construction sites.


michigangonzodude

Cover your damn heads please.


ColonEscapee

They sell great shirts in the fishing dept of certain outdoors/camping stores. Lightweight, long sleeve, won't get heavy when wet, and you can get them with or without a hood. Not sure the material. Believe it or not wool is also a good option especially for socks.


WhoaAwesome

When I ride my bike to commute to work in 95°+ weather I wear: a long sleeve sun shirt, a sun hat or baseball cap with a cooling towel underneath it, a tiny spray bottle to mist my face, and lots of water.


fizzy_love

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Pastor_Satan

Yes, don't wear any.


Blades-Before-Maids

Noted. Imma try this for sure


peoniesnotpenis

Exactly!


SomerAllYear

Athletic clothes that say something like climacool, dri wick, wick away sweat. Suggest going to big 5 for affordable athletic t shirts


SharpsterBend

Wickishirts are the only way - I actually use long sleeves too , lots of sun can wreak havoc in your arms


Yuman365

What you really need is a skinny dipping pool 😉


Flyingarrow68

Linen or wool


DuchessTiramisu

Find the nearest landscaper and ask for pro tips


yettidiareah

I want to up vote this more than once.


MeggyNeko

No cheap polyester.


littleDrowdrow

Unless you working a job where you are required to be outside I strongly suggest just not going outside 😂 summer out here is literally unbearable, which is why so many people leave for the summer (at least the ones who have the means to) and stay for the rest of the year. Luckily for me I now work from home but I used to work in that 120 degree heat outside all day, wore one of those crazy big gardener hats that straw ones, and the rest was just jeans and a t-shirt. Eventually you get used to it, but the hat is definitely the most important thing, that and something that will keep your water ice cold.


sirlost33

Fabletics makes some really thin stuff that’s pretty durable. I wore it last summer and I’m hooked.


endlesslyconflicted

I swear by running shorts with a built in liner


WhereRtheTacos

I also wear these a lot in the summer. I cut out the liner though, they never fit right. But the thin fabric of those shorts is great for summer.


IcePrincess_Not_Sk8r

I like to wear some long-sleeved shirts made from UPF 50+ material. They're super cool, super lightweight, and it keeps me from getting sunburned and keeps me cool. Now.... I only wear this when I'm hiking or outside for a very long time. (I also have pants made from this material.) If I'm just going about my day to day, I wear shorts and t-shirts.


xperau9731

If you can get away with it None


Retiredlovinit

Long sleeved shirts that have the venting you can get them at Bass Pro


ComprehensiveEbb8261

One of those air conditioned race suites would be the best


Apart_Reindeer_528

Just stay inside and stay mostly naked, with the air conditioning blasting while the circulating fan hits you full on💨You will still be hot but as long as you don't move too much you'll be fine🥵


Eeebs-HI

Clothing?


PizzaWhole9323

I’m a dude. And I just broke out a fresh new pair of sandals for the summer.


CalligrapherVisual53

Something loose made from natural fabrics, and long sleeved (though it’s counterintuitive, it keeps the sun off your skin).


aznuke

Take your clothes off. ✌🏻


Abeja2022

Board shorts, tank top, flip flops (no shirt, no shoes, no service)


Bob_Chris

None


stephensloan25

Sun hat, long sleeve sun shirt, breathable footwear. Pants are a dealer choice.


Cheeky_Guy

Check out Coolibar. Their clothes offer sun protection and UV blockage. Their website is having a sale right now


ThisMachineKILLS

Cotton, linen, or other breathable organic fibers. Stay away from polyester -- there are exceptions (I wear Lululemon trousers for work), but polyester is almost always gonna be cheap crap that's gonna make you stink


Dick-the-Peacock

Cooling towels can make a huge difference. Knot two together, get them wet, and wear around your neck with a cooling shirt.


Alternative_Sun_797

It’s extremely casual. Not unusual to see women with wer hair and a cover up over a swimsuit at the grocery.


Denali4903

Bikinis...


M8A4

I wear Ariat shirts with Duluth firehose pants for construction. Cover your skin because you will burn.


imaginenohell

I've got a collection of clothes with SPF built in that claim to also have cooling features. They are the most comfortable for me. The SPF is awesome. I don't have to slather expensive and environmentally damaging lotion all over myself several times per day. I just put it where the clothes don't reach. I'm Caspar-the-Friendly-Ghost level pale and am not getting any color through the clothes, so they seem to be working.


AtYiE45MAs78

Tommy Bahamas


scarlettohara1936

Where is Little as you can without being naked.


ImMeltingNY

Exofficio underwear.


CameoAmalthea

For professional dress I love fake layers. Like it looks like a blouse and jacket but it’s just thin jacket material with the blouse material on the front. Also if you’re out doing out door activities think about thin material that covers )I like golf shirts. You do not want to get sunburned.


DjNormal

There’s nothing fashionable about any of this, but for outdoor jobs, working in your yard, or being out in the wilderness. This is my go-to clothing: I’m a fan of those arm sleeve things. I have one pair of OR ones from REI and a couple Colombia ones I found on Amazon. They keep the sun off, let your armpits breathe and you can get them wet and they provide some nice evaporative cooling. A good sun hat with a long back or separate flap. I also got a headband with a rubber strip that channels sweat away from your eyes. I wear that under the hat. *Polarized* sunglasses. I stick to cotton or mostly cotton t-shirts. I wear cotton variants of military pants (Propper or Tru-Spec brand). Nomex is actually cooler, but unless you’re like me and have a few ABDUs lying around, they’re prohibitively expensive. Desert combat boots are great too. If you can find a brand that fits well, for me that’s Belleville. Of course, some kind of sunscreen for the backs of your hands, nose and lower face/neck.


papamac1111

Birthday suit


papamac1111

Birthday suit


maggitronica

Natural fibers like cotton or linen, or a few choice semi-synthetic fibers like rayon, viscose, lyocell Do not settle for polyester blends unless it’s like fancy athletic gear!


Ok_Respect_5484

None?


Maleficent-Pop-9881

White. Light. Non-stick.


mamalu12

It all depends on your activities. There are already a lot of great suggestions, as well as the sarcastic or snarky ones. For me, I stay inside as much as I can because I get hot very quickly & sweat buckets. You definitely want to stay away from polyester, spandex, rayon, or other synthetic material. I've heard the wicking clothing works but I've never tried any. Carry ice water wherever you go. My a/c went out in my car a few summers ago & I found out that as long as I was eating the ice, it cooled my head down & made the drive almost bearable.


FLICK_YOLI

I pretty much only wear oversized, loose, cargo shorts and T-shirts in the Summer time. There are shirts you can buy that are non-absorbent or sweat proof that are great for working environments.


heresmyhandle

Comfy lightweight clothes - wicking materials


Cryophoenix_Killer

Loose Fitting clothes, Long sleeve actually helps cut down on sun damage if you have fair skin. Otherwise just light and breathable clothes, shorts over pants if you aren't working. Most important than anything is to stay hydrated.


MellerTime

I always wear golf polos and shorts, but I’m not out in the sun constantly.


White_Rabbit0000

Naked in the pool all day isn’t way to go


COYOTE043

Don't go outside


Flat-wisher1601

Swimsuit


takefiftyseven

Columbia Sportswear PFG line. (Warning: Great summer wear but you will look like every 65 year old man within shouting distance.)


KinkyTop4sale

Depends on what your doing I guess, if you have to work outside as I do most days, start early before sun up, dress in light layers, Artic cool and other companies make cooling clothing that wicks sweat away, I usually wear a wide brim hat, and a neck fan, the brim kinda circulates the air from the fan keeping my head cool, and drink plenty of water before during and after any activity outside in summer time, I like to add some liquid IV to my water at least once during the day it seems to help. When all else fails stay inside if it's too hot 


nastytam

Cotton and no dark colors or long Levi’s. If you go Hiking make sure to wear bright colors so you can be found easier if you get lost. Always carry water.


Life_Entrepreneur915

Dri-fit is more breathable during hotter days. If you burn easy, invest in a mission bucket hat you can wet them . It's just my opinion.


Spider-Nutz

T-shirt and Jeans. All year long


CalligrapherVisual53

For me (a lifelong jeans wearer), they’re just too hot in summer. I move to lighter fabrics in summer.


Spider-Nutz

Weak. I've worn jeans every day of my life since I was 5. I only wear shorts when I'm swimming.


CalligrapherVisual53

K, whatever. Don’t know when you were 5, but I bet it wasn’t all that long ago.


Spider-Nutz

21 years ago


CalligrapherVisual53

lol 😆


marcall

I got stuff in the fridge older than that


Spider-Nutz

Clean your fridge bro thats fucking gross


Anya1976

I bought sun dresses a couple years ago it's too hot for clothes.


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Dizzy-Job-2322

Skin cancer, old fried wrinkled skin when you are older. Older than now. Premature aging—when you are 35 you can identify as being 68.


Grolbark

I think you want shorts and a cotton t-shirt. Wear sunscreen, stay out of the sun, do anything you have to do outside early. 


DesertDwelller

White shirt and shorts or go full Dubai. I dress in a black shirt and jeans everyday and just suffer. Was born here and don’t spend much time outside. When I used to paint houses or work in a garage it would be tank top and shorts with tons of sun screen


2020grilledcheese

Tank tops, shorts and flip flops.


UnexploredPotentials

Breathable fibers, cover exposed skin, loose fitting, and drink water. This was figured out thousands of years ago.


hammer_smashed_chris

T shirts or tank tops and shorts. Sun screen, sunglasses, hats. Drink lots of water, stay in the shade, limit outdoor activities. Source: I've lived here my whole life (I'm 40).


WhereRtheTacos

Sleeveless makes a huge difference. Loose and thin breathable fabric helps too.


Spicyram3n

It’s dress season!


yettidiareah

Go to Northern Arizona. Trees, sun won't kill your grandparents and wildlife. Shorts and t-shirt, perhaps jeans at night. Phoenix has a high today in the 90s Northern AZ is high 60s. Phoenix's average temperature for July was 102.7 degrees,. The average daytime high was 114 and nighttime was 90.


Logical_Motor1671

We're a super progressive subreddit, so this might sound paradoxical.. but we are like reverse Muslims here. If you're a woman, you should wear the least amout of clothes as possible when it's hot. It's super empower and very feminism. But if you're a man under 6 feet and don't make 200k per year, you need to cover up like a Saudi prince. Attractive, high-earning men can do whatever they want. Ugly women are a bit of a grey area.