I live in the UK, but our summers are getting hotter, and I’m struggling with profuse sweating and mild dehydration.

If you are or were a student in Australia, Mexico, southern USA, Spain, Portugal, Greece, South Africa, or any other hot parts of the world, how do/did you stay cool during the day?

Note: I am familiar with the idea of a siesta; this is not an option.

If the solution is clothing, I don’t really care about gendered clothing. If it fits and looks good, it’s fine.

Thanks!

EDIT: For context, I am a student who is specifically having trouble during the school day, so AC systems and curtains aren’t viable either. It’s really clothing and strategy that I need to think about.

  • NinaEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If you don’t have AC, fans, cold drinks, and trying to move as little as possible. The moving thing isn’t the worst, kids run around all summer, but it’s mostly because in the southern US we have lots of water to spare to just hose ourselves off. It doesn’t have to specifically be cold, but water coming from the ground is cool, and it works like sweat in that any breeze coming in will feel so much cooler. You can wear little and skin exposed clothing, but this can also make you burn. Mostly just stick to light and breathable fabrics. Skirts are super nice.