How to Wear Long Sleeved Shirts in Hot Weather

Co-authored by Grace Thomas

Last Updated: February 26, 2024

Have you ever been in a situation where you would be out all day? In the morning, it can be cold, you wear a long sleeved sweater. Later in the day though, it gets hotter, and it's even more hot since you wore long-sleeved clothes. Read this article for steps on how to wear long-sleeved shirts in hot weather.

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The jacket is for the cold. That way, when it's cold, you can keep the jacket on when it's cold. Take the jacket off when it starts to get hot.
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Consider freezing the water bottle a little bit if it will be very hot later.

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Roll the sleeves up when it gets hot.
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Sometimes, it's actually the hair that's the problem, and what is making you hot.
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. Don't wear dark colors as dark colors absorb the heat from the sun making you hotter and much sweatier. Aim for light colors because it reflects the heat from the sun making you less hotter and much cooler!
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Choose linen or cotton as a breathable material as its not gonna absorb as much light or as much heat. ^{[1]
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Light colors reflect heat. Dark colors, such as black shirts, absorb heat. This will make you more hot, so consider wearing light colors. ^{[2]
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If you can find thick knitted silk clothes, they will probably work on you. There is also a type of tropical weight wool that you can wear that can also cool you off.
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You will sweat most of the time, especially if it's a dark color and is already a very hot day. ^{[3]
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I would look for a shirt that has a little more detail. It could be something with an open back or it could be asymmetric. You could wear it in a lot of different ways. You could wear it with a mini skirt, a pleated skirt, or a shiny skirt. That gives it a little bit more pizzazz. If it's a simpler long sleeve, you could layer it with a blazer or a tailored vest. You can wear heels or booties to add the finishing touch to it even if it's a simple cotton shirt.

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Can I wear a light, black sweater today if the high is only 81 degrees and the humidity is only 61 percent?

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Yes, if you live in places along the equator and are used to the heat. This may make you more tired and uncomfortable, though.

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The high is going to be 66 F and rainy and we're under a wind advisory, what would be a good outfit to wear?

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Probably a long-sleeved shirt with a warm rain coat with a hood. Wear leggings or jeans for bottoms. If you have waterproof shoes, wear those as well.

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If it's going to be hot in the morning and noon, you just need to wear a short sleeved shirt and you’re set.

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If you can, consider wearing only 1 or 2 layers of clothes so it's not that hot.

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Some fabrics can actually cool you off, such as cotton, and it might keep out more heat if it is a light color. Some fabrics do not cool you off though, such as polyester, so don't wear them, especially if it's long sleeved.

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Do not wear a lot of long-sleeved shirts/layers without taking water on a very hot day, especially when it's 100° or more. You may dehydrate, so be careful when you consider doing this.

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Jacket for morning
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