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To wonder how women wear dresses in the heat

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inthekiddle · 31/07/2024 12:49

Please can someone help! How on earth are most people wafting about in dresses in the heat?

I'm a U.K. 12 and if I wear dresses in the summer with normal pants my thighs rub together so badly, it's impossible to walk more than 5 minutes!

I have chub rub pants which are great and I put up with how sweaty they make me, but they are absolutely not suitable for a holiday where I'm wearing little beach dresses etc and it's very hot.

I've tried thigh gel in the past and found it makes no difference, it rubs off right away.

Is this just me? I'm slightly overweight but not a lot and find this happens even when I'm slimmer.

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ProudMamaBear92 · 01/08/2024 19:56

I’m very athletic, not fat in the slightest, uk 8, but have larger thighs at the top. I get chub rub, not badly but if I’m walking or running a long time. Talc is the way to go

mathanxiety · 01/08/2024 19:53

sunsetsandboardwalks · 31/07/2024 12:53

Talcum powder.

Never use talc.
It is basically a ground up rock and has been linked to cancer.

If you think powder would help, buy cornstarch powder.

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inthekiddle · 01/08/2024 19:52

@HotCrossBunplease no need to be pedantic! Obviously some companies (such as snag) don't ship to mainland Europe, hence the distinction

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orangesandlemonssaythebellsofstclements · 01/08/2024 19:42

I wear a dress every single day of my life, in all seasons and all weathers. I don't own any trousers, jeans or skirts, just dresses and tights or leggings to go under my dresses and a few cardigans for the winter.

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inthekiddle · 01/08/2024 19:37

vickylou78 · 01/08/2024 17:46

Sloggi chub rub shorts. They are really light and not sweaty. Get them in nude or white or black depending on what you are wearing.

Sometimes try talcum powder but can wear off!

Are these the cotton ones or non cotton?

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HotCrossBunplease · 01/08/2024 19:33

inthekiddle · 01/08/2024 18:59

Had no idea this would be such a popular topic!!

I have been trying to make a list of all the suggestions and work through them. I live in Europe which complicates matters in terms of getting stuff posted!

Today I am trialling roll on deodorant and I have bought some cotton cycling shorts. Will see if they're any cooler than the M&S big pants I have.

Erm, those of us in the UK still live in “Europe” too. We just had Brexit (unfortunately), didn’t move continents 😀.

Lovemycat2023 · 01/08/2024 19:29

I’m a size 12 /14 and the top of my thighs rub, but don’t chafe. No idea why (maybe it’s sweat lubricating it - sorry!). It’s the very top so they rub in shorts / loose trousers too. Doesn’t make much difference what I wear.

andfinallyhereweare · 01/08/2024 19:27

try vaseoline

DianaAntoniaJasmine · 01/08/2024 19:24

It is preference and the thighs are genetic.
I’m 126kg and my legs are shapely and don’t rub at the top. I’m fat yes but I’m a size 18/20 in leggings and 24/26/28 in dresses so a bit too heavy lol!

BananaLambo · 01/08/2024 19:23

Unless my dress is very fitted I just wear shorts - like loose pyjama shorts under my dress, not so much for chub rub, but I just feel more secure. I hate the feel of tights and leggings but a nice loose pair of pyjama shorts is lovely.

Bournetilly · 01/08/2024 19:18

Cycling shorts

Bouliegirl · 01/08/2024 19:15

inthekiddle · 31/07/2024 12:49

Please can someone help! How on earth are most people wafting about in dresses in the heat?

I'm a U.K. 12 and if I wear dresses in the summer with normal pants my thighs rub together so badly, it's impossible to walk more than 5 minutes!

I have chub rub pants which are great and I put up with how sweaty they make me, but they are absolutely not suitable for a holiday where I'm wearing little beach dresses etc and it's very hot.

I've tried thigh gel in the past and found it makes no difference, it rubs off right away.

Is this just me? I'm slightly overweight but not a lot and find this happens even when I'm slimmer.

I’m very overweight. I love wearing dresses in the heat as it gives me a lot more space. (Especially as I swell up)

i use a mix of chub rub shorts and cycling shorts

BornLippy88 · 01/08/2024 19:13

I think it's just how your body is shaped, I'm carrying more weight than I'd like but don't have issues. TMI, but I love dresses because sweat doesn't collect at the waistband Blush

Steppingintome · 01/08/2024 19:05

When I was almost 8 stone heavier I used to rub so much my skin bled. It was awful. I tried talc but it just made a paste (think Ross in friends) I haven’t tried the liquid stuff. Vaseline worked well and is available everywhere (I tried explaining what I needed to none English speakers in Spain once and soon as I mentioned Vaseline they knew exactly what I ment lol) but the best was the snag shorts. Amazing

Now I’m lighter I still rub a bit but not as much. I use the shorts on really hot days but on warm days I just use a bit of deodorant

Tazmanianangel · 01/08/2024 19:04

In uk we have asda own little angels liquid talc and i swear by it

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inthekiddle · 01/08/2024 18:59

Had no idea this would be such a popular topic!!

I have been trying to make a list of all the suggestions and work through them. I live in Europe which complicates matters in terms of getting stuff posted!

Today I am trialling roll on deodorant and I have bought some cotton cycling shorts. Will see if they're any cooler than the M&S big pants I have.

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Thefsm · 01/08/2024 18:56

I only own dresses and am a big woman, I always wear leggings underneath no matter how hot. I just get used to them. It can be 104• here a lot in summer.

talc helps too

Thegreatestoftheseislove · 01/08/2024 18:50

Pack of cheap tights from Primarni, cut off at the knee and you can even cut out the gusset to make 'em cooler - job done. Cheap as chips anti-chub-rubs.

GandDiva · 01/08/2024 18:44

Liquid talc off Amazon or Snag chub rub shorts

PoAhOh · 01/08/2024 18:43

www.marksandspencer.com/flexifit-cool-comfort-culotte-slip/p/clp60606650

I recently bought some of these & I can honestly say that they are a total life changer, they're more flappy around the legs than cycling shorts. I can walk around all day feeling much cooler.

Sunshineandpool · 01/08/2024 18:42

This sounds strange but I used to get chub rub more when I was slimmer.

I do wear a lot of long trousers in the summer though that are lovely and cool. Seem to create a breeze on my legs as I walk!

LoveHearts69 · 01/08/2024 18:27

Stompythedinosaur · 31/07/2024 12:53

I wear the chub rub shorts from snag tights. I don't find they overheat me. Dress and chub rub shorts is much cooler than trousers.

I was about to say these!! They’re so light like tights material but they don’t make you sweat and you can easily just pull them up a little more for very short dresses!

Lewiscapaldiscat · 01/08/2024 18:19

Snag are amazing - game changer!

my thighs have always touched - different people have different shapes!

cardibach · 01/08/2024 18:08

MidnightMusing5 · 01/08/2024 18:06

Floaty loose dresses catch / create a breeze when walking and the breeze keeps you cool ; and the coverage protects you from the suns rays.

Have you never worn a loose floaty garment in the heat? It is way more cooling that walking around with very little on. (Provided it’s natural fabric)

Have you never read even the OP to know what the thread is about?

BennyBee · 01/08/2024 18:07

I find dresses the coolest thing to wear in the heat. Friends have recently said the same to me re rubbing thighs but it has never been an issue for me and had not even occurred to me, to be honest. I guess you are pear shaped?

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