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What are you wearing *Extreme Heat Edit*

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AlpacaYourBags · 24/06/2026 15:29

If you’re currently under the red or amber warning for extreme heat, what are you wearing?

I have just got in from work, had a cool shower and just put on a pair PJ shorts and top.
So stylish right? 😂

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DelphiniumBlue · 25/06/2026 18:58

I’ve been alternating between 2 old Gudrun Sjoden loose sleeveless dresses, with my new very comfy and cool pants from Stripe and Stare.
I like the pants so much I’ve just ordered more!

AlpacaYourBags · 25/06/2026 19:08

Link please @DelphiniumBlue !

I bought a pair of floaty harem balloon legged type bottoms and have just realised they are see through!
They were going to be my flight trousers!
What should I wear underneath?

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tobee · 25/06/2026 20:25

White denim “jorts” and a pale pink loose fitting t shirt

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AlpacaYourBags · 08/07/2026 18:15

I'm back in my shorts and vest top but that still feels too much!

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Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 09/07/2026 08:04

Today I’m wearing a sleeveless shift dress. It’s black with small bursts of flowers. Knee length. It’s an old one from Asda. Tan leather sandals.

MezeAndNibbles · 09/07/2026 08:22

It feels too hot already!
Yesterday’s outfit was a pair of monsoon shirred shorts, a vest and a pair of birkies. The shorts irritated my skin and stuck to my legs, so not a great success.
Today’s outfit is a loose, linen, midi-dress and birkies or sliders. Would love to ditch the bra, but the dress is a bit see through.

Echobelly · 09/07/2026 08:28

Checked shorts and I very light camisole style top - I've found when WFH in the heat, my electric fan cools me down much more effectively if I have bare or almost bare shoulders.

BauhausOfEliott · 09/07/2026 10:18

Denim shorts which are two sizes too big
A black sleeveless t-shirt from Branded & Moniker
Bare feet

I’m WFH today.

AlpacaYourBags · 09/07/2026 11:03

Also WFH today so I'm in a really old strappy cotton dress. It is so old that thr cotton has become soft and muslin like so perfect for wafting about in.
Bare feet at the min.

Does anyone else feel it's hotter than the temps on weather apps?

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Massagetimemachine · 09/07/2026 11:48

Cotton short shorts, cotton vest top, flip flops

Megsdaughter · 09/07/2026 11:56

Maxi cotton sundress pants and bra, cant go without boobs hurt if I do. Im lovely and cool mind.

Iliketulips · 09/07/2026 12:22

Currently bra, pants, t-shirt and shorts. Bra and shorts might come off later

Allseeingallknowing · 09/07/2026 20:42

AlpacaYourBags · 25/06/2026 19:08

Link please @DelphiniumBlue !

I bought a pair of floaty harem balloon legged type bottoms and have just realised they are see through!
They were going to be my flight trousers!
What should I wear underneath?

Shorts?

Boxiboxi21 · 10/07/2026 14:38

My partner's XL t-shirt snd stretchiest cotton shorts. I'm 7 months pg so needs must 😂

HortiGal · 10/07/2026 14:41

If you can guess from username; I work outdoors or in a plant nursery; where it's topped 44. Shorts and t-shirt, hat, crocs or trainers depending where I am.

swoopandscream · 10/07/2026 14:52

My nightie. Lying down in a dark room with cold flannel on my head.

AlpacaYourBags · 10/07/2026 17:28

@Boxiboxi21 oh goodness! You must be so uncomfortable in this heat!

Short linen skirt and floaty cami.
I just have to avoid any hot air vents to prevent the Marilyn Monroe effect 😂

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BiddyPopthe2nd · 10/07/2026 18:37

All week (26+) I have been wearing my Hobbs navy slightly Aline kneelength dress, my LandsEnd black linen mid-calf length linen dress, my black linen trousers and pink 3/4 sleeve pink linen shirt/top, Hobbs green slightly a-line 3/4 sleeve dress (same shape/length as navy - just different type of buttons up the front bodice) and today my navy linen trousers and sleeveless peacock blue linen top.

I haven’t done jackets any day - which I normally would. (I have a handful in summer weights). But I have a professional job and need to be suited and booted even in the heat!

SilentBob · 10/07/2026 18:40

Chef whites (well mine are all black so technically chef blacks I guess.) Currently in my tiny commercial kitchen which has no outside door or window.

I do have an industrial A/C unit but it’s not all that rn I can tell you!

murasaki · 10/07/2026 19:26

SilentBob · 10/07/2026 18:40

Chef whites (well mine are all black so technically chef blacks I guess.) Currently in my tiny commercial kitchen which has no outside door or window.

I do have an industrial A/C unit but it’s not all that rn I can tell you!

That sounds horrible, poor you.

330ml · 10/07/2026 19:32

Knickers, extremely short shorts and a tight racer back tee.

murasaki · 10/07/2026 19:33

Very loose denim shorts, very loose fat face t shirt with wide sleeves, flip flops. No make up as it slides right off. My skin's been having a detox this week.

malloryknox123 · 10/07/2026 19:35

blue cotton dress. Only because I have DGS staying otherwise I’d be wearing only knickers

Tiddlywinks63 · 10/07/2026 19:38

Just had my third cool shower today and wearing baggy cotton pyjamas.
I wore a very tent-like, thin cotton maxi dress all day and spent most of the time sitting in front of two fans.

murasaki · 10/07/2026 19:55

I'm going to have my second shower of the day at half time in the football, and spend the rest of the evening in a towel. I have no shits to give.