If you are these things... what do you wear in summer!

[NewPurrs5]

If you're a little Chubby... a curvy type - I'm an hourglass 16) and are of the rolledup jean, Breton and Birkenstock type of woman, what on earth do you wear in summer? I hate summer, melting in the heat and I'm unprepared. Help me!

Oh p.s on a budget!

Pretty much what you've just described.

this is me.

I've got a few pairs of cotton/tapered trousers to wear with v-neck tees, but it's never cool enough.

Bought some long-legged cotton pants to go under skirts (to avoid thigh crash) to get my legs out a bit more this year.

I'm hot and melting and I'm miserable about another hot fat summer..!

I share your pain! I stick to long or three quarter linen trousers (Asda or sains as they're cheap enough to bin in autumn if needs be) and cotton tops. I bought a lovely pair of palazzo pants in m&s this year, I figure they're the closest thing to pjs than I can wear in public!

A jersey cotton or empire line dress would suit you. Try Boden or Manteray at Debenhams for a more relaxed vibe. H&M also do a basic t shirt dress with an estimated waist which is a great wardrobe staple. It works well with woolly tights in the winter.

Elasticated not estimated!

I'm a similar shape and empire line looks awful on me - hangs from my boobs and makes me look pregnant.
I wear rolled up chinos with vests/camisoles and sometimes a semi fitted jersey or cotton dress.
I am currently in a fitted but not tight thin black cotton strappy maxi dress but have been in blue Boden shorts and patterned vest most of the day

Chinos, vest, sandals. Very occasionally some kind of printed trouser, plain top combination. Sometimes shirt/blouse instead of vest.

I'm a size 16 and I wear linen trousers with V neck tee shirts or vest tops and when I want to cover my flabby arms I put on a linen shirt and leave it open so like a longish jacket. I am not remotely stylish these days but I feel cool in this. Cool as in not hot, not cool as in edgy!

Strappy skater dress, linen shirt over it, tied at the waist.

It's hard work i have to admit. Tend to stick to 3/4 length trousers, mid arm t-shirts and Birkenstocks or sandals.

Sometimes cotton dresses or skirts.

I'm quite good at hiding my chubby bits and showing the good bits.

I wear a lot of skirts with T-shirts and Birks / sandals.

Trolley how do you bare to wear Jeans😭

Should I just accept that I can't look good in summer and just wear whatever makes me feel like I stand a chance at surviving a hot day?

Tbf my shape doesn't suit Breton either but I simply know no better!

Shirt dresses with rolled up sleeves, mainly. Sometimes with cropped linen trousers underneath if I need to show a bit less skin...

I have a couple of summer dresses from Boden or Debenhams that work well with anti chaff shorts underneath. I like the chino shorts from Boden in the longest length with a t shirt or a sleeveless top.

Currently in a pair of linen loose shorts that I don't particularly like but are cool, and a sleeveless linen top. Hot and sweaty but bearable.

I'm gonna need links people! Went clothes shopping this morning and came home with a pot olant. I need help!

Boden blackberry dress. I'm a tall hourglass, and find these so flattering I have three!

im an hourglass/pear. I spend all summer in floaty cotton dresses and birkenstocks. Mantaray and fatface are usually a decent length that dont need leggings underneath

I'm an 18/20 and living in cotton knee length dresses, 3/4 length cotton or linen trousers and thin tshirts or longer floaty vest tops.