How to Wear Long Sleeved Shirts in Hot Weather

Last Updated: February 4, 2023

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.

Steps

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When you first go outside, wear a short sleeved shirt, and a jacket on top of it. 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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Take a few water bottles to drink so it can cool you down when it is hot. 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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If you are a girl, put your hair up. Sometimes, it's actually the hair that's the problem, and what is making you hot.
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Wear very light clothing. 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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Wear shirts that can cool you off. Sometimes cotton does the trick, but will make you sweat. It does cool you off at times, but if you can't handle it, you can wear a different material.^{[1]
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Wear light long-sleeved shirts. 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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Try on silk long-sleeved shirts - these clothes can be light and might not make you sweat. 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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Don't wear fabrics like polyester. 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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Expert Q&A

Question

How can you dress up a long sleeve shirt?

Dina Scherer
Wardrobe Stylist & Personal Shopper
Dina Scherer is an Image and Wardrobe Stylist and the Founder of Modnitsa Styling, based in New York City. With over a decade of experience, Dina specializes in color analysis, style development, closet editing, and personal shopping. She helps her clients elevate their personal style and curate a wardrobe aligned with their lifestyle. Dina holds degrees in Advertising and Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, and a Certificate in Image Consulting from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Dina Scherer

Wardrobe Stylist & Personal Shopper

Expert Answer

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.
Question

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

Community Answer

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

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?

Community Answer

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.

Warnings

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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