A dress for the hottest days

Short answer: In the heat it is air between fabric and skin that cools. A loose dress in a thin material that moves moisture away is cooler than a close-fitting one, whatever the length.

Loose rather than short

A loose dress lets air around the body. A short, close-fitting dress clings when you sweat.

The material

Bamboo viscose moves the moisture away from the skin instead of holding on to it. See bamboo dresses.

Chafing between the thighs

That is the most common reason the dress stays at home in the heat. See bamboo under-shorts.

Under the dress

A smooth layer underneath stops both clinging and see-through. See bamboo slip.

The colour

Light colours take up less light in direct sun. The effect is smaller than many people think, but it is there.

For travel

A dress that does not crease can be worn straight after arrival. See bamboo clothing for the summer holiday.

Washing

Summer dresses are washed often. 40 degrees inside out and air drying in the shade. See the washing guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is a short dress cooler?

Not necessarily. Air between fabric and skin matters more than the length.

What stops chafing between the thighs?

Under-shorts. They put a smooth layer between the thighs.

Do light dresses turn see-through?

Thin light qualities can in backlight. A slip solves it.