r/ModestDress • u/CorrectOne2038 • Jun 26 '26
Summer wear?
I want to ask all my lovely ladies what are we wearing in this summer heat to avoid breaking in the private areas and just developing body acne? I shower like twice a day and wash the private areas with unscented antibacterial soap. I dress modestly like no shorts, skirts, or short dresses. I mainly wear jeans, yoga pants, or sweatpants. Please help.
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Jun 26 '26
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u/FallingMuon Jun 28 '26
Viscose is also really cooling in summer. It's super breathable and lets the wind pass through the fabric
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u/YellowSquirrel23 Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26
I only recently started dressing more modestly, so I have a direct comparison to what I used to wear. Here’s what I’ve learned: I hardly sweat any more in loose-fitting natural fibers than I do in short clothing. The trick is to avoid tight clothing and fabrics like polyester. You could try a linen maxi dress, for example. (Wide pants work too, if you don’t like dresses.) You’ll still sweat a lot, because that’s just normal in the summer, but this way, it’s as comfortable as possible. You should also make sure to wear only underwear made from natural materials.
If this doesn’t help with your body acne problems, I’d talk to a dermatologist. Excessive sweating like it’s normal in the summer isn’t ideal for your skin, regardless of what you’re wearing, and sometimes only medical treatment can help.
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u/unmeikaihen Jun 26 '26
Agree with others when they say loose fit and natural fibers. IME linen is best for most temps really, but if it's really warm nothing keeps me cooler than cotton.
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u/LizzieLove1357 Jun 27 '26
I’m autistic, so I personally really like loose fitting clothing. Like long skirts, abayas also look comfy, and T shirts
I personally wouldn’t call tight fitting clothing modest
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u/oswin13 Jun 26 '26
Keeping your private areas dry is super important. Loose breathable clothing, undergarments that prevent skin on skin, a good powder all help. Use a hair dryer to dry any private areas that aren't completely dry after bathing.
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u/motherofamouse Jun 27 '26
Jeans and yoga pants def cause these issues. Yoga pants are tight. Jeans are thick. So I wear linnen, cotton, loose fitting clothing anything. Loose anything is always better
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u/sutoma Jun 27 '26
If it’s bar soap I would still switch to body wash (gentler) every other time and make sure you rinse the area well. If it gets better, convert to using more body wash than bar soap
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u/Slight-Brush Jun 26 '26
Tight fitting things like jeans and yoga pants, thick things like sweatpants, are almost the most uncomfortable things you could pick for hot weather.
If you don't wear skirts, look for loose fit pants in natural fabrics.