Clothes for a hot climate

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Pistachios & cream

I’ve a friend who lives in the Philippines and she says that the choice of material is most important. Stay away from synthetic materials like polyester as they make you sweat more and instead buy linen, cotton silk etc for breath ability.

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Not sure where to get the trousers but yes cotton would be important. I like the cotton T-shirt’s in dunes, they wash well and are very comfortable and breathable.

dee_mc

Yep, fabric choice is the most important thing. Thin, muslin type cotton is great for tops and shirts.
If you can put together one or two outfits before you go, I'd suggest buying a few bits when you get there because it'll be tough enough to find anything summery in the shops here in Ireland at this stage in the year.
Having said that, I picked up a few pairs of wide leg linen trousers for a friend who wears an unusual size in M&S at the beginning of November last year, on clearance at around a quarter of the original price, so you might get lucky too!

sashafierce

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You could try here?

You can find pretty much everything in that place.

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Zero Point

I have quite a few long silk chiffon skirts in various colours for this purpose. The long floaty natural fabric helps the air to circulate creating almost like a fan effect as you walk and helps to keep you cool. You can wear them with a cami style vest top or t-shirt. I also have a few pashiminas in plain neutral colours that are handy to throw over the shoulders or hair especially if it's a warm country which might have a more modest/conservative dress style.

meeeeh

I think the best bet is to browse mid season sales. Zara is still adding lighter styles on their website but their trousers tend to be polyester rich and not the most pleasant in hot weather.

Cos have loads, I don't know how many are in the store but there are plenty in ther mid season sale on the website

https://www.cosstores.com/en_eur/women/sale/trousers.html

You could also try Weekday. Their sale is starting in couple of days so lighter stuff will be in one spot.

https://www.weekday.com/en_eur/women/trousers/product.creil-trousers-yellow.0648131003.html

Mango had loads of linen in this year so you could try their mid season sale but I think that brands under H&M are probably better bet.

ger vallely

Where are you based op? In Galway there’s a shop called Kembali. They sell those loose trousers that are cuffed at the bottom. My daughter got a few lovely pairs in there. Years ago when I lived in Dublin there was Asha, think it was in Stephens Green centre, they used to sell that type of thing. Depending on where you are going, maybe buying a pair or two here and stocking up when you’re away might be an option. The more ‘hippy’ style shops here tends to sell loads of them. And not forgetting TKMAXX.

Spanish Eyes

Buy at your destination. Look at what the natives are wearing. Loose muslin light trousers are the best. No chub rub for starters!

I have given up going to extremely hot destinations now. Far too uncomfortable outside the air conditioning type places, and very hard work too. Ugh.

sashafierce

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Twee.

When I was in Vietnam I lived in linen-esque shorts from Forever 21, they were very comfortable. On top I had a load of string tops from ASOS, they come in 3 packs. Don't know where you're going but the washing machines in Vietnam destroyed some of my clothes so be warned! Playsuits are handy as well as there's less chub rub than a dress but can look a bit more put together than shorts and top.

I got a few pairs of the elephant pants in markets, very cooling. They were about the only thing that fit me, couldn't get anything in the fashion stores over there. Too tall and too busty apparently! All the tees I bought shrunk after one wash.

sashafierce

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Twee.

Ooh I ripped a pair getting down from a top bunk in a hostel! Missed a rung on the ladder and then RIPPPPP!

Where are you going if you don't mind me asking? I didn't encounter any squat toilets in Vietnam or Cambodia! Now I was on the tourist trail generally, so might vary where you're going. I did come across one in Rome though!

GingerLily

I'm heading to SE Asia very soon and freaking out about what to wear.

I'm a size 14 too so worried that the clothes will be too small

sabat

Elephant pants are the Asian equivalent of the leprechaun hats Carrolls sell here.

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GingerLily

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South America so probably won't see many squattys but when j was in SE Asia they were everywhere and I'd forgotten my shewee!!!!

On that note @GingerLily, bring a sheewee!!!!!!

I want to say thanks for the tip, but I'm now I'm in terror

Twee.

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Elephant pants are the Asian equivalent of the leprechaun hats Carrolls sell here.

Not really sure how that's relevant to the OPs question?

They might not be what the locals wear but when you need modest clothing or something to keep the mozzies out, that will easily squish into a backpack they're very handy to have.

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I'm heading to SE Asia very soon and freaking out about what to wear.

I'm a size 14 too so worried that the clothes will be too small

I'm a 12 and couldn't get much to fit me in the shops, sadly! There were loads of cute boutiques in Hanoi but a lot of things were one size. Unless you're getting stuff made for you I wouldn't bank on picking up much clothes there apart from the elephant pants and swing dresses you'll see in markets. I spent all my spare money on ceramics and jewellery, always fits!

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cailineile

I live here in the tropics, -Singapore and am travelling Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand at the moment. Initially when I moved here I had linen trousers that I bought with me, I ended up dumping them after 3 months. 

Honestly it depends on what activity you will be doing, dresses and skirts I now find the most cooling. When I know I'm going to be walking a lot I wear workout tops and workout gear ( Lululemon, nike, under armour anything that will wick away the sweat, plus they are so comfortable, Ive lots of silk too but only wear it occasionally, as I hate the sweat marks. From memory M&S had those type of pants in their swimwear section the last time I was at home, they usually have them online .

One word, if you are looking at bottoms, try to get the darker colours, the light ones show all the sweat marks and when you are sitting for a while and get up , you are all sticky and marks on clothes. 

PM me if you have any specific questions. I'll gladly answer.

Thoie

Oxendales have culottes and knee length shorts (though their ordering/shopping experience drives me insane).

For those worried about chub-rub, pick up some anti-chafing gel - great stuff. Most big chemists have it.