Looking to upgrade my style/fashion and seeking advice

davchun

I've always had issues overheating. It didn't matter if I was underweight or overweight, I'd still sweat through my clothes. I don't have thyroid issues, and I don't have hyperhidrosis. I mostly think it's my anxiety giving me issues.

I also am very particular about my fabrics. For shirts, I've found that I don't like polyester-like material or anything that feels super silky. I've even purchased 100% cotton shirts that I absolutely hate. The only shirt I like is Costco's Kirkland Signature T-shirts. For some reason, I'm fine with most materials as shorts. I just generally don't like long sleeve pants as I don't like anything on the bottom half of my legs. I don't even like joggers or scrubs that much.

It's hard for me to figure out fashion, as I also value comfort. I've always just worn a T-shirt and shorts, and because I overheat easily, I always debate whether or not I should wear a hoodie (I find 20-30 degrees F my most comfortable temperature range). Lately, my new friends have been giving me s**t because I dress like a middle/high-schooler still (we're in a grad school program).

I really would like some clothing/style advice while navigating these issues.

I live on the east coast of the USA. I’m a 26-year-old male.

Tesslynne

I'm wondering whether layering a bit might help you. For example sometimes wearing a tshirt over a long sleeved top & if you get hot you could (privately!) take off the long sleeved top or the tshirt. Another idea is maybe carry some extra clothes in your bag. I'm also wondering when it comes to hoodies, if there are some that are lighter, less hot etc. Could you wear an unzipped one? It might still be too hot for you, but it's just a thought.

 "The only shirt I like is Costco's Kirkland Signature T-shirts."

What do you like about them? If you can figure that out, maybe you can find other t shirts that have some of the same features.

I don't know how you'd feel about something like longer shorts. I kinda get what you're saying, you can overheat easily, you need to be comfortable. So I can understand why jeans or trousers might feel uncomfortable for you. But I'm wondering about some kind of longer shorts, if you just wear short ones?

I looked up the Costco Kirkland Signature T-shirts and I think they look good. I think you could have a bit of a range of them, some with writing on them if you want, some plain in different colours. So, I think you COULD stick with those but make sure you have a bit of a variety of them, maybe?

Others might have more tips for you and I hope what I've said is helpful.

NDmummy

I get what you mean about different fabrics/materials. My children all have slightly different issues about clothes. Everyone's ASD/ ADHD/ of course natural fabrics will help ease problems with overheating and sweating but it's the textures that can be a pain. Have you tried any bamboo clothing, that seems more adaptable, can feel much better on skin. Underwear in bamboo appears to be really comfy and lessens sweaty itchiness. A really thin bamboo layer next to skin might help and like others have said you could then layer a thin longer sleeved shirt over which might look smarter but not cook you. Son used to have some smart casual type trousers, like cargo/chino type that were full length but lower legs zipped off leaving longer length shorts if needed. At the end of the day though you need to do whats is best and most comfortable for you. When you find a material or clothing item you like and are comfortable in buy several , maybe a few different colours and mix and match with a few graphic type T's or shirts that you like. I hope you find your vibe 😊

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