Also, I cover. No matter how little goes under the abaya, it's still hot. I'm still covered. I'd still be hot even if I were butt naked. Saudi Arabia gets hot.
Now we're moving to Jeddah and I'll have to sacrifice good weather here in the Saudi South (20-30 degrees) for opportunities and a new home in 40 degree weather. I know, I know- there are seasons where it gets breezy and nice in Jeddah. I'm just too darn hot all the time.
I'm really at a loss when it comes to hot weather work attire. I'm worried I'll sweat off all my makeup, ruin my hair with my shaylah, and wear the wrong clothes to work. I'd hate to do that, and I'd hate to be standing there teaching all those kids while sweat runs off my brow like I'm a disgusting sloppy, meting mess. Lol. Sorry. That's what I invision! I want to find youthful (I'm nearing 23... only. Yes.), colorful, fun, weather friendly work attire that covers my shoulders and is relatively inexpensive. Is. This. Possible?
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Q. 1) What would look good with nude shoes in terms of a book bag/ purse. What colour? Should I just get a nude purse?
I'm thinking something along the lines of a quarter sleeve cardigan and a skirt. I dread the thought of 'slacks' and a blouse, I don't want to look matronly or be uncomfortable. Something about slacks always made me feel fat, most are high waist-ed yet not high enough waist-ed to properly fit me. They always cut me off in my ponch area, you know the area that my child thrived in for 9 months. Yeah, that area.
Q. 2) Nylons, good in hot weather or not? My legs look hellish from mosquito bites.
Anyway, at the bottom I will include some pictures of outfits I like for summer. Feel free to comment and agree or disagree!
Since you are working with kids, I would stick to comfortable clothes. And because of the heat I would stay away from the nylons, very itchy and uncomfortable.
ReplyDeleteGreat to know! I wouldn't dare spend all that money on really good nylons to find out that its a bad pairing with heat. I rarely get to wear all my Canadian purchases for that reason lol. I love maxi dresses, I was trying to steer away from my usual style but you're right about comfort. Maybe a bright maxi skirt with a nice sheer blouse? Airy and covers all the bases! Thanks!
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