Do most people wear hats in the summer there to protect themselves from the sun? (men and women). Any other clothing tips appreciated. For sure, we'll have to get one of those Sun City tees! Thanks Patty and Dave
I really don't see too many people wearing hats except on the golf course or maybe walking. But who golfs or walks when it is over 100? In the six years I have been in Sun City (original) I have probably worn a dress or skirt just a couple of times. I am now in the process of getting rid of all my dresses and skirts. Might keep 1 or 2. In the summer I do like long easy fitting dresses that are cool. Sweatshirts are popular in the winter. Last winter there was one day that some ladies worn their fur jacket to church. Sometimes in church ladies wear a dress or skirt. I wear pants and a top with sleeves. Long in winter. Short in summer. In the summer, men seem to wear walking shorts to church. I really don't think that is appropriate.
I got my Sun City tshirt at Walgreens. The Home Owners Association also has SC tshirts at their office.
I do a lot of walking and always wear a hat. I got the unisex one I wear the most at True Value on Greenway and I always get people asking where I got it. It has a longer part that covers the back of the neck and can be lifted up with the piece of velcro. It also has an adjustable chin strap which has proven to be very handy since we get gusts of wind and it's more pleasant to walk without one hand constantly grabbing one's hat. It is also a very light hat in a neutral color and the brim really shades the face. There are mesh vents along the crown too which work well to keep the heat from gathering. It is also supposed to have some sort of UV protection value. Although it might seen counterintuitive to wear long sleeves, my lighweight safari-style shirt "breathes" via shoulder vents and the sleeves can be rolled up and kept in place with buttons. These types of shirts are seen in travel catalogues and sports shops. Try wicking clothes rather than just cotton. Shorts are so much more comfortable than long pants in the heat and dresses let air circulate better than skirts and blouses. Travel clothing places often state which clothing works best for extreme weather conditions and they have innovative products like zip-off pants/shorts or skirts that zip off from the waistband and leave shorts intact. I utilize lots of my travel clothes for AZ.
