LuvOrlando
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jun 8, 2006
Before I went down to WDW I did lots of research because I didn't want the uncomfortable repeat from a June Orlando trip a few years back which was hot sticky and all around ikk.
By all accounts from sports websites i found for runners and such cotton and natural fibers are the enemy of hot humidity. All my stuff is natural fibers so I had to go on a search. Underclothes were the trickiest part for me, my kids have microfiber from being athletes and my daughter has plenty of sports bras she was ok. My husband wasn't too bad either, we got him some microfiber Adidas from sports authority, they came in packs of 3 and weren't cheap but he wasn't any more thrilled that I was about the idea of chafing- I just got him what my son has always been using in lacrosse. I ended up with a bunch of microfiber 'best fitting panties in the world' from Walmart because I knew I would go back to cotton when I get home., no need to waste $$$. the bras were the hardest thing because I'm a DD and anyone like me knows that either there is thick support which isn't heat friendly or things just droop, mot the look i am going for lol. I did stumble across a few websites that recommended different brands but most were too $$$ to just be a vacation thing. I did read some recommend Targets champion and while I did need to order it online 492140508230 I was very happy with what I got, it did not hurt my neck, did provide support, and most importantly I kept me cool and comfortable without being indecent- I usually like a little more "coverage" so I simply folded up 2 small toilet tissue squares and placed them strategically when I got dressed in the am. I also picked myself up 3 full outfits of microfiber sport Skorts and tanks-also from Target just for the trip while my husband picked out about 6 at other retailers.
Can I say that on numerous occasions during this trip we both found ourselves raving at how grateful we were to be in quick wicking microfiber because even though the sweat would gather it would disappear as quickly. My husband was very skeptical at my wanting to shop right before vacation but gave in due to previous memory and me voicing that its dopey to risk being miserable for a multi thousand dollar trip over $350 in stuff he'd use anyway. I am so glad I listenened to other people, it made such a huge difference in our comfort which meant we could tolerate the heat much longer and enjoy water rides without worrying about bunching up-didn't happen.
OH, and this is the second time I picked up the Monistat chafing gel- I just put in on the creases and spots that might rub every morning and was good to go for the day-I think I got the Monistat tip here so I'm paying it forward.
I also brought a spray can of Lotrimin (can says jock itch but its an antifungal that works on all heat rash stuff) and simply applied it to any red hotspots anywhere after showering at night, no heat rash for anyone this time. I think I learned about this on here too
Hope this helps anyone getting ready for some Florida fun
By all accounts from sports websites i found for runners and such cotton and natural fibers are the enemy of hot humidity. All my stuff is natural fibers so I had to go on a search. Underclothes were the trickiest part for me, my kids have microfiber from being athletes and my daughter has plenty of sports bras she was ok. My husband wasn't too bad either, we got him some microfiber Adidas from sports authority, they came in packs of 3 and weren't cheap but he wasn't any more thrilled that I was about the idea of chafing- I just got him what my son has always been using in lacrosse. I ended up with a bunch of microfiber 'best fitting panties in the world' from Walmart because I knew I would go back to cotton when I get home., no need to waste $$$. the bras were the hardest thing because I'm a DD and anyone like me knows that either there is thick support which isn't heat friendly or things just droop, mot the look i am going for lol. I did stumble across a few websites that recommended different brands but most were too $$$ to just be a vacation thing. I did read some recommend Targets champion and while I did need to order it online 492140508230 I was very happy with what I got, it did not hurt my neck, did provide support, and most importantly I kept me cool and comfortable without being indecent- I usually like a little more "coverage" so I simply folded up 2 small toilet tissue squares and placed them strategically when I got dressed in the am. I also picked myself up 3 full outfits of microfiber sport Skorts and tanks-also from Target just for the trip while my husband picked out about 6 at other retailers.
Can I say that on numerous occasions during this trip we both found ourselves raving at how grateful we were to be in quick wicking microfiber because even though the sweat would gather it would disappear as quickly. My husband was very skeptical at my wanting to shop right before vacation but gave in due to previous memory and me voicing that its dopey to risk being miserable for a multi thousand dollar trip over $350 in stuff he'd use anyway. I am so glad I listenened to other people, it made such a huge difference in our comfort which meant we could tolerate the heat much longer and enjoy water rides without worrying about bunching up-didn't happen.
OH, and this is the second time I picked up the Monistat chafing gel- I just put in on the creases and spots that might rub every morning and was good to go for the day-I think I got the Monistat tip here so I'm paying it forward.
I also brought a spray can of Lotrimin (can says jock itch but its an antifungal that works on all heat rash stuff) and simply applied it to any red hotspots anywhere after showering at night, no heat rash for anyone this time. I think I learned about this on here too
Hope this helps anyone getting ready for some Florida fun
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