August fashions.

[xipotec]

First time visitor, used to the HOT FL and southern summers….

Was going to buy my wife a cute rockabilly Minnie inspired dress for touring one day?

Anyone goto DL in a dress? How practical is it?

 

[Lisa24jks]

Dresses are fine, IMO. (And very common to see around the park!) But absolutely make sure she has shorts or something to wear underneath. No matter how thick or thin someone’s thighs are, walking for miles and miles in the summer heat without shorts is a recipe for disaster.

But if the dress is comfy and the footwear is appropriate, it should be fine. (Also make sure it’s not a dress that is fastened with ties, because Disney can dress code you if it’s something that can come untied on rides.)

 

[xipotec]

I did not know they had a dress code!

So some type of shorts underneith?

 

[Lisa24jks]

Yeah, it’s not super well known and they generally only dress code you if it’s a safety issue.

Yep! Bike shorts usually work well. Anything to keep thighs from rubbing together all day. (And also maybe look into anti-chafing stick or cream too. Just in case.)

 

[xipotec]

Wifey is in very good shape at 49. I will buy a pair as backup just in case.

 

[mouschievous]

Wifey is in very good shape at 49. I will buy a pair as backup just in case.

Doesn't matter how great of shape you're in, walking 10-12 miles will cause chafing for most people if there isn't some type of barrier!

 

[FeistyDisneyMom]

Yeah, it’s not super well known and they generally only dress code you if it’s a safety issue.

Yep! Bike shorts usually work well. Anything to keep thighs from rubbing together all day. (And also maybe look into anti-chafing stick or cream too. Just in case.)

I had not even thought about using my anti-chafing cream while at DLR! So glad you brought this up!

It made a major difference when I was training for a race, so I should have thought of it.

 

[BadPinkTink]

I wear dresses, as my outfits are Disney Bounding. Most defiantly biker shorts or leggings are needed. Does not matter how great shape you are, 12 to 14 hours, walking approx 10 miles on concrete which absorbs heat, as well as the physical effect of heat on the body, bare legs are a big no go.

Also tell her to forget about having cute shoes to match the dress. You will see all the regulars wearing cute dresses, and then on their feet they have sneakers and socks or beat up shoes, or even hiking boats.

 

[xipotec]

Yeah I had already realized sneakers for everyone…

Added shorts to the list….

 

[BadPinkTink]

Yeah I had already realized sneakers for everyone…

Added shorts to the list….

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very similar to what I wear. I would also advise some sort of shoulder wrap, a cardigan or pashmina scarf or bolero jacket. If she has a bag, a cross body or back pack or shoulder bag, the bag straps on bare skin gets irritating in the heat after a few hours.

Also , something you might not even realize, with a dress like that you also need to think about underware, specifically bras. A halterneck dress really needs a bra with halterneck straps, or the bra needs to be racer back or balcony style. Some bras have adjustable straps, which you can change from traditional style to racer back or halterneck.

 

[xipotec]

very similar to what I wear. I would also advise some sort of shoulder wrap, a cardigan or pashmina scarf or bolero jacket. If she has a bag, a cross body or back pack or shoulder bag, the bag straps on bare skin gets irritating in the heat after a few hours.

Also , something you might not even realize, with a dress like that you also need to think about underware, specifically bras. A halterneck dress really needs a bra with halterneck straps, or the bra needs to be racer back or balcony style. Some bras have adjustable straps, which you can change from traditional style to racer back or halterneck.

Good call on the bag. She has a small Tinkerbell purse that doubles as a waist bag.

As for the “support” pretty sure shes set on that as she has a few dresses like this alreay.

Her birthday is this Wed so we still have 60 days to pick up anything else.

How will this dress hold up on the rides?

 

[BadPinkTink]

Good call on the bag. She has a small Tinkerbell purse that doubles as a waist bag.

As for the “support” pretty sure shes set on that as she has a few dresses like this alreay.

Her birthday is this Wed so we still have 60 days to pick up anything else.

How will this dress hold up on the rides?

The dress will be fine on the rides, its more about the comfort level of the person in the heat and the things you don't realise until you have first hand experience

Enjoy your planning

 

[Karin1984]

Just be aware of certain rides are a little awkward in a dress or a skirt, depending on whether there is a safety bar between your legs.

 

[mouschievous]

Just be aware of certain rides are a little awkward in a dress or a skirt, depending on whether there is a safety bar between your legs.

Another good reason for a pair of bike shorts underneath

 

[DLgal]

Just give her the dress and she will figure out what else she needs "underneath."

To be totally honest, though, I would not be comfortable in a dress like this walking around the parks in August. It's cute, definitely, but not practical. It's a massive sunburn risk, not supportive enough "up top" for rides that can be jarring, and the heat bouncing up off the pavement right onto legs and being trapped by the skirt...big nope for me. I only wear lightweight moisture wicking clothing (like Under Armour heat gear or quick dry shorts/capris) in the parks in late summer. August can be brutal. If that dress is not 100% cotton, forget about it. She will be so hot.

 

[DizMe]

That dress is darling! I've worn dresses like that for years to Dapper Days. I've not gone in August, but I've gone when it was very very hot--so much so that they changed the Dapper Day schedules to presumably cooler times (was Sept, moved to November). I always found dresses like that to be a good choice in hot weather.

I agree with DLgal that if you give her the dress, she'll be able to figure out what to wear underneath.

The most important thing is to bring comfortable shoes. Keds, waterproof sandals or flats are good options. I learned the hard way to resist wearing shoes that were fashionably cute but not Disney friendly.

I often wear a hat for the sun and I always bring some sort of cover-up (sweater, light jacket) on hot days, not only to guard against the sun, but because the abrupt shift in temperature when you go indoors in stores or on rides can feel brutally cold. I have admit here that I'm a cold wienie and ALWAYS carry a very light jacket in my bag.

 

[xipotec]

Just give her the dress and she will figure out what else she needs "underneath."

To be totally honest, though, I would not be comfortable in a dress like this walking around the parks in August. It's cute, definitely, but not practical. It's a massive sunburn risk, not supportive enough "up top" for rides that can be jarring, and the heat bouncing up off the pavement right onto legs and being trapped by the skirt...big nope for me. I only wear lightweight moisture wicking clothing (like Under Armour heat gear or quick dry shorts/capris) in the parks in late summer. August can be brutal. If that dress is not 100% cotton, forget about it. She will be so hot.

This was actually my major concern. We are used to brutal heat living in the southeast, not to mention oppressive humidity.

I keep looking at Anaheim historical weather data and it mostly shows 65’s in the AM , averaging mid-high 80’s…with an occasional 90 peak…for the mid afternoon, then a gradual return to the 70’s in the evening.

Those temps will be like heaven compared to what our summers are like.

BUT , that womt make up for non breathing dress or a bad day with the temps.

We are staying right across the street on Harbor, so its like a 5 minute walk, I guess we can change if needed.

 

[xipotec]

That dress is darling! I've worn dresses like that for years to Dapper Days. I've not gone in August, but I've gone when it was very very hot--so much so that they changed the Dapper Day schedules to presumably cooler times (was Sept, moved to November). I always found dresses like that to be a good choice in hot weather.

I agree with DLgal that if you give her the dress, she'll be able to figure out what to wear underneath.

The most important thing is to bring comfortable shoes. Keds, waterproof sandals or flats are good options. I learned the hard way to resist wearing shoes that were fashionably cute but not Disney friendly.

I often wear a hat for the sun and I always bring some sort of cover-up (sweater, light jacket) on hot days, not only to guard against the sun, but because the abrupt shift in temperature when you go indoors in stores or on rides can feel brutally cold. I have admit here that I'm a cold wienie and ALWAYS carry a very light jacket in my bag.

We are doing sit down meals for dinner each day, and may goto the hotel to change for the evening tour.

Especially if its been hot and we have done splash a bunch!

Good call on the waterproof shoe options.

 

[DLgal]

This was actually my major concern. We are used to brutal heat living in the southeast, not to mention oppressive humidity.

I keep looking at Anaheim historical weather data and it mostly shows 65’s in the AM , averaging mid-high 80’s…with an occasional 90 peak…for the mid afternoon, then a gradual return to the 70’s in the evening.

Those temps will be like heaven compared to what our summers are like.

BUT , that womt make up for non breathing dress or a bad day with the temps.

We are staying right across the street on Harbor, so its like a 5 minute walk, I guess we can change if needed.

It's the sun that is the problem. It is far stronger than you will be expecting. There also may be humidity in August, or hot, dry Santa Ana winds. Our weather is unpredictable, but in over 20 years living down here, I have never NOT been hot in Disneyland parks in August. It's just a matter of how hot. Upper 90s/100s is not unusual. Our weather gets hottest between August and October.

If you were coming in June, I'd tell you that dress would be a perfect choice. But August is a different story. Your wife will know her own tolerance best and will know if a dress like that will work or not. I'm sure she will bring it and see how the weather actually is and make the final call during the trip. Plan a nice dinner one night maybe, so she can at least wear it in the evening one day.

 

[FeistyDisneyMom]

Add a nice, wide brimmed sun hat to complete the look and help with sun protection. The dress is absolutely adorable and I would love it. You are also so incredibly thoughtful to be doing all this research!