Question about clothing in Tucson (Phoenix: dermatologist, how much, house)

[famlife]

We would like to get a house near Tucson for getaway purposes.. Our primary residence being in WI. I have reynaud's and arthritis, so the climate could be a good thing for me. The issue is that I need to keep my arms out of the sun, due to skin damage. Is Tucson doable with long sleeves? Maybe with a lighter material? There's things specific to Tucson that attract us, so we're not really interested in anywhere further than an hour from there. Is there anywhere near Tucson where it might be more bearable with sleeves? (also, I thing long sleeves and shorts look weird, so my general attire is long sleeves and long pants) an impossibility in Tucson? Would I be miserable? Thanks!

[Bummer]

Interesting question, Famlife.

Tucson is anything but a Slave To Fashion type of town. In fact, just about any attire is acceptable.

Good Luck

[famlife]

Thanks for the input.. Good to know that it's not a NYC fashion-wise, but I was more concerned about if it was doable in the heat, rather than if it would be fashionable. Does anyone ever wear long sleeves there in the summertime?

[Kimballette]

I'm sure some people do, but it's very hot during the summer, so most people would tend to opt for sunscreen with a high SPF over long sleeves.

I live in Phoenix, which is somewhat hotter in the summer, but, honestly, most people run from air conditioned home to air conditioned car to air conditioned office/gym/mall/school, etc. so if you wear long sleeves, and the heat doesn't kill you, you'll probably welcome them when the a/c gets chilly. Lots of people dress in layers.

[famlife]

I wish the sunscreen was an option! LoL okay.. excluding May-September, would it be awful? Thanks so much!

[BillyBaroo]

I work outside every day and many people wear long sleeves in the summer. If you drive by a landscaping crew, you will often see many in the crew wearing long sleeves.

[RickTucsonHomes]

Originally Posted by famlife

We would like to get a house near Tucson for getaway purposes.. Our primary residence being in WI. I have reynaud's and arthritis, so the climate could be a good thing for me. The issue is that I need to keep my arms out of the sun, due to skin damage. Is Tucson doable with long sleeves? Maybe with a lighter material? There's things specific to Tucson that attract us, so we're not really interested in anywhere further than an hour from there. Is there anywhere near Tucson where it might be more bearable with sleeves? (also, I thing long sleeves and shorts look weird, so my general attire is long sleeves and long pants) an impossibility in Tucson? Would I be miserable? Thanks!

Like Billy said! If you look at many people who spend all day on their jobs out in the sun ( landscapers, yard maintanace etc) most all wear light weight long sleeved shirts to keep the sun off of them. I am fair skinned, go to the dermatologist yearly, I wear long sleeve shirts when I do yard work. I also wear long sleeve dress shirts in the summer when I go on appointments. Not sure about your own conditon, guess you would have to weigh the positives against the negatives of wearing long sleeved shirts and pants. Also, how much of your day will you actually be outside in the sun versus inside with AC?

[Bummer]

Originally Posted by famlife

Thanks for the input.. Good to know that it's not a NYC fashion-wise, but I was more concerned about if it was doable in the heat, rather than if it would be fashionable. Does anyone ever wear long sleeves there in the summertime?

Oooooooooops, I misunderstood your question.

During the two "UGH" months of Summer (July and August) when the humidity runs on the high side (probably low by comparison), long sleeves may be a little uncomfortable but definitely no worse than Wisconsin.

As others have posted, many outdoor workers wear longs sleeves.

[M74]

Hahaha! First "two" months of summer? Funny stuff there. Anyway, a good site I've gone to to by SPF clothing is SPF.COM. (Hopefully a MOD won't cut this as I'm not sure if it's allowed to post a site?) I used to work for a pool service company and I also, now, exercise outside. I have found these light fabric, long sleeve shirts to do wonders. I'm of Scandinavian descent and burn in the shade. Good luck!

[vjsoto]

Originally Posted by famlife

We would like to get a house near Tucson for getaway purposes.. Our primary residence being in WI. I have reynaud's and arthritis, so the climate could be a good thing for me. The issue is that I need to keep my arms out of the sun, due to skin damage. Is Tucson doable with long sleeves? Maybe with a lighter material? There's things specific to Tucson that attract us, so we're not really interested in anywhere further than an hour from there. Is there anywhere near Tucson where it might be more bearable with sleeves? (also, I thing long sleeves and shorts look weird, so my general attire is long sleeves and long pants) an impossibility in Tucson? Would I be miserable? Thanks!

I would avoid long sleeves or even any sleeves at all during the summer, but starting from October to early April it would be very doable. Of course you could do it in the summer, but I would find it very uncomfortable. If you don't perspire a lot, you could probably get away with it. Just beware of heat stroke if you don't sweat.