During heat waves, which are becoming the norm, people reveal more skin than fabric. The intense heat makes even the slightest opaque material unbearable. Yet, on the scorching asphalt and in the heart of this oppressive atmosphere, some women remain loyal to thick sweatshirts and wide-legged trousers. No, it's not torture, simply a reflection of inner turmoil and low self-esteem.<\/p>\n
With temperatures soaring and the heat making the landscape shimmer, we're wearing as few clothes as possible. Even in a cotton top and a thigh-high skirt, we're sweating profusely and leaving puddles wherever we sit. If we could go out in a triangle top and beach bottoms in the city, we'd do it without hesitation. While most women stroll around in cropped tops, barely-there blouses, and flowing dresses made of minimal fabric, others wander through this open-air furnace bundled up in their sweatshirts as if it were the dead of winter.<\/p>\n
At the sight of this January-like look, eyes widen, whispers fly, and outraged gasps erupt. How can any normal person brave the scorching air and molten asphalt with so many layers on? This outfit, which makes us sweat twice as much as spectators, seems utterly incongruous with the current humid climate. For many, it's pure madness, but for those involved, it's a form of protection. Not against UV rays, but against the stares of others.<\/p>\n
Often, when women wear sweatshirts or chunky knits in the summer, it's not because they're naturally sensitive to the cold or have ultra-sensitive, porcelain skin. This fleece-lined outfit is simply camouflage, used to minimize curves<\/a> , smooth out bulges<\/a> , and conceal a certain body shape<\/a> . In an eye-opening post, content creator @ cht.am<\/a> explains the reasons behind this sartorial habit, which she considers "incomprehensible." "A few years ago, I was so insecure that I wore sweatshirts when it was 40\u00b0C (104\u00b0F). The sun revealed what I wanted to hide." <\/p>\n\n