I wish I had central air conditioning or at least enough money and time to spend the summer at some exotic beach. But since I have neither of those...

Hot weather can really make me feel uncomfortable. I really admire athletes; anyone who can think clearly with their head and win something while baking in the hot heat of the summer is definitely worth my respect. While me? IMHO, heat and sweat don't rhyme with thinking and wining; they rhyme with beat and wet.

But I can't help to draw a parallel (an off-beat one for sure) between fabric used in athletes' gear and the fabric used in plus size clothes. Despite the difference in size and function, both tend to lean towards fabrics that breathe. Baseball players with their cotton jersey, runners with their tight polyester-like outfit, and even NASCAR racers would insist on something that won't dehydrate them. Must I also mention that a Sumo wrestler is naked as well? The parallel would probably be lost on that, though.

What a weird train of thought. I better do something about this heat. In the meantime, if someone asked me what to wear on a hot day like this; I would probably say a fan - plus size preferably!

Finding the right pants can be hard. For starters, you don't have to directly deal with the big question that plagues the entire plus size fashion - does it look good? Will it make me look better than I really am? As a rule, pants are strictly about freedom of movement, it all boils down to being able to move around physically and not having your clothes restrain your activities.
Pants are always nice, they never exceed that line and become beautiful. When choosing to wear something that looks attractive below the waist line, chances are you are going to opt for a pair of shoes. The only time I can imagine someone noticing your pants is when you don't have them on you. :)
Anyway, I consider myself lucky when it comes to selecting plus size pants. The way I am built I need fabrics that breathe. This more or less rules out denim and blue jeans from my choice of pants. I do have to be very picky when it comes to their design though, I don't want to look like I'm about to go to the office when attending a casual party.
But then again, I do love challenges, especially one where I'll end up looking smart and feeling good about myself.