Can any Gransnetters offer some advice about fabrics or, preferably, specific manufacturers? This summer I have come to the conclusion that linen is an absolute no no for me. Since this latest heatwave started I have abandoned my linen tops, trousers and blouses as I have caught sight of myself, scarlet faced, in clothes that look like wrung out dishcloths, screwed up beyond belief. I bought trousers last year that were a cotton linen mix, with a silky lining inside the waistband which eliminated the sometimes slightly itchy sensation with linen, and thought I had hit the jackpot. Sadly, if I sit down, or worse still drive anywhere, the trousers stretch and would accommodate me and several other people. The waistband descends to almost hip level and I trip over the hem. Has anyone found cool clothing that still looks reasonably tidy after a few hours?
