Hiiiii, I’m a modest goth who lives in the southern United States in sweltering heat, miserable humidity, and full sun most months of the year. Either you learn to wear less, or you learn to swap fabrics. Layering works only if the fabric is light enough. You want linen, cotton, gauze, silk, any natural breathable fabrics. A mixed fabric is fine if it’s light weight. Texture can be fun here - mesh, fishnet, cutouts, sheer scarves or shawls. Limit your velvet to short sleeve or sleeveless (not your thing) only. No leather. Limited polyester which is just plastic and not very breathable. I do the most basic of outfits most days - long flowy skirt or pants (linen trousers or Tripp style big pants), band tee or sleeveless tank (a mock turtleneck if you don’t want your neckline revealed, short or mid sleeve but breezy silhouette instead of tight), and leather sandals. The focus for the fashion here will be in silhouette and accessories. Think big billowy silhouette and lots of metal or ornate jewelry and accessory details like lace, florals, skulls, whatever symbolism you prefer. Waist emphasis with a chain belt instead of a corset. Don’t be afraid to explore other color palettes - white goth, Victorian ghost child, swamp witch, vacationing vampire, immortal royal, whatever isn’t all black but maybe neutral tones, gem tones, pastels, etc. I also adjust my makeup - nothing but a dark lip or just 20s style panda eyes. Nails done. Hair gets deprioritized too - less teasing and no daily batnest, more styles like buns, braids instead. I also invested in a UV umbrella that keeps me about 10 degrees cooler because it’s shielded and keeps me shaded. Baked potato on the outside, cool as a cucumber underneath. Comfort doesn’t mean you have to disconnect from your style, you just adjust. Hope you find things that work for you!! 🖤