Swimsuit coverup that protects from sun exposure?

[Colorado Kat]

When I want a swim-suit coverup, I want to protect my skin from too much sun. So I am looking for something with short sleeves, at least.

 

I have a terrible time finding anything. Ideally, it would also have a pocket for my sign and sail card.

 

Suggestions?

[ShellyNY76]

Google SPF clothing. There's alot of choices, I'd post some links but I'm off to work in a few minutes and my computer's not agreeing with me. They're a little pricey, but my mom has bought some SPF clothing after a cancer scare, and it really does the job.

[Hoyaheel]

Is there a particular style you're looking for? Lands End has some long sleeve cover-ups and a variety of styles in all sizes. All I've seen at Target & Walmart are strapless dresses or otherwise skimpy type coverups. I personally have a few sleeveless coverups from LE - a couple are knee length and a couple are ankle length. Bought them on LE Overstock a couple years ago.

[klauer]

If you put "long sleeve swimsuit coverup" in your search engine (yahoo, google, etc) you will come up with a bunch of options.

[Lois R]

Most major department stores have all sorts of swimsuits and coverups

now. You can find very lightweight long sleeves (in a gauzy cotton).

Actually I was in Steinmart after work today (trying on a dress) and

noticed they have some very cute coverups.

[spohttey]

Try Hanes.com. I couldn't figure out how to copy the pictures here, but if you look for the Ultimate Stretch Cotton Pocket Dress and the Tab Sleeve Pocket T-shirt dress, you will find simple cotton dresses with pockets. I ordered the Ultimate dress in red to use as a coverup this summer, then on my August cruise. I wore it as a cover-up last week on spring break in Myrtle Beach. WARNING - order a size larger. It shrank a good bit in the wash.

[Michele Noel]

Try Coolibar clothing - look at their sales. Excellent but pricey but you won't get any sun.

[Megs867]

http://www.coolibar.com/

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=53510&kwid=1&sem=false

http://www.triplejsunprotection.com/Hooded-Cover-up-p/000-0014-wc.htm

http://www.sungrubbies.com/product_index_html/Swimsuit-coverups-Women3.htm

Also in case you can sew or know someone who can http://www.sungrubbies.com/product_index_html/product_detail_html/Solarweave-SPF-Fabric.htm

 

Hope this helps :)

[ampleiwb]

Columbia.com has a cool Tunic i just bought..long sleeves and upf 50!

[hi2you]

Another option could be a white blouse -long sleeve or short-knotted and a long skirt or a pareo tied around your waist.

[Palmetto Lady]

There is a catalog called "Sun Protection". It sells Solumbra clothing. Everything from full body protection to hats and even gloves.

[FunCruiser56]

I found some cute dress type coverups at Sams Clubs for only about $15 each with SPF protection. Real cute I bought a couple for our next cruise.

 

Bev