https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:33:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201791 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 03:02:38 +0000 Echo 2201791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and in case it is a concern, the temperatures here have been ridiculous for June, at over 32* C, and I am still comfortable wearing the tops, long sleeves and all! They do fit slightly close - not a full size small or anything, but if you want them looser, I'd order a size up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201774 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:21:35 +0000 missvee 2201774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you checked out your local golf shops and golf courses for protective clothing? &nbsp;I really like the long sleeved tops from IBKul and Sans Soleil. They have a mesh panel along the underside of the arms to allow for airflow. &nbsp;They come in a lot of different colours too, both plain and patterned.&nbsp;<div>You may also like simple arm protectors. &nbsp;They’re just knit tubes of sun protecting fabric that you can pull on with short sleeved shirts. I have some from Nike but I’m sure there are other brands. &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;I can’t help you with bottoms though as I just slather on the sunscreen. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201772 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:01:03 +0000 elpgal 2201772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Echo! I am going to copycat you. Between the sun and ticks, I hardly get to wear any normal clothing anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201769 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:42:04 +0000 Echo 2201769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tops I use are just random Amazon purchases, but they are very effective. I have been on two hour walks in full sun, and while the sunscreen on my face and neck did not fully protect me, the top did. From my collarbone to my waist and wrists, no sun.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083NQL3FM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....#038;psc=1</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201761 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:51:07 +0000 elpgal 2201761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another thought, consider taking a look at modest-dressing blogs for inspiration. Some are experts at the fashionable head to toe covered look. My friend manages to look awesome with long-sleeved belted maxi dresses from Target and hijabs but I can’t pull them off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201713 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:14:23 +0000 Sloper 2201713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for Coolibar.</p> <p>I have their mitts and sleeves.</p> <p>And with love and kindness (and as a fellow Scorpio) - work on that low self-esteem.&nbsp; I suffer also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201701 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:10:32 +0000 elpgal 2201701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo, I know you have linked to the leggings before. Where is the top from? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201700 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:09:36 +0000 elpgal 2201700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a topic near and dear to me because I don’t enjoy the texture and feel of sunscreen.</p> <p>Rachy per usual nailed it! I did have the ice-blue hoodie from Coolibar but have since switched to a darker blue one. </p> <p>My usual attire is big hat, sunglasses, Sports bra with Coolibar sweatshirt, fingerless gloves, long wicking leggings and shoes. I used to walk around with a parasol but but people visibly slow down to gape at me and I felt self-consious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201696 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:01:45 +0000 Anonymous 2201696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Banana Republic and Athleta! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201690 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:24:43 +0000 Echo 2201690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This may not help much, as I'm loud with my workout gear, but I just went for a 6 mile walk and wore this. I cannot afford the sun damage to my skin, so while I still have to wear sunscreen on my face and neck and hands, this is fairly cool and covers me neck to ankle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201668 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:01:24 +0000 April 2201668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too like to use covered-up clothing instead of sunscreen and have also found much of the clothing not my cup of tea.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>This year, now that I have added "walking safely with crutches" to "staying out of the sun" on my list of priorities, I have adopted a big straw hat and either leather driving gloves or leather fingerless gloves so my hands don't slip off the crutch handle.&nbsp; It's kind of a "Julia Roberts at the Kentucky Derby" look (add long sleeves) and might be overly glam for you but I doubt you'd call it dorky.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I was also gifted, a few years ago, with an authentic, beautifully-made, hand-painted Chinese parasol, which does a fine job of creating shade.&nbsp; Can't carry it with two crutches but can use it when I'm seated in the deep shade with my hat and sunglasses on already, just for the fabness of it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201664 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:39:28 +0000 JAileen 2201664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We went to Las Vegas a month ago and spent all day outdoors, for several days. &nbsp;I used sunscreen (spf 100), and stood in the shade where I could. &nbsp;It seemed too hot for long sleeves. &nbsp;I wore a Tilley hat, too. &nbsp;The miracle was, I didn’t get sunburned! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>A couple years ago we took a road trip through the Southwest. &nbsp;In Tucson, at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, I saw a few people wearing long sleeves and long pants. &nbsp;In retrospect, maybe they did that to avoid slathering sunscreen all over? &nbsp;One guy was wearing one of &nbsp;those nylon Columbia shirts, in white. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201663 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:26:15 +0000 Carla 2201663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seconding Lands’ End for clothing, and Tilley for a hat. &nbsp;I’m still slathering with SPF 60, but I love my Tilley hat and considering another for variety. &nbsp;I also have a straw hat, but the Tilley is super light and easy to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201661 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:22:40 +0000 rachylou 2201661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the real trouble with UPF clothing, is people often wear it baggy and then top it off with the ice blue curtain hat with contrast grey trim without matching it with anything else in the outfit. It’s like a uniform that stands out. Break the formula!</p> <p>... or not! It kinda makes people adorable in a certain way, the mismatched hat </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201660 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:16:19 +0000 Laura 2201660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a challenge, I agree! I've been walking in the morning in AZ so I can relate. So far, I've found a few items I like at Coolibar, including a long-sleeved zippered top and a fabulous baseball cap. My next purchase might be a gaiter to wear around my neck and pull up over my face. It looks a bit strange, but it would be easier than slathering on sunscreen. Columbia also has a lot of UPF items and Lands End too. Let us know what you find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201626 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:10:06 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you for taking care of yourself &amp; not letting gear get in the way! I second Dr Bronner’s for calming irritated skin, especially peppermint. </p> <p>I don’t know you or your style well enough to know what counts as dorky in your book. What do you think of this jumpsuit, with one of the LS button-front shirts as a lightweight jacket? <a href="https://www.orvis.com/womens-clothing?prefn1=features&#038;prefv1=Sun%20Protection&#038;start=0&#038;sz=48" rel="nofollow">https://www.orvis.com/womens-c.....#038;sz=48</a></p> <p>REI carries Athleta, Royal Robbin, and Kühl, all of which I think are worth a look. Here are their sun-protective items. <a href="https://www.rei.com/c/womens-tops/f/f-sun-protective-fabric?ir=category%3Awomens-tops&#038;r=c%3Bf" rel="nofollow">https://www.rei.com/c/womens-t.....38;r=c%3Bf</a></p> <p>Surfers are cool by definition, right? Roxy’s ls swim shirts have sun protection. You might want to check Quicksilver &amp; other Australian surf brands to see if they have clothes that have UPF. <a href="https://www.roxy.com/search?q=Sun+protect" rel="nofollow">https://www.roxy.com/search?q=Sun+protect</a></p> <p>I just came across this list, which won’t filter out “dork” but maybe you’ll recognize some brands you like <a href="https://www.skincancer.org/recommended-products/" rel="nofollow">https://www.skincancer.org/recommended-products/</a> it includes Lands End, which is on my dork list, but also Columbia, which is not. </p> <p>PS I have &amp; like the Airism leggings Helena mentions, but idk if they offer protection from the sun. Generally dark, tightly woven (or knit) fabrics worn loosely offer the best protection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201621 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:03:50 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2201621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t really know about UPF clothinng brands, but if it helps...</p> <p>My BF golfs a lot, and he has the same skin issues you describe from sunscreen (he was wearing a lot of it). So he started buying white-colored UPF sleeves from Target (not sure if they’re in the Men’s section or the sporting goods) and he wears them with his assorted short sleeve golf shirts. They have worked really well for him, and they don’t look dorky to my eye. </p> <p>As far as “moisturizing body washes” go, I find a lot of those make my skin feel itchy and tight, with ashy skin later. I use Dr. Bronner’s peppermint or lavender soap, and I mix Burt’s Bees Mama Bee body oil into whatever lotion I’m using, and it really helps keep my skin calm and moisturized. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201611 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:55:57 +0000 Helena 2201611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, have you looked at the Airism items at Uniqlo? They are great for coverage without getting too hot. I'm not sure what bottoms they have, but I have a few very polished-looking hoodies from the line, and I believe forum member Zaeobi has vouched for the cardigans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/non-dorky-upf-clothing#post-2201609 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:49:52 +0000 Anna 2201609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, everyone, I've got a problem I hope you can help me with. My daily walk is part of my mental health routine and I've been piling on the sunblock like a pale person should, but washing it off at the end of the day (even with a &nbsp;moisturizing body wash) has dried my skin out to such an extent that I may have to consider covering myself in UPF clothing instead. Covering my forearms and calves means I have to go full-body, and I'd prefer not to look like an idiot any more than I already do. Can anyone help me out with a UPF outfit that won't look actively bad or weird when I'm out and about?</p> <p>Thanks so much! </p>