UPF measures how effectively a fabric blocks both ultraviolet B rays and ultraviolet A rays — meaning it goes even further to protect your skin from harmful rays than sunscreen alone
Photo: Retailer After getting my first bad sunburn of the season — a scalding on my back so red and strangely shaped it resembled a painting by Miró — I started to wonder about UPF clothing. In the past, I’d noticed “UPF” primarily attached to products from outdoorsy brands like Lands’ End, which stocks sensible “active five-pocket pants” with a UPF 50 rating, and L.L. Bean, where you can find everything from UPF protective tunics to zip-off convertible pants for kids.
Of course, the discomfort of wearing a pair of dark-wash jeans on a 100-degree day may rival that of a sunburn — which is where the new UPF-focused brands come in. “Brands like Coolibar and Solumbura are making things that are easy to wear and have sun protection built in because nobody wants to wear a jean shirt in the summer,” says Dr. Angela Lamb, the director of Westside Mount Sinai Dermatology. “Does everybody outside every day need to wear it? No.
$20 at Athleta Buy époque évolution The One Two Dress $148 $148 A surprisingly chic UPF 50 little black dress from newcomer époque évolution that can be worn as a V-neck or a boatneck and has pockets. Coolibar UPF 50+ Women’s Malta Travel Shirtdress $115 $115 Long sleeves in the summer may seem like a pain, but this striped shirtdress is lightweight enough that you won’t overheat — and will save you the annoyance of reapplying sunscreen to your arms all day.
$85 at Amazon Buy $85 at Coolibar Buy Uniqlo Men Airism UV Protection Long-Sleeved T-Shirt $20 $20 Your favorite solid Uniqlo long sleeve but with added sun protection. And since it’s from the brand’s Airism line, you know it will keep you cool even on sweltering days.
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