Stylish Clothing Options for Sun Protection

Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease the risk of sunburns and sun damage, its important to take sun protection measures including:

  • limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • wear UPF 50+ rated clothing including long-sleeved shirts, dresses, and pants
  • seek shade from buildings and trees, or make use of a parasol or wide-brim hat
  • use a broad spectrum mineral sunscreen rated SPF 50+

UVA rays cause tanning while UVB rays are responsible for causing sunburns. It is a common misconception that only sunburns are reason for concern, when the tanning caused by UVA rays is also a visible sign of sun damage and increases the risk for skin cancer.

Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) is a measure of how much UV radiation (both UVB and UVA) can penetrate through a particular fabric to reach your skin. UPF 50 fabric is able to block 98 percent of the sun’s rays and allows two percent (1/50th) to penetrate, thus significantly reducing your exposure risk. Unlike sunscreen the sun protection in UPF fabric will never be washed away and doesn’t need to be reapplied every 2 hours.

Shop our favorite UPF 50+ clothing – both in terms of style and function.

The ultimate in getaway glamour, our Seralina Maxi Dress is made from ChillyLilly® fabric for a cool touch, moisture wicking, and UPF 50+ sun protection.

This ankle-length maxi features a boat neckline, straight fit, and high side slit, all topped off in a gorgeous masterpiece print

Chillylilly ™ (94% Meryl Nylon, 6% Spandex) – Lilly Pulitzer’s proprietary Chillylilly fabric is knit with Meryl Nylon yarns. Wicking technology pulls moisture away from the skin and boasts rapid evaporation time so you can stay dry, cool, and comfortable. Anti-microbial is built into our yarns. It inhibits odor-causing bacteria so that you can stay fresh wear after wear.

Protect your body from sun damage, early aging, hyper-pigmentation, and skin cancer with this beautiful multiple-wear wrap. This sun protective outfit is not just beautiful, but smart. Our special formulated fabric protects you from the dangerous UV rays generated from the sun…so you can have a blast in the sun without worry! 

Style Notes

Made with our sculpting Luminology® fabric, and purposefully placed details, give you a very elegant, comfortable style while protecting your body from the sun.  Designed with jet-setter women in mind, the Salerno Wrap will keep you cool, protected, and comfortable while serving multiple purposes. Channel your inner beach goddess and wear it as a protective wrap, halter/tube dress, skirt, scarf – the possibilities are endless. Perfect for spring, summer and warmer clients year round.

Important Outfit Details

  • Built-in UPF 50+, blocks 98% of UVA/UVB, protecting your body from sun damage, early aging, hyper-pigmentation and skin cancer.
  • Made with breathable fabric, it can be worn when driving, going casual or more formal, visiting friends, dining out, or exploring any new destination.
  • You can now look stylish while you shield yourself from harmful UV sunrays.

Material Used for Comfort and Protection

All of our pieces are made with with our high-performance Luminology Technology® UPF 50+ fabric. This proprietary fabric involves infusing the yarn of the fabric with a nourishing, plant based oil making our fabrics naturally breathable, wrinkle resistant, fade resistant, temperature regulating and antimicrobial.

  • Made with high-performance Luminology Technology® fabric
  • Built-in UPF 50+, blocks 98% of UVA/UVB
  • Nourishing, plant oil infused yarn
  • Soft, breathable and lightweight
  • Wash and fade resistant
  • Naturally antimicrobial
  • Chemical free
  • Quick drying
  • Wrinkle resistant

These sun protective sleeves are not just attractive, but smart! Our special formulated smart fabric protects your arms from the dangerous UV rays generated from the sun or ultra violet rays at your nail salon, while keeping you cool and comfortable. 

Whether on the gulf course, the tennis court or on a long drive, make sure you keep this piece handy to protect one of the most sensitive areas prone to skin cancer…your arms and hands!

Style Notes

Made with our sculpting Luminology® fabric, and purposefully placed details, the sleeves give you a very elegant style while protecting your arms from the sun.

Important Sleeve Details

  • Protect your arms and hands from sun damage, early aging, hyper-pigmentation, and skin cancer with our Positano sleeves.
  • Made with breathable fabric, it can be worn when driving, exercising, playing tennis or gulf outdoors, or exploring new destinations.
  • You can now look stylish while you shield yourself from harmful UV rays.

Sleeve Material

 Made with high-performance Luminology Technology® fabric

  • Built-in UPF 50+, blocks 98% of UVA/UVB
  • Nourishing, plant oil infused yarn
  • Soft, breathable and lightweight
  • Wash and fade resistant
  • Naturally antimicrobial
  • Chemical free
  • Quick drying
  • Wrinkle resistant

Set sail in this quintessential navy and white stripe nautical pattern and navigate the open waters in a timeless Breton stripe. 

Our Sophisticated Swim Dress Cover Up is the best beach cover up. This style features a classic wrap top and one adjustable ruched side. Cinch it up for the perfect flattering fit! 

This is a vacation must have, perfect playing with kids or grabbing lunch, as a cute cover up with your favorite swimsuit, both in and out of the water. 

The wrap top is nursing friendly and this dress is just so cute and classy! Just the thing for easy all day sun protection. The navy stripe design is a classic staple in every spring and summer wardrobe near the water.

The sleeves run very slim and sizing runs small on this Stunner print. We suggest sizing up. 

Materials

  • Made of the highest-rated, most comfortable UPF 50+ sun protective fabric
  • Blocks 98% of the sun’s harmful UVA & UVB rays for maximum sun protection
  • 4-way stretch for extra freedom of movement
  • Quick-drying and chlorine-resistant fabric
  • Flat seams help to reduce rubbing
  • Fabric: Nylon/Spandex

The Coco blends function and fashion to create your favorite rash guard. Its close-fitting crew neck provides chest coverage and thumbholes offer optional hand coverage. Not too long and not too short, this slightly cropped rash guard pairs well with any of our high rise bottoms and rounds out a complete UPF50+ wardrobe.

The Reese is our classic swim legging that can be worn in and out of the water, keeping you sporty and chic from stand-up paddle boarding to yoga! Featuring an elastic waist and a high rise for a no-fuss fit. Ankle length for maximum coverage.

UPF50+
85% Polyester 15% Spandex

CLASSIC SWIM

Classic Swim is our soft and durable UPF50+ swim fabric. Tightly knitted to ensure its UPF50+ rating, this fabric holds its shape and keeps you covered in the water. Classic Swim is lightweight, breathable and dries quickly. Made of polyester and Spandex, it features 4-way stretch and is machine washable.

This long sleeve tunic features a white trim for a classic & elegant look. Take it to the beach, on the boat, by the pool and out around town. Made with incredibly soft UPF 50+ cotton/poly terrycloth for cozy comfort.

The Max sun protection in a Maxi Dress! Our loose and flowing Capri Maxi Resort Dress is the epitome of chic, easy style. Whether strolling by the beach, having a cocktail at the resort bar, or go for a night out, this Maxi will take you day to evening effortlessly. 

This dress features a lace-up front with ties adorned with Luminous Eye crystals.

Newly patented high-performance fabric

  • Built-in UPF 50+, blocks 98% of UVA/UVB
  • Nourishing, plant oil-infused yarn
  • Soft, breathable, and lightweight
  • Wash and fade resistant
  • Naturally antimicrobial
  • Chemical-free
  • Quick-drying
  • Wrinkle resistant
  • Made in USA

A sophisticated bateau neckline, full length sleeve and elongating leg contour, accented by a removable belt cinching the waist and creating an ultra sleek silhouette. Seamless construction and double lined in a luxurious, sustainable, UPF 50+ Italian lycra, fluidly sculpting the body while protecting your delicate skin from 98% of harmful UV rays.

Simply remove the belt and style as a bodysuit to effortlessly transition from swimwear to ready-to-wear.

The Josie Boyfriend Button Down is our classic cover up that never goes out of style! Made from our Mott50 LuxeLite fabric, this oversized button down is your go-to piece for everything from beach walks to travel days.

UPF50+
100% Polyester

MOTT50 LUXELITE

Mott50 LuxeLite is our luxurious, lightweight woven UPF50+ fabric that wears like silk without the hassle. Tightly woven to ensure its UPF50+ rating, Mott50 LuxeLite is breathable, quick drying and has built-in stretch to move with you. Perfect for travel, this fabric will keep you cool and protected on the go without wrinkling. Made from polyester and machine washable.

Hit the links in style with our UPF 50+ Luxletic® Corso Pant. This sporty and chic pair with front and back pockets will keep you comfortable and sun-protected during your next day out on the greens.

UPF 50+ Luxletic pull-on golf pant with front and back pockets.

pull-on ankle-length pant in a breathable performance seersucker fabric

  • UPF 50+ Luxletic pull-on golf pant with front and back pockets.
  • Performance Seersucker (55% Polyester, 40% Nylon, 5% Spandex).

Features

We designed this beach wrap to be a resort-ready essential! Style it multiple ways, as a tie-waist skirt, halter or strapless dress, all with a beautiful feather-light drape. Our luxurious, silk-like Aire™ UPF 50+ fabric was specifically developed to resist humidity to keep you looking cool and pulled-together on hot, sunny days.

  • UPF 50+
  • Self-tie waist for functional wrap adjustablity
  • Curved wrap hem
  • Multiple ways to wear
  • Aire™ fabric: Luxurious, silky fabric with beautiful drape, feather-light and breathable with built-in stretch

Fabric

Aire™ Fabric

Our exclusive Aire fabric is the only luxury UPF 50+ fabric available. This feather-light fabric feels like silk and rolls down so compact it easily fits in a carry-on or weekender tote. Specifically developed to tolerate hot, humid days while looking cool, it’s breathable with built-in stretch for a beautiful drape.

100% Polyester

Recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation

All Coolibar fabrics have been approved as an effective UV protectant for covered areas. Coolibar is the first clothing company to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation.

Recommended For

packing light, keeping comfortable and looking elegant in humidity and tropical weather

Slightly shorter than the classic ‘opera’ glove, Henrietta is the glove of choice when you don’t want the traditional ‘opera’ style. Cut to finish just above the elbow, Henrietta is perfect for dresses which have a touch of sleeve.

Made From
Pure Supima Cotton grown in the San Joaquin Valley, California, knitted into pure Cotton Jersey in Fehraltorf, Switzerland. This cotton is rated UPF 50, offering the highest level of protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

There are some occasions when only gold buttons will fit the bill. When you have such an occasion, this is the glove. Cut in a slightly longer length for the classic look, and made in smooth sueded cotton.

Made From
Pure Supima Cotton grown in the San Joaquin Valley, California, knitted into Cotton Jersey in Derbyshire, England & brushed to give a sueded handle. This cotton is rated UPF 50, offering the highest level of protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

Georgia – sweet Georgia! A pure Swiss cotton jersey glove with our signature side bow; an elegant statement of timeless style.

Made From
Pure Supima Cotton grown in the San Joaquin Valley, California, knitted into pure Cotton Jersey in Fehraltorf, Switzerland. This cotton is rated UPF 50, offering the highest level of protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

Pull-on midi dress. Elbow-length sleeves. Length to mid-calf. Unlined.

Our swim jersey fabric is soft and silky, specifically engineered to provide the highest level of comfort.

All of our pieces block over 98% of UV rays physically by the opacity and weave of our swim jersey® fabric. It is also certified by OEKO-TEX to be free of harmful chemicals. We use recycled nylon whenever possible and always print via sublimation printing, which is a zero waste, heat-transfer process.

Nautical meets beach vacation with our Enchanted Breeze sun scarf design. Our UV protection scarves offer endless ways to shield yourself from the sun. This scarf is made with a technical silk fabric construction with natural UPF 50+ protection. Machine washable and wrinkle resistant.

  • UPF 50+, blocks 98% of UVA/UVB Rays
  • 36 inches X 36 inches
  • SōCō Fabric
  • Recycled Polyester / Spandex
  • bluesign® Approved Recycled PET
  • Machine wash cold with like colors, only use non-chlorine bleach when needed. Lay flat to dry and cool iron if needed.
  • This garment was ethically made in the USA in a safe, empowering, and supportive environment where the well-being of the workers is a primary focus.

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