Stylish 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, take sun protection measures including:

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

Below we’ve rounded up a list of our favorite UPF 50+ clothing, hats, and parasols – both in terms of style and function.

UPF 50 Sun Protection - San Diego Hat Company Wheat Straw Oversized Wide Brim Hat — **San Diego Hat Company** Wheat Straw Oversized Wide Brim Hat ($79)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Lilly Pulitzer ChillyLilly Seralina Maxi Dress — **Lilly Pulitzer** ChillyLilly Seralina Maxi Dress ($298)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Brelli Large Clear Parasol — **Brelli** Large Clear Parasol ($106)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Luminora Salerno Wrap — **Luminora** Salerno Wrap ($60)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Luminora Positano Sleeves — **Luminora** Positano Sleeves ($39)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Janessa Leoné Walker Hat — **Janessa Leoné** Walker Hat ($197)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - SwimZip Wrap Dress — **SwimZip** Wrap Dress ($75)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Fulton Kensington Star Umbrella — **Fulton** Kensington Star Umbrella (£33)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Mott50 Coco Crew Neck Rash Guard — **Mott50** Coco Crew Neck Rash Guard ($78)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Mott50 Reese High Rise Swim Legging — **Mott50** Reese High Rise Swim Legging ($78)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Lily-Lark Parasol — **Lily-Lark** Parasol ($86)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cabana Life Wrap Top — **Cabana Life** Wrap Top ($100)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cabana Life Palazzo Beach Pants — **Cabana Life** Palazzo Beach Pants ($104)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cabana Life Terry Tunic — **Cabana Life** Terry Tunic ($120)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Lack of Color Ultra Wide Ventura — **Lack of Color** Ultra Wide Ventura ($159)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cabana Life Metallic Embroidered Maxi Dress — **Cabana Life** Metallic Embroidered Maxi Dress ($146)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Luminora Capri Maxi Dress — **Luminora** Capri Maxi Dress ($199)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Coolibar Stella Scarf Detail Hat — **Coolibar** Stella Scarf Detail Hat ($59)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Lilly Pulitzer Luxletic Corso Pant — **Lilly Pulitzer** Luxletic Corso Pant ($138)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - San Diego Hat Company Ultrabraid XL Brim Floppy Hat — **San Diego Hat Company** Ultrabraid XL Brim Floppy Hat ($57)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - ZAGS Coolin' It Cardi Coverup — **ZAGS** Coolin’ It Cardi Coverup ($148)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - ZAGS Lowtide Lounger — **ZAGS** Lowtide Lounger ($98)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Lilly Pulitzer ChillyLilly Nadine Dress — **Lilly Pulitzer** ChillyLilly Nadine Dress ($178)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Guy de Jean Cancan Umbrella — **Guy de Jean** Cancan Umbrella (€69)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Eric Javits Gigantic Javits — **Eric Javits** Gigantic Javits ($425)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Factor Bermuda Bateau Bodysuit — **Factor Bermuda** Bateau Bodysuit ($310)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Lands' End Ruffle Hem Midi Skirt — **Lands’ End** Ruffle Hem Midi Skirt ($73)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Pasotti Lace Parasol — **Pasotti** Lace Parasol (€155)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Lack of Color Ultra Wide Spencer Boater — **Lack of Color** Ultra Wide Spencer Boater ($159)

UPF 30 Sun Protection - Cynthia Rowley Sunkissed Rashguard — **Cynthia Rowley** Sunkissed Rashguard ($125)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Luminora Porto Pants — **Luminora** Porto Pants ($200)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Jean Paul Gaultier Lace Umbrella — **Jean Paul Gaultier** Lace Umbrella (€129)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Coolibar Isla Convertible Wrap — **Coolibar** Isla Convertible Wrap ($85)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cornelia James Henrietta Opera Glove — **Cornelia James** Henrietta Opera Glove (£150)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Pasotti Sketch Umbrella — **Pasotti** Sketch Umbrella (€270)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Aday Something Cool Button Down — **Aday** Something Cool Button Down ($170)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Aday It's A Swirl Wrap Skirt — **Aday** It’s A Swirl Wrap Skirt ($165)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - San Diego Hat Company Glam Floppy — **San Diego Hat Company** Glam Floppy ($50)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Lands' End Adjustable Long Sleeve Swim Tunic — **Lands’ End** Adjustable Long Sleeve Swim Tunic ($83)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Lands' End Active Seamless Leggings — **Lands’ End** Active Seamless Leggings ($73)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - SwimZip Half Zip Swim Dress — **SwimZip** Half Zip Swim Dress ($75)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - il Marchesato Rose Umbrella — **il Marchesato** Rose Umbrella (€188)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - SunSibility Roll Neck Top — **SunSibility** Roll Neck Top (£65)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Athleta Stellar Flare Trouser — **Athleta** Stellar Flare Trouser ($148)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Eric Javits Floppy with Fringe — **Eric Javits** Floppy with Fringe ($450)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - SwimZip Long Sleeve Body Suit — **SwimZip** Long Sleeve Bodysuit ($50)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Coolibar Lynsu Wide Leg Pant — **Coolibar** Lynsu Wide Leg Pant ($89)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Pasotti Dahlia Umbrella — **Pasotti** Dahlia Umbrella (€120)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Athleta Urbanite Dress — **Athleta** Urbanite Dress ($149)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cornelia James Genevieve Dress Glove — **Cornelia James** Genevieve Dress Glove (£175)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Persolé Peacock Parasol — **Persolé** Peacock Parasol ($195)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - SunSibility Off the Shoulder Dress — **SunSibility** Off the Shoulder Dress (£100)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Pasotti Red Roses Umbrella — **Pasotti** Red Roses Umbrella (€225)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Aday That's A Wrap Top — **Aday** That’s A Wrap Top ($150)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Aday Pack It Up Joggers — **Aday** Pack It Up Joggers ($138)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Lack of Color Scalloped Dolce Hat — **Lack of Color** Scalloped Dolce Hat ($139)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Persolé Swarovski Parasol — **Persolé** Swarovski Parasol ($395)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cabana Life Tulum Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress — **Cabana Life** Tulum Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress ($144)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Janessa Leoné Tinsley Hat — **Janessa Leoné** Tinsley Hat ($247)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Sun50 Beach Sun Shirt — **Sun50** Beach Sun Shirt ($158)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Sun50 Turtle Bay Sun Scarf — **Sun50** Turtle Bay Sun Scarf ($80)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cover Long Sleeve Swim T-Shirt — **Cover** Long Sleeve Swim T-Shirt ($125)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cover Swim Leggings — **Cover** Swim Leggings ($130)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Pasotti Striped Umbrella — **Pasotti** Striped Umbrella (€165)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Eric Javits Bey — **Eric Javits** Bey ($550)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cover Elbow Sleeve Dress — **Cover** Elbow Sleeve Dress ($230)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Cornelia James Georgia Dress Glove — **Cornelia James** Georgia Dress Glove (£125)

UPF 50 Sun Protection - Sun50 Enchanted Breeze Sun Scarf — **Sun50** Enchanted Breeze Sun Scarf ($80)

Don’t want to buy a new wardrobe?

The SunGuard laundry aid washes UV protection right into clothes. One pack of SunGuard per load of laundry washes UPF 30 sun protection into every garment, protecting against damaging rays for up to 20 washings.

You&UV protection wash is a hypoallergenic detergent additive that can be used together with any ordinary detergent. After one wash with You&UV protection wash, your clothing will have a protection factor of UPF 30+ to UPF 50+.