May 2019 | 149PHOTOS: (1,3,5, 6) JASON DONNELLY
These pieces have a built-in form
of sun protection called UPF to
give you an extra shield.(^1) A wide brim covers
your face, and the
crushable shape makes
it totable. Wallaroo
Scrunchie, $46;
wallaroohats.com
(^2) A suit with UPF 50
means hard-to-reach
spots are protected. The
Kelly print comes in
matching girls sizes. $125
(get a 20% discount on
both with the code
BHG20); mott50.com
(^3) Tie the BloqUV
bandanna around your
neck or wear it as a
headband to shield the
scalp. $20; bloquv.com
(^4) In eyewear, look for
UV 400 to block
100 percent of UV rays.
These are polarized to
reduce glare. Peepers
Endless Summer
Sunglasses also come
in readers. $25;
peepers.com
(^5) The average T-shirt
is only UPF 5. Upgrade
to Duluth Trading
Co. Elbow Sleeve T
with UPF 35-plus. $23;
duluthtrading.com
(^6) Lands’ End Swim
Cover-Ups with UV
Protection are cute
poolside and around
town. From $70 each;
landsend.com
(^7) A UPF 50 skirt for
being active. REI Co-op
Savanna Trails Skirt is
stretchy and quick-
drying. $50; rei.com ■
IT ’ S A
BANDANNA
WITH
UPF 50.
WHAT IS UPF?
The Ultraviolet Protection
Factor (UPF) measures the
amount of UVA and UVB
rays that penetrate a fabric.
The construction, color,
and material determine
the UPF. Some are also
treated with UV-absorbingIT HAS ROOMY
P O C KE T S AN D
AN ADJUSTABLE
WAI STBAN D.
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