Review on CharmLeaks Women'S Long Sleeve UPF 50 Sun Protection Striped Swim Shirts Rashguard Swimsuit Top by Pamela Pickett

I used to look on with bewilderment when I saw people doing yard work while wearing long sleeves and pants even on the hottest of days. I preferred wearing a bathing suit top and shorts to stay cool. Makes sense, right? At least I thought it did… until I was diagnosed with skin cancer last summer. It was then that I knew I had to start doing a better job of protecting my skin while outside in the sun… since stopping yard work was not an option and wearing sunscreen is bothersome. I found these rash guards and, while they are made for swimming, I decided to see if they would work for my purpose of working outside in the yard.I am 5’2” and around 115 lbs. I purchased a Medium shirt, since I wanted a loose fit, rather than tight, since I wouldn’t be wearing it to swim. That turned out to be a good decision. It’s not fitted, but not baggy either, and I’m able to wear it over a bathing top with no problem. The arms are a perfect length. Not sure, but I think the arms of a Small would have been a little too short for me. The shirt is made of a material that is a bit thicker than a regular bathing suit (in my opinion). It is comfortable and moves with you easily. I’ve worn it to mow grass and cut hedges and have had no issue with rubbing or chafing. I hand wash mine after each use and hang it to dry, which it does rather quickly. To be honest, it is taking me some time to get used to wearing long sleeves while working outside. In the beginning, I kept wanting to push up the sleeves to cool off. I think that was mostly psychological, however, because the shirt doesn’t really make me overly hot. And, most importantly, I haven’t had any sunburns at all even after spending hours outside working while wearing it.In short, these tops comfortably protect you from the sun no matter what you are doing outside… swimming, doing yard work, exercising, or just relaxing… and they look stylish while doing so.