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4.5
Coolibar products are tested & guaranteed to be UPF 50+ by a credible, independent laboratory. I feel confident that the clothing does what it says it will do, which is something that I always question with other brands that claim a UPF. IF IT'S NOT TESTED BY A RECOGNIZED, CREDIBLE LAB, THEY'RE PROBABLY JUST SAYING "UPF" & CHARGING YOU A PREMIUM FOR NOTHING! Do your research, all "sun protection" is NOT created equally! UPF clothing of any # isn't a substitute for using (reef safe) sunscreen on skin exposed to the sun.I regularly wear this to hike in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s comfortable, lightweight, provides spf protection, and honestly I think it helps against mosquitoes too. It doesn’t wrinkle easily and dries fast, so I love it for traveling. With leggings, it’s cute for the plane or train. It does fit a little oversized like a swimsuit cover up so size down or expect it to fit like a tunic. I wore it to hike the Camino de Santiago in Spain and it held up against the Spanish sun and heat, the daily washes and dust, and lots of sweat. I will definitely be buying more. I wish they had more light colored solid patterns. White felt too risky with the hiking and I don’t want black in the heat— so I went with light blue. Maybe a light pink, grey, or teal would be pretty!I decided to return this at first, because it is a bit pricy. But, then, I tried it on and realized that it is a perfect beach cover. Loose fitting is perfect for me bc I do not like tight clothing. Pockets…..very necessary if you decide to walk on the beach to keep your keys, and phone handy.The hood is a bonus bc the beach can be windy. To me, this is a perfect, all bases covered garment.Love the feel of this light jacket shirt. Was super excited to wear it on vacation but it arrived with a hole.I don’t usually write reviews, but as a person with skin cancer (and living in a place where I have no access to upf clothing), I want to provide any review I can to help out others who may be deciding whether or not to order upf clothing. I like this item as a light and airy-type jacket. Depending on how it’s styled, it can look amazing. It’s not super fitted or “sleek,” and definitely runs a little large - although when I button up all the buttons (which is probably not how I will wear it), I like the sizing, as it doesn’t pull or grab anywhere, and hangs nicely. The fabric is light as a feather, just like the fabrication on the Coolibar St. Tropez swing tank top. It’s got some nice detailing in the back, which makes it a bit more “edgy” than just a plain sheet of white flowing down. With skinny denim, sandals, and a tank underneath, it looks great open in the front with the tab-roll sleeves up. Throw on a sun hat or a ball cap, and you’re ready for an all-day excursion in the hot sun. I don’t see this being super dressed up - it’s more of a casual item - but it could be a nice thing to throw over a sundress to cover your arms. Of course, it would be a fantastic beach cover up over a swimsuit, but I don’t swim much since my diagnosis and surgery. I’ll put this on with a sun hat, tank, UPF leggings, and sandals this summer in the Mediterranean, and feel like I at least belong by the pool and ocean with everyone else!Bought this for my mom and she totally loved it!!!I like the shirt a lot. I wore it in 78°-80° temps and did not feel to warm. It is a little tight across the chest. I will only be able to wear it over a tank or other top.Decent design, definitely blocks the sun, theres a lot of venting spots on this which on the one hand is really cool for letting breezes flow through, however depending on the angle of the sun + the strength of wind -- the vents (esp @ the neck) will let sun in and defeat the whole point of this thing. Also the fabric material kind of feels like a garbage bag lol, it also stubbornly retains body odor.
