Summer, Above Ground Pools and Protective Sun Dresses

Filed in archive Did you know , Outfits on March 11, 2010

I know, after a looong winter, we all can barely wait to be able to sit in the sun and soak up the warmth. Not just yet, but very soon, parks, beaches, poolsides will be full of folks eager to bare skin and bask in the sun. Even private gardens with above ground pools (or even without) will get to be used more often again. Ahh, the promise of summer!

But lovely as it may feel, and gorgeous as it makes us look, ever underestimate the hazards of too much sun exposure. I've seen many women wear cover up dresses that still expose too much skin. Yes, it looks fun, but after already spending a long time in the sun, a cover up such as this Beach Dress from Coolibar (photo) is just the right thing to don. It boasts of ZnO SUNTECT® fabric, a soft cotton/bamboo blend with built-in zinc oxide protection, so it not just covers you up, but also protects you from the sun's harmful rays. Prudish? No, just prudent!