Hi

I have always had to cover up in the sun as I burn so easly. 

Long sleeved cotton shirts, nice long flowing cheesecloth or cotton skirts for a change from trousers.  If you have summer dresses just put a long sleeved blouse over. Invest in a big brimmed hat especially a panama as these are so cool and its like walking around with your own sun umbrella. If you dont want a hat and have short hair dont forget to put sunblock on your ears (yes I have burnt the tops of my ears)

I find the most difficult are to cover is my neck and chest so a thin cotton scarf is useful and so easy to take off when you are in the shade or indoors.

I also always carry a small bottle of factor 50 sunscreen in my bag just to top up.

River

Thanks for reply. I was told that cotton was too open weaved and i would be better with polyester/polyamide materials (which make me sweat). It seems very confusing! I have upf 40+ shirts, trousers and one long skirt, but i am going on holiday to Egypt with my daughter and family (who will be in skimpy sun dresses etc) and would like to look a bit more glamorous. I have bought a full length swimsuit (think of a nylon wetsuit) so i can go snorkelling, and a swimming costume with arms for the pool. I know i need to keep safe but wish there were better alternatives

Hi

You are better taking the advice from the professionals mine was based on what I have to do not to burn.

I still put factor 50 on when wearing thin cotton (especially a very open weave) apply before I go out wait for it to dry before dressing as fabric can rub the suncream off.  You dont realise what the sun can do I was burnt once through black leggings (I think it must have been the lycra) and that was in Wales, walking !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would still recommend the hat. I have a super wide panama hat and it gives loads of shade and super cool unlike fabric hats.

have a good holiday River

Hi

You are better taking the advice from the professionals mine was based on what I have to do not to burn.

I still put factor 50 on when wearing thin cotton (especially a very open weave) apply before I go out wait for it to dry before dressing as fabric can rub the suncream off.  You dont realise what the sun can do I was burnt once through black leggings (I think it must have been the lycra) and that was in Wales, walking !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would still recommend the hat. I have a super wide panama hat and it gives loads of shade and super cool unlike fabric hats.

have a good holiday River

Yes i have got a number of hats. My favourite is a Wallaroo that is completely sun safe.