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15 replies

Mummymum38 · 26/06/2020 15:04

I need to keep my skin covered in the sun for medical reasons. This is fairly recent. I wear Spf50 but also need to cover my arms and legs.

My usual 'uniform' is skinny jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt/blouse/jumper. At a push I will wear 3/4 sleeve tops, which cover most of my arms.

However in this heat I am really, really struggling. I cannot wear shorts, or sleeveless tops or t-shirts and I just look so stupid and feel so hot in jeans but I don't know what else to wear.

I am a size 14/16 at the moment having put on a few pounds in lockdown. I am 5ft 4. Has anyone got any ideas for clothes that I can wear to keep my skin covered as much as possible, but also keep me cool? It seems like mission impossible.

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MoltoAgitato · 26/06/2020 15:08

Loose linen trousers or maxi skirt on bottom half.

Spam88 · 26/06/2020 15:14

Palazzo pants could be an option as well. Honestly, I think anything would be cooler than skinny jeans!

Mummymum38 · 26/06/2020 15:17

Thank you. I would love to wear a maxi skirt as it would be so cool, but couldn't find a style of top to go with it which covers my arms and looks ok? In the past I would have worn a vest top or short sleeve t shirt with a maxi skirt.

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Isbutteracarb · 26/06/2020 15:23

Linen trousers and blouses, I got some really nice linen trousers in Next a while back.

Teaspoon74 · 26/06/2020 15:25

M&S and monsoon are probably worth a look for cool cotton and linen items that are on sale.

GemmeFatale · 26/06/2020 17:35

Maybe a maxi dress with sleeves?

You might do well with modest clothing marketed to women in strict orthodox Jewish or Muslim communities.

DianaT1969 · 26/06/2020 17:49

Mango have lovely drawstring linen trousers at the moment. Wear those with a plain, long sleeve cotton top.

JesmondDene · 26/06/2020 19:40

New fashionable jumpsuit/boiler suit?

NotMeNoNo · 26/06/2020 20:38

I'm on a sewing group where a lady with that condition made herself an ankle length, long sleeved, light linen dress almost Victorian style. It was actually beautiful and really cool to wear apparently.

HotCrossBungle · 26/06/2020 20:39

Long cotton Kaftans? Maybe try somewhere like monsoon?

HotCrossBungle · 26/06/2020 20:43

Lots of prairie dresses about, quite often have 3/4 sleeves. Very long, very loose.

TooMinty · 26/06/2020 20:50

What about a vest but with a kimono top over it to cover your arms? E.g. 100 Stars
Still quite cool as floaty fabric. Not sure about SPF though. And do you need high neck too?

Lockdownhairdontcare · 27/06/2020 00:04

www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/dresses/summer-dresses/blue-spot-12-sleeve-shirt-midi-dress/p/656772849

This dress is lovely and cool x

shinynewapple2020 · 30/06/2020 23:00

Could you wear a sleeveless maxi dress with a floaty kimono jacket over the top ?

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