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Stop me becoming a Smurf!!!

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Siddalee · 03/07/2025 06:51

O wise women of style & beauty, I really need your help.
We have an amazing 3 centre holiday booked this summer. Everywhere we’re visiting is going to be really sunny and includes 4 days in Hawaii - specially chosen hotel for pools and the opportunity to lounge in the sun. So far, so good.
Yesterday, my consultant prescribed me amiodarone and warned me that a common side effect is that sun exposure whilst on this medication can result in me turning blue! You couldn’t make it up! He actually said - “you risk looking like a smurf”.

So, I’ve stocked up on factor 100, sent for a sun umbrella but I could do with some stylish cover ups.
I need full length, long sleeved and light weight options. I’ve got one swimsuit cover up that I bought from monsoon last year which is basically a long sleeved maxi dress style, but could do with a couple more. To add complications - I’m a size 20/22 and very tall.

Please help me out with suggestions and/or links to anything you know of

We leave in three weeks!

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Breadcat24 · 03/07/2025 10:02

Hoping that this suggestion does not offend anyone but as the side effects are serious- not only going blue but also increased sensitivity causing burning could you consider a burkini- at least they are designed to swim in
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Siddalee · 03/07/2025 15:17

Thanks. Some of those are lovely. I’d not thought of searching for “modest” clothes, so that gives me something to go at

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Siddalee · 03/07/2025 15:24

Thanks.
That matalan one is perfect. And it’s just reminded me of a very similar H&M one that I have tucked away somewhere.

It’s floaty, long sleeved, long length dresses that I’m after. In Hawaii we have several tours booked and a sunset cruise. So I need something that’ll keep me covered but as cool as possible. (I don’t fancy keep having to put the effort into rubbing in Factor 100 on a group excursion!)

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Breadcat24 · 03/07/2025 15:53

Trying
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