Editor's note: For our last week at Style Lush, I've asked the writers to share both a favorite post by another writer, from over the last three years, and a favorite post of their own. You'll see these posts linked to at the top of their new post for the week. Enjoy a stroll down Lush memory lane!
By Megan
I'm horribly sorry to be saying goodbye to Style Lush. It's been a daily source of inspiration for me, and choosing favorites is hard to do. I really loved Rebecca's post Style Memories From My Mom. From my own archives, I had a lot of fun with these finger knit scarves, and I recently saw a tutorial online for arm knitting, which uses the same concept, but creates these beautiful chunky infinity scarves. I've let my craft side lay dormant for far too long.
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Now, onward. For the last time. (WEEP.)
One of my favorite things about Style Lush has been the feedback from the community. So today I come to you with yet another style question. Today, I'm talking swim shirts. I'm very fair skinned. I know you think you're fair skinned, but I win the white legs contest every day of the week. It's not a very fun contest to win, I promise you. That said, we spend a lot of time at the pool and the beach during the summer. I'm usually the girl in the shade with a large hat and long-sleeved cover up. However, there comes a point when it's 99 degrees outside and there's no comfortable place except for the middle of the pool.
Which brings me to my question. My son always wears a swim shirt, and I prefer two piece suits with a rash guard top for my daughter also. So why not one for me? With a UPF of 50 in the fabric, doesn't it make sense for me to throw one of these on over my swim suit?
Swim Tee Cover-up from Lands' End $39
Look at those stripes! It's like someone made my favorite wardrobe staple into swimwear. Now if only I can find a swim maxi dress. (I kid, I kid.)
So tell me dear readers, is this something I should embrace in the name of sun-protection? Or, does this scream, "I'M A MOM. FUNCTION OVER FASHION 'TIL THE END."
{Photo credit: landsend.com}
I am planning to purchase that same swim shirt for the same skin-protection reasons. If I can be in the pool w/o feeling like the sun is burning my skin off, then I'm all for it.
Posted by: Melissa | January 31, 2013 at 01:19 PM
I've worn a sun shirt for the last few years, but I was excited to see some cuter ones in the newest Land's End catalog! I'm by no means stylish and would rather protect my body than look good and so far I haven't really seen any other adults wearing sun shirts other than me :)
Posted by: lucy | January 31, 2013 at 01:39 PM
We use sun shirts for the girls and they have yet to complain (not sure what age that starts, but I think it is coming soon - oldest will be 7 this summer).
Hubs in a red head. I got him a Lands End swim shirt last summer and it took a couple tries but now he LOVES it. Even convinced his dad (also a red head) to stop mocking him and wear the shirt we got him to the pool. He loves not having to worry about sunblock on his chest/back.
I looked at that same shirt for myself, but am still on the fence. Also like this more expensive one from Athleta, but again haven't pulled the trigger yet. http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=92424&vid=1&pid=826058082
Posted by: Sue | January 31, 2013 at 02:04 PM
I worked at an athleta store this summer, and those things FLEW out of there! They will be all over the place this year.
Posted by: Sarah | January 31, 2013 at 02:55 PM
Ooooh. I didn't know they made these for grown-ups. I WANT one.
Great last post, just like all your posts. :) I'll miss them!
Posted by: HereWeGoAJen | January 31, 2013 at 03:13 PM
I live in Texas, and with my Scandinavian genetics I bet I could rival you at the white legs contest -- I think I need this shirt! How did I miss that they made these?
What will I do when StyleLush is gone? :(
Posted by: J | January 31, 2013 at 07:02 PM