CoolibarUPF 50+ Women's Devi Long Sleeve Fitness T-Shirt - Sun Protective

UPDATE (July 2021): 50+ washes later, I still love this shirt! I wash it on cold or lukewarm and hang to dry -- it dries quickly!ORIGINAL REVIEW: I have wanted to try Coolibar clothing for years, but the price scared me off. Plus, I couldn't imagine wearing a long-sleeve shirt in hot humid weather. Now after wearing the Devi a few times, I'm only kicking myself for not buying it sooner! I absolutely LOVE this shirt. I have put it to the test in the blazing sun ridiculous humidity of 100+ degrees Texas heat, and just have to say: I don't know by what magic this shirt can still be comfortable, but it is. I am astonished.I tried Coolibar's Match Point Henley shirt as well, but the Devi has a better fit for me and is more flattering. I like that the Devi has a bit of shape to it and a straight hem line across the bottom instead of the curved line of the Match Point Henley. (Ironic given the name, because I wanted a sun protection shirt first for tennis -- but the Devi ends up being a little longer since the bottom doesn't curve, so the shirt keeps my midriff covered better for active tennis play.) The Active Athlon fabric is the best and even though I normally am drenched in sweat with playing for a few hours, this fabric honestly keeps me cooler than my usual wicking short-sleeved shirts.The coverings for the hands with the thumb holes are perfect. While I'm actively playing tennis I don't use the thumb holes, but the end of the sleeves scrunch a bit to sit perfectly at my wrists and you can't even see the thumb holes then. But for when I'm sitting around between a match, I definitely like having the thumb hole option for sure!Coolibar, if you're reading this, the Devi is PERFECT! Please don't change a thing -- except to add in some new colors! I adore the charcoal heather and black is always a winner, but I find some of your other colors and the stripes (on this and other shirts) to be unappealing. Maybe it's time for a nice heather purple or some jewel tone heathers? :)

Yes, they’re not cheap, but they are so worth it! I wear them to hike and sail all the time and not only do they protect me from the sun, but they keep my temperature just right. They are so well cut and they look so good. I have them in three colors so far and I’m very happy with them :-) I’m 5 foot 3 120 pounds and I wear the medium in this style, because I like to have a little looseness when I work out. I have another style of theirs in which I wear the extra small, so it really depends on the cut.

Game changer for comfort in summer heat and protection from extreme UV.I live at ~8000' in the SW US. May through August the sun is an activity deterrent and a burn danger between 10am & 6pm.I didn't expect this shirt to be cooler than (bare skin + heavy sunscreen), but it was. So much so that I can garden, hike, and work outdoors with horses and dogs ALL day, and NOT feel totally "burnt out" - even ill - by noon. I feel GOOD all day! My skin isn't even warm, certainly it is totally protected. And it BREATHED. No swampiness. Amazing.White machine washed perfectly in cold and line dried in an hour wrinkle-free after getting filthy with gardening, horses. Soft and not transparent. Nice length arms/torso. Noticeably better for athletic activity or strenuous work (vented for sweating) than the plain versions.

Nice quality and color. Sun protection seems adequate. Maybe a little large. Washes nicely.

Fabric is soft and the white is not see thru… fit as expected

I will gladly save my money up for more of these pieces than buying 2-3 pieces of shite that don’t amount to the quality of this top.I ordered an XL because I have curves in all the right places, a few in the less right places, and because I can squat a fitness model- not because I am one. It fits well- just slinky & soft enough to make me feel like the sexiest dancer at the strip club (you know exactly, what I mean).Opening up and trying on this top was like the designer had gone through my head and found all the tiniest nit-picky things that annoy me about running tops & fixed them.Thumb holes. What use is a running top without thumb holes? I live in a hot as effing Hades climate, where running is just stupid until at least October. So October came, and I found myself needing a new long sleeve running top that protects not only my tattoo investments, but keeps me from worrying about the skin cancer & sun damage that is sure to make me prematurely decompose.Anyhow, if your brain running is anything like mine, your thoughts are something like:“F***.Here goes.Jiggling.Breathe. F***ingJiggling.Breathe.AdjustingBelt.Okay.LessJiggling.HandsFreezing.Breathe.Whythef***amIDoingThis.HandsHot.BoobsAnnoying.CreepyPervInCar.HandsHot.Breathe.KeepGoing.HandsCold.Burp.NoSpicyBeforeRun.”Therefore, thumb holes. I hope this makes sense.Sweaty pits? Bottom line- Enjoy less sweaty pits thanks to breathe-ee witch cloth that runs from the overworking sweat generators down.Still using old faithful wired headphones/earbuds? Miracle beyond miracles, there is a freaking hole in the running pocket for your pre-2010 ear gear. It’s not just a sewn up little hole, but it’s like some clever (insert appropriate fabric terminology here) heat sealed magical shite.I saved the best for last. The freaking zip POCKET. Chapstick, phone, tampon, emergency cash, knife, taser, Gu, moleskin, bar, baked potato- you name it, it fits. Within reason, obviously.I am a deal seeker, a traveler of clearance racks, and an online promo code aficionado. However, I will throw all that to the f***ing wind for another one of these badass shirts. Coolibar, call me. I think I love you.

Cute, lightweight and warm.

Me encanta la marca pero la talla L sí me quedó grande; lamentablemente no la había en talla M.