BALEAF Women’s UPF 50+ Beach Cover Up Lightweight Cardigan Sun Shirts Long Sleeve SPF Sun Wrap with Pocket Outdoor

Casual wrap, and exercise cover
I love this top. It is light weight and has a nice fabric feel. The fabric almost has a soft slide like silk without being silk feel. It is a tighter weave of fabric than a tshirt, more like exercise tank weave.It is a summer time light weight cover. It is not waterproof, it does dry faster than a cotton sweater, it does pull some (not all) sweat from my skin. I wash this with the rest of my exercise clothes several times now and it has done great.The pockets are nice for me. However I would warn if you put heavy items like multiple keys or heavy key chain it will pull down the pocket and might pull the side of your wrap (think pockets on lightweight cardigan-same effect). This is expected to me and not a problem for me. It is logical. The pockets are average. I can easily fit my phone in one pocket and it just fits, and the other pocket i can fit my keys and id.The pockets are open, and while the pockets slant down the pockets do not have a zip or button, no way to secure the pocket.The thumb holes are a bit odd as the holes are almost too small, and do not seem to be in quite the right place, but the holes are not off enough for me personally to care.I am average build, but if my arms were longer I do not think the thumb holes would land in the right place and I think the sleeves would be too short.This is not fitted, I would call it a loose fit for the correct size. I would recommend size up for even more room, and size down for less or tighter fit.The con on the button is, for this wrap the fabric is a nice sand color but the button on the shoulder is white, and sticks out.On the back outward facing side of the wrap, there is a thumbprint size reflective logo on the nape of the neck of the sweater. So if you are wanting this for visibility when running, I would recommend white and not dark colors. The reflective logo is small and not significant enough for me to use as the only indicator I am in front of someone. I would still wear blinks lights and reflective vest/belt etc. that is me personally.I might buy another in a different color.These are not cheap, however these are well made. I think the price range is on the high side, but less expensive than some of the premium brands by far. Ultimately I think the value is good. I have balled this up in the bottom of my gym bag numerous times now, and while I pull it out with a few wrinkles, the wrinkles fall out on their own fairly quick while wearing for a few hours or less which is awesome.

Dressy sun protection
This sweater is lightweight and looks great with almost any outfit. I have had sporty Baleaf sun protection tops for several years. I am so happy they finally made one that is dressy. It fits well and is soft and comfortable.

fits true to size
This BALEAF Lightweight Cardigan fits true to size. I wear a medium (size 8/10), and this is just how the BALEAF medium fits–like my other mediums. The material is like that of a swimsuit which is what I expected with it having a UPF 50+Sun Protection. I like the feel of the material and the swing it creates with movement. I ordered white since it would match the most–though I was tempted to get the green. The button design works but for me it does not look like the model’s version–the side that does not button hangs low and then with the buttoned side shortened it looks off balanced. I might just take the button and loop off as I don’t think I would really use it much. I would definitely prefer that it did not have the small silver circle at the back of the neck, that instead the cardigan was completely white. I am glad I got this–perfect to grab when going for a walk but nice enough to wear as a “sweater” to complement an outfit.

Absolutely worth it!
I bought this sun shirt for a trip I was going on to Costa Rica, and for commuting via bike to work (to protect my arms/neck from the Florida sun). Upon arrival I loved the light weight feel, and quality of the fabric so I ordered another color which came before my trip. So far I’ve been using them every day alternating colors depending on my outfit, and I must say they dry off very quickly after getting wet (from sweat, rain, etc.), they don’t retain bad smells after hiking/walking in them for miles, add a layer of protection from dirt/bug bites, etc., and they seem to keep me a little cooler (hold moisture and keep me cool when the wind hits). Overall worth it, I will likely buy more colors now.