Get Your SPF Sans Sunscreen (Really!) With These 16 Cool Threads

Sometimes lathering on sunblock like clockwork just doesn't cut it. We still end up with burns. What gives? Turns out there's more we can do to protect our skin than just sporting some Coppertone and a tunic. Behold: SPF clothing.

In the past, we shied away from these tech-y threads. Why? Well, they ain't chic. But tides are a-changing and everything from floor-grazing maxis to wide-brim toppers are suddenly getting the SPF treatment and a major style boost. And we couldn't be happier to see the science infused into cool, everyday buys. Because one thing we're more serious about than style (if you can imagine it) is sun protection, and it's about time our wardrobes did more to keep up. Click through to peruse the SPF wares that are tops in our book. Trust, double-duty threads never looked so good.