Columbia Women's PFG Long Sleeve Shirt

This is the second Columbia Women's Bahama Long Sleeve Shirt I have purchased this month, and I have ordered a third. For years I have looked for sun protective clothes, and never found any for any price that I was willing to wear more than once or twice.When the first one of these shirts arrived (in Collegiate Navy), I knew this was a shirt I would wear regularly and immediately ordered one in Isla from a different supplier. I live in the very sunny high desert of New Mexico, and am a photographer and gardener. This spring I was treated for a small skin cancer and some other precancerous changes. My dermatologist has stressed hats, sunscreen, and sun protective clothing. COLUMBIA Sportswear Omni-Shade UPF 30 has the Seal of Recommendation from the Skin Cancer Foundation. I can put on sunscreen in the morning and not have to reapply it every two hours in the areas the shirt covers.This is a functional shirt with two pockets that close with Velcro. The sleeves can be worn long with the cuffs buttoned, or rolled up as shown. It washes easily and dries quickly. It has a much-appreciated back vent. I would consider the shirt in Medium too large if I planned to wear it buttoned up with nothing else. But I will use the shirt as a layering piece to throw on when I go out of doors, over tank tops or tee shirts in the summer, and warmer turtlenecks in the winter. This shirt is what I have been looking for for years, and it fits my lifestyle perfectly. I like the colors I have so far (Collegiate Navy and Isla) and would have every color if I could afford that.The hat in the picture is the Joseni hat in beige JOSENI Women Floppy Sun Beach Straw Hats Wide Brim Packable Summer Cap (Beige). It is not UPF rated, but it is a cute hat that I'll wear for brief outings such as running errands in town or going to lunch with friends.I'll wear the Columbia Women's Bahama Long Sleeve Shirt anywhere and everywhere I go in daylight hours. Five Stars for a product that is both functional and cute.Edited July 22, 2017: This summer I have purchased a total of four of Columbia's Women's Bahama Long Sleeve Shirts in different colors: Isla, Tiki Pink, Collegiate Navy, and Fossil. I purchased the first only because my dermatologist strongly suggested I wear sun protective clothing. These have become my favorite shirts - lightweight, wash and dry easily, great range of colors, sleeves that can be worn down or rolled up, plus handy, useful pockets. They are great for active women who are out of doors and want a little extra sun protection. Perfect for layering.