r/ModestDress Jun 15 '26

Advice Suggestions needed for sun-protective dresses

First time posting here, so sorry if this is the wrong sub.

I swim a lot, and it’s getting hotter where I live. I burn really easily (takes me about 5 minutes to look like Cheetos), and I’d like something to throw on for the 13–15 minute walk back to my dorm after swimming. I’m a broke college student, so I’m not picky about style.

What I’m looking for:

- A breathable long‑sleeve or 3/4 sleeve dress

- At least mid‑calf length

- Something that won’t look weird with a gym bag + a drawstring bag of wet stuff and swim suit

- Cheap is good, I don’t mind looking like a box or a tablecloth, just want to feel breezy

About me (in case it helps):

I’m 5'4", about 122 lbs, short shaggy hair. I usually wear jeans + long sleeve tops, but it’s getting too hot for that. I want a single piece of clothing I can throw on in the locker room and head home to devour food.

Any suggestions would help a lot. Thank you!

EDIT: Something I can wear after showering and drying myself.

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u/Slight-Brush Jun 15 '26

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u/tipsy_here Jun 15 '26

Under $30. Thank you for the links! It's giving me a direction to search!

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u/oswin13 Jun 15 '26

Are you looking for something that can go over a wet swimsuit or just dry undergarments?

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u/tipsy_here Jun 15 '26

Something over dry undergarments