Dress For Safety
Many of us want to dress fashionably, but have you ever thought about dressing safely? Fashion consultant Katlean De Monchy joins CBS This Morning to tell us about clothing that can protect you from the elements, and maybe even save your life.
Click here to see a slideshow of some of these finds, modeled for CBS This Morning from Lake Welch in Stony Point, New York.
Most of us are more active outdoors in the summer, which means more exposure to the sun and heat. To protect yourself from skin cancer or the premature aging effects of the sun, wear sun protective apparel--essentially, clothes with SPF protection.
Hat. You need a hat with a brim at least 3 inches wide. Goretex is a good fiber to choose.
Sunglasses. Carrera Precision Sunglasses with color lenses offer 100 percent protection from UVA and UVB rays. They are water- and shatter-resistant and have improved color contrast. Cost: $140.
Top. A shirt made of microweave brushed nylon blocks 97 percent of UVB rays. SPF varies depending on color; white is 15 SPF and tan is 30 SPF. Cost: About $49.
Bottom. Protect your legs from the sun or bug bites with full length cargo pants from L.L. Bean . When you need to cool down, unzip the legs and turn them into shorts. Cost: $59.
Whether you're spending your summer days fishing, hiking or even sightseeing, you want to be hydrated and cool.
Water Bottle. There are plenty of fashionable water bottle holsters. The one shown is from Arctic Zone and can be found at KMart.
Top and Bottom. Purple tee with white jacket and matching pants by Solar Eclipse Active Wear. The fabric is Suplex and the total protection is 30 SPF.
Shoes. You want them to be breathable. Look for a reflective bed on the body. The ones modeled are from Skechers and they are about $50.
Life Vest. If you plan to be near the water you might want to check out this flotation device by Sospenders. It's a life jacket that inflates in 1 1/2 seconds, with a reflective tab, a whistle for signaling, and locator light (pull cord to light). From Sospenders, cost $100.
Shoes. Nylon web sport sandals inspired by river rafting technology keep feet ventilated yet protect them whether you're walking on dry or wet terrain. The compound rubber sole resists the abrasion of rough terrain, heavy duty nylon straps secure with Velcro closures . Land's End . Cost: $39.50.
Watch. Brain Watch with alarm feature used as a reminder to put on that sunscreen. From Fossil at department stores. Cost: $75.
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