Carve Designs  Cruz Rashguard - Women's

I wore this cute rashguard out recently and I carried a daypack. While the shirt kept me cool, I was so disappointed to see that the back now is all snagged where the backpack rubbed. So probably just good for water activities with nothing like a harness or straps on the shirt.

I bought this item a few years ago for a trip to HI and swimming locally with the kids. It's incredibly flattering and nice looking - the zipper gives you cleavage if that's your thing or zip it up if you don't want to show. The collar protects your neck. It's super easy to get off and on, too. I'd recommend this product. However, after a year of summer usage, the side seams and seams under one of the pits has started to pull apart, so I'm purchasing a new one (and hence writing this review). I wish the material would have lasted longer given the price, but it says something that despite the material I'm purchasing it again.

White was transparent when wet, but comfortable while swimming. It was extremely hot when it was dry when walking or sitting around, compared to other rashguards as it is a thick, unbreathable material. Fairly easy to remove when dry, but the sleeves are tight. It took FOREVER to remove to get changed (or go to the restroom) while wet, and I made a huge mistake wearing a one piece bathing suit one day underneath. Buying a size up would be too big, as the sleeves are already quite long. I would not buy this item again, but it serves its purpose for now. I just need to make sure I always wear a two piece and can dunk in the water every 30-60 minutes to cool off.

Great construction quality, but runs very large & has short sleeves. I’m 5’8 155lbs 34DD, very curvy & wide shoulders/ big arms. I got a Medium & it’s pretty loose all over with sleeves at least 1” too short for me, & loose at wrists. I might not mind the loose fit if the shoulders weren’t so wide. I already have very wide shoulders & the shoulder/ armhole seam is about 3/4” too wide on each side. I’ll try sizing down to a small & see if the fit is better, though I’m not hopeful the sleeves will be ok. I’d prefer extra long sleeves that are tight & could be pushed up.

I've owned this in white for ~3 years and have used it on multiple Hawaii trips, as well as around the garden and at mountain lakes (Seattle). I love that it's functional and fashionable. The zipper makes it easy to get on and off, even when wet. The side ties allow you to change the look and feel, it doesn't flop around and create tons of drag while swimming, and it protects me from the sun, especially around the neck/upper chest (where most other rashguards don't protect you and where water can get in to create drag if the neck isn't high enough or tight enough). It looks great too! You can unzip it for a more revealing look to have fun with your bikini or zip it up for when you're being more active and want everything covered. I also have a tiny bit of a belly, and the scrunching allows me to hide this. It doesn't cling or ride up like most other rash guards, where I was always pulling them down or feeling self-conscious about not having a completely flat belly. I'm 5'6", 130, 35-29-39, 32DD and the small fits great.

Wasn't sure what size to buy since I range between an xs and s. Preferred snug fit, plus I'm pretty flat chested so I bought the xs. I would say it fit true to size, meaning that it fit snug in the way I think the fitting was intended, so if you are looking for something a little less fitted, size up. I get so many compliments when wearing it. Comfortable when swimming, even comfortable to wear golfing in 100 degree heat.

I bought this for an upcoming warm weather trip where we will be spending a lot of time on the water. I was looking for a rashguard that wasn't clingy and was easy to get on and off and this is it! It's very flattering and comfortable. I'm in my 50's and didn't want something that would cling to me.

I love the fit and design of this rash guard with the zipper in front and ruching on the side. It also can be machine washed, which hasn’t been the case with with other brands I’ve purchased. My only issue is with the white one ( I have blue and blue and white striped). It gets very dirty and I’ve been unable to get the lake and ocean stains out.

The cross front (upper chest/above the bust) is too tight--there isn't enough room for me to comfortably paddle/move with it zipped all the way up. It's fine when it's partially open but I purchased this for sun protection. It's pretty obvious in photos once you look for it, unfortunately I didn't notice until after it was purchased. Sizing up fixes the issue but then it's terribly loose everywhere else.

Purchased this for 2.5 weeks in Hawaii to use when swimming and snorkeling. Wore almost everyday - dried quickly. Great for sun protection and minimal wear and tear from those 2 weeks. I typically wear a size small, and the small worked well for me (fit a little tighter than in the pictures).