Body Glove Smoothies Sleek Rash Guard Review

Our tester wearing the black Body Glove Smoothies Sleek long sleeve rash guard on the beach
The fabric drapes rather than compresses, so this reads more swim shirt than second skin. Good news if you want sun cover without the squeeze of a compression top.
Our tester in a black long-sleeved Body Glove rash guard carrying a surfboard on the beach
Long sleeves earn their place on a full day outside: far less sunscreen to reapply, and no wax rash across the forearms.

Where to buy

The Body Glove Smoothies Sleek Rash Guard is simple and sleek, as you might have guessed by the name. The minimalist design is free from the loud floral patterns you often see on women’s surf gear. The simple design comes in eight different colors.

The material is quick drying and provides 50 UPF protection, saving you from awkwardly applying sunscreen on your back. The material is also lightweight and flexible so you won’t be sweating in between sets and your movement will be unrestricted. The stitching is smooth and unnoticeable, preventing chafing. The UPF protection, lightweight and flexible material, and absence of uncomfortable stitching make this rash guard a great option for long days in the water.

This rash guard has no board short connector, which is a bit of a bummer as it can ride up slightly while paddling, though it seems to be a minor issue. The Body Glove Smoothies Sleek rash guard falls in the middle of the typical price range and is worth the money.

Things we like:

  • Quick drying, lightweight material makes this rash guard very comfortable
  • UPF protection
  • Simple design available in variety of colors

Things we don't like:

  • No boardshort connector

Sizing/Fitting

This rash guard runs slightly small, so I would recommend checking Body Glove’s sizing chart and maybe purchasing a size up from your normal size.

Our tester in a black long-sleeved Body Glove rash guard carrying a surfboard on the beach
Long sleeves earn their place on a full day outside: far less sunscreen to reapply, and no wax rash across the forearms.
Our tester wearing the black Body Glove Smoothies Sleek long sleeve rash guard on the beach
The fabric drapes rather than compresses, so this reads more swim shirt than second skin. Good news if you want sun cover without the squeeze of a compression top.

Specs & Features

Material87% Nylon, 13% Spandex
Sun protection50 UPF protective fabric
Thermal protectionNo thermal protection
SleevesLong Sleeves
Boardshort connectorNo boardshort connector
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