A friend of mine told me that clothing does not prevent sunburns, neither do umbrellas. He said that most clothes only give limited protection, like SPF 15. He also said that even clothes like jeans or socks would prevent burning.

I thought anything that actually blocked the light - i.e., tightly woven enough that you can't see the light through it (as opposed to say, a loose knit) prevented burning.

Is he correct that one can get burned even if sitting under a black umbrella or wearing jeans?

Thanks

T-shirts usually only have an SPF of 15, but you'd have to be sitting on the equator with a hole in the ozone layer directly above you to get burnt through jeans and a black umbrella.

Summer is already here in the Philippines and we're planning to head to the beach with a couple of friends. However, I'm having a hard time finding the right swimwear to complement my small bust (34A). I'll appreciate any advice given. Thanks!

The triangle bikini is great for creating cleavage! - and you'll look tantalizing since becasue you won't be busting out of it!

Oh, also, patterns are great for creating curves (ie. stripes, polka dots, whatever you prefer).

Avoid dark colors if you can - they'll only minimize what you have.

Like Ava Gardner's. I mean beautiful swimwear with texture that covers your body and busts your legs kinda swimwear. Nowadays it's all about wearing basically nothing and I think it's ugly.

I like these, they have some modern elements to them, although I don't know if that's what you're looking for

http://www.unique-vintage.com/separates-swimsuits-c-35_43.html

do they have them at walmart? dont give me a website because i need it today. do they have them at target? i need a cheap rash guard because i wear them swimming so i dont get burnt

Walmart and modells. They both have them. A friend of mine bought the walmart ones and he was pretty happy.