Assess Martha’s neoprene wonder. That’s fancy fashion jive for “wetsuit material”. She says it’s excellent for keeping warm but not so good on the wet weather days as water depresses the fabric, making it heavier, thus depressing the wearer.

Hers is from ASOS but there’s a whole world of wetsuit crafted mode out there, including everything Cynthia Rowley for Roxy, which is the high-style choice of some sunsmart celebrity palefaces.

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