What would you wear to this?

[mrs.jacinthe]

I've been debating all morning and still can't decide.  Help.

Backstory: I'm a realtor.  My office gets funds every year for a Christmas party from our overarching brokerage.  Last year we didn't use it all on Christmas so we're doing office team-building activities like bowling.  Not going to these things really isn't an option - more than half of my office is attending and as a newer agent, I need to be there for the goodwill.

So, now we're going on a raft float trip, ending with a BBQ at an exec's home.  What I'd typically wear for this is a swimsuit and shorts because I'd expect to get pretty wet - usually there's a little swimming, a little rope swing action, maybe some water guns, but this is for work - do I still wear that?  Go with a rapid-dry golf skort and polo over my swimsuit?  I'm not uncomfortable in a swimsuit in public (thank goodness) but it does feel a little weird to wear a swimsuit in the presence of people I could have to work with on million-dollar deals.  However, it also feels weird to wear a "skirt" and polo to a raft trip.  ETA addl detail: it is going to be 102 degrees and blindingly sunny today.  

HELP.

[Linie]

Could you check with female colleagues? I have never put on a swim suit for a work - albeit sporty - event. Most of my colleagues refused as well. We made it work with sports gear and a change for the evening.

[jennistarr1]

I think I would opt for a board shorts and rash guard, over a bathing suit...then you can undress if others are or leave it on?

[CrazyLucky]

I think your idea is perfect. Definitely something quick dry. There are plenty of quick dry polos too. And you might want to pack an extra change of clothes in case you get too wet and are uncomfortable.

[spinnaker5]

Jul 27, 2017 9:28:46 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

I think I would opt for a board shorts and rash guard, over a bathing suit...then you can undress if others are or leave it on?

This. It wouldn't matter if I were going with friends, family, or work colleagues - sun protection is my main wardrobe concern when doing active stuff outside for the day, especially on the water. 

Bonus is that stuff dries fast so even if you get wet on the raft you'll likely be dry by the time of the BBQ. Though I'd probably bring another shirt, or sundress or something, to change into after.

[atarianna]

If you opt to get a rash guard/swim shirt, I love the Land End ones and have 5 or 6.

They are really cheap right now but I don't know how quickly you would get it. Probably within a week.

www.landsend.com/products/womens-swim-tee-rash-guard/id_308991_59?sku_0=::81Z&cm_mmc=139971612&source=GS¤cy=USD&geo=US&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInOaNrdmp1QIVTTaBCh3SDwZ9EAQYAiABEgIiZvD_BwE