The Ariat "Buzz Off" Zip Top has a special finish that repels insects. No kidding - and for $55 no less. The equestrian line - English and western - sells the shirt through it's website at ariat.com, but you can also find it later this month at Grif's Western in Davie and A. E. Cohen's in Miami.

Also check out Mumz, the first line of insect-repellent gardening clothing and accessories to be registered by the Environmental Protection Agency. The line includes shirts, pants, hats (The Buzz Off sun bucket shown here is $12) and more starting at $10 from mumzgarden.com.

Both brands use Buzz Off, which is a synthetic version of Permethrin, a natural insect repellent found in chrysanthemums. The protection on the clothes ususally lasts for 25 washings and often includes UV sun block.

-R.S.H.

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