The best skorts for women over 50 combine a comfortable waistband, built-in shorts, secure pockets and UPF 50+ fabric, which blocks 98% of UVA/UVB rays. Coolibar's Pisa Women's Travel Skort is our go-to pick: soft, quick-dry LuxeLite™ fabric with 4-way stretch, an elastic flat-front waistband, a hidden RFID-blocking zip pocket and an undershort with a hidden key pocket. For a fuller A-line shape and extended sizes, the Mendocino Women's Travel Skort adds a drawstring waist and anti-pickpocket zip pockets.

Key Takeaways

• UPF 50+ skorts block 98% of UVA/UVB rays on the skin they cover, with no sunscreen to reapply on that skin.
• Built-in shorts give you skirt style with the freedom to walk, climb steps or swing a club.
• Hidden zip pockets keep a passport, cards and keys secure on travel days.
• Choose a travel skort for sightseeing and cruises, or an athletic skort for golf and tennis.

Why wear a UPF 50+ skort for winter-sun travel?

Late fall and winter are a popular time for cruises, beach escapes and golf trips to sunny places. Those days mean long hours outdoors, often near water, with legs exposed to the sun. A travel skort made with UPF 50+ fabric covers more of your legs than shorts and protects that skin without lotion. It also packs flat, dries quickly in a hotel room and looks polished enough for lunch or a museum visit. To see how a UPF rating compares with sunscreen SPF, read UPF 50+ vs. SPF.

What to look for in skorts for women over 50

When you shop for skorts for older women, these features matter most:

• A comfortable waistband. Elastic, flat-front or drawstring waists stay put without pinching through a long day.
• Built-in shorts. An attached undershort adds coverage when you sit, bend or step off a tour bus.
• A length you like. Coolibar travel skorts run from 16¼" to 20½" in skirt length (size medium), so you can choose a shorter sporty look or a longer, more classic one.
• Secure pockets. Hidden zip pockets keep valuables close without a bag.
• Lightweight, quick-dry fabric. Moisture-wicking stretch fabric keeps you comfortable in warm, humid destinations.

The best Coolibar travel skorts

Pisa Women's Travel Skort

The Pisa is made from LuxeLite™ UPF 50+ fabric, a silky-soft weave with subtle 4-way stretch and moisture-wicking, quick-dry performance. It has an elastic waistband with a flat front for a smooth fit, a curved hem, front slash pockets, a back pocket, a hidden RFID-blocking zip pocket on the side seam and an undershort with a hidden key pocket. The skirt length is 20½" (size medium). Choose Black, Navy, Pale Khaki or Blue Dusk. If you've been searching for a khaki or navy skort, the Pisa covers both.

Sierra Women's Travel Skort

The new Sierra Travel Skort is a fresh take on the Pisa. It is made from a new fabric made in Colombia with a soft feel, stretch and recovery, plus a water-repellent finish. It keeps the elastic flat-front waistband, curved hem, front slash pockets and back pocket, with a 20¼" skirt length (size medium).

Mendocino Women's Travel Skort

The Mendocino has an A-line shape, a drawstring waistband and sewn-in shorts under a dressier skirt. Anti-pickpocket hidden zip pockets sit at the left side seam and under the back yoke. It is made from LuxeLite™ fabric, with a 16¼" center-front skirt length and a 9" inner short inseam (size medium). It comes in sizes up to 3X in Black, and also in Navy.

The best Coolibar skorts for golf and tennis

Planning a winter golf trip or tennis week? The Corta Women's Performance Skort is a quick-dry tennis and golf skort made of Active Athlon™ UPF 50+ fabric with Cooltect™ moisture-wicking technology. It has an elastic waistband with an internal drawcord, front slash pockets, a back zip pocket and an undershort with a hidden leg pocket for a ball or phone. Skirt length is 17½" with a 5½" undershort inseam (size medium).

The Pin High Short Golf Skort is made from Luxacool™ Performance Twill with a smooth feel and comfortable stretch. It has side pleats, an on-seam pocket, a back welt pocket and attached shorts, with a 16¼" skirt length (size medium).

How to style a travel skort for a sunny getaway

Pair your skort with a long-sleeve UPF 50+ top and a wide-brim hat for the most coverage on deck or at the beach. A neutral skort in black, navy or khaki works with almost every top in a carry-on, so one skort can cover several days of sightseeing.

Shop Coolibar: browse every style in Women's Skirts, Skorts & Shorts, build a trip wardrobe from Women's Travel, or compare the Pisa, Sierra, Mendocino, Corta and Pin High skorts.

FAQ

What are the best skorts for women over 50?

Look for a comfortable waistband, built-in shorts, secure pockets and UPF 50+ fabric. Coolibar's Pisa Travel Skort has an elastic flat-front waistband, a hidden RFID-blocking zip pocket and an undershort with a hidden key pocket, and the Mendocino Travel Skort adds a drawstring waist and sizes up to 3X.

What is the best skort for travel?

A good travel skort is lightweight, quick-drying and has secure pockets. The Pisa, Sierra and Mendocino travel skorts all have UPF 50+ protection; the Pisa and Mendocino are made from LuxeLite™ fabric with hidden zip pockets, and the Sierra has a water-repellent finish.

How long are Coolibar travel skorts?

In size medium, the Pisa has a 20½" skirt length, the Sierra 20¼" and the Mendocino 16¼" with a 9" inner short inseam.

Do UPF 50+ skorts replace sunscreen?

UPF 50+ fabric blocks 98% of UVA/UVB rays on the skin it covers, so you do not need to reapply sunscreen under the skort. Keep using sunscreen on any skin the skort leaves uncovered.

Conclusion

The right skort depends on your plans: the Pisa or Sierra for a longer, classic travel skort, the Mendocino for a drawstring A-line with extended sizes, and the Corta or Pin High for golf and tennis. Each one gives you UPF 50+ coverage and built-in shorts, so you can pack light and spend more of your winter-sun trip outdoors.