Modest swimsuits
“Swimsuits with more coverage that still look good?”
28 answers from 25 people · Updated Oct 12, 2026
Left on Friday Sunday Suit Shortie
The Left on Friday Sunday Shortie fits and feels as wonderful as the Sunday Suit, and the boy-shorts bottom means I can run after my 5-year-old, squat down to change a diaper, and sit crisscross-applesauce to nurse (easy to do, thanks to the relatively low-cut top) without having to readjust or worry about revealing too much.
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queer woman owned. sustainable, gender-neutral, one-piece swimwear inspired by the classic 1920s long swimsuit.
Aimé Leon Dore Short Sleeve Crest Rash Guard
Rash guards that don't make you feel uncool. ALD wins this.
This thing feels sleek and contained when you’re wearing it, like a wetsuit. Versatile enough that I’ve worn it tubing down the Russian River and sauna-ing in a Milan hotel. The colorblock says “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.”
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Patagonia Swell Seeker One-Piece Swimsuit
For maximum sun protection I would go with this suit from Patagonia. You'd just have to wear a swim bra underneath as it doesn't offer any support.
Rip Curl Flashbomb 1mm Neo Poly Long Sleeve Wetsuit Jacket
Aside from that, I’ve completely changed my outlook on swimwear. String bikinis are for a past life. This is probably long overdue, but I’m all about security and coverage now. Of course, I’ve searched our own site and saved tons of suits, especially from the swim-romper, tankini, and swim-shorts roundups. Here were a couple that caught my eye. I’m also still trying to figure out what I’m most comfortable surfing in in cold California waters. My spring suit from Rip Curl has been great so far, but I’m worried that once the temps rise or the inevitable heat wave comes, I’ll want something a little thinner. I have these not-too-thick rash guards and suits saved just in case.
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I have been reaching for shorts this swimming season, cycling between wearing an old pair of Gimaguas shorts and two thrifted board shorts. For new production, I've been eyeing Nu Swim. Left to right: Chime Shorts, Board Shorts and Stretch Short
coverage is everything when the water stays Cold year round
As a kid, I’d see TV or Kathy cartoons where the women freak out about finding a bathing suit and think “calm down and get a fucking life!!!” But here I am, three decades later, and I’d generously describe my feelings about swimwear as “complex.” I wanna feel like a freak on the beach and a lady in the sea- or something. I don’t know WHAT I wanna feel, but this set- especially the ingenious swim skirt, which is both a wedgie-maxxing bottom and a conservative yet flirty little skirt in one- makes me feel it. This is a custom Tiffany blue, and I’m gonna wear it til the wheels fall off this train.
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re: DD/DDD/E/G sizing, etc. This is a swimsuit with an underwire and adjustable/supportive bra straps. I’d say the Cuup ‘scoop’ style is medium coverage, but I find that the fabric is overall minimizing. Combined with a high waisted bathing suit bottom (for some), love. (This collab pictured is very cute too.)
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The Ruffle Breaker Belted One-Piece
Summersalt's collection is fairly standard, as they love their one-shoulder, color-blocked styles. Their recent collab with Liberty Prints really stood out however. I'm usually not into so many dainty florals but this belted version is very feminine and lovely. Perfect for a European holiday.
Buy a one piece that comes in "tall" length
Ok so this one is for my tall and/or long torso-ed girls. I always hated how one pieces looked on me, but then I got one that comes with a long waist and realized that the length was the problem. This one from andie has different lengths
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Boden Rhodes Cup Sized Swimsuit - Sangria Sunset
Loving that print and the fact it comes in cup sizes… 😍
Speedo one-piece training swimsuits
I originally bought a few of these for lap swimming but have since started wearing them to the beach. Experience the freedom of not having to worry about losing your bikini top to the waves of the Atlantic!! They come in a lot of colors and are frequently extremely cheap on Amazon for some reason (this one was $17). Just make sure to measure your torso for accurate sizing because training swimsuits are sized very differently from normal ones
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she is simple she is chic she is cool she is comfy
wearing a rash guard as an adult
So much easier than slathering yourself in sunscreen. Also, surprisingly sexy?
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my primary one piece bathing suit is from seea and is still cute and high quality enough to have lasted a decade…! (in writing this i am realizing how long it’s held up)
As a girl who has been...blessed? cursed? bestowed! with a 36 H bra size, it's hard to find a bikini that holds my girls up and doesn't feel matronly, and Goldie has the best options! They go up to a 4x in both tops and bottoms, and have great prints. My suit was put to the test recently when I had a slip and fall in a spa steam room. Despite the high impact fall, I didn't even have so much as a nip slip. I might have been bleeding and sore, but my girls were perfectly tucked away. Five stars!
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Caroline One-Piece Swimsuit | Jolyn
Jolyn specializes in swim styles suitable for training and competition, often with adjustable straps or tie-backs in bold solid colors or simple patterns. Not all of their styles come in sizes as large as a 42-44, but this one does (though I hear they all run small).
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Speedo Women's Solid One Back One Piece Black
I really like a straight up sporty suit for maximum wave beaching
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period swimwear! such a clever concept. cute one pieces and bikinis. also sell underwear
OK. I bit the bullet. As a girl with a fuller chest I am constantly struggling to find swimwear. I typically stick to just one black bikini in the summer and wear it all the time. I just went to their BH location and bought my bikini of the summer. The science behind these tops is unreal. They really study the way a bikini should fit and it works. Finally found a top I can feel confident and supported in 😻 not the most budget friendly but I needed it. If you have a brand you love for filler chest with cute prints - let me know!
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I sort of feel like a vintage life guard when I wear these, but they are the most comfortable swimsuit bottoms I’ve ever owned.
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Live your life and (try to) stop worrying about how your body looks. Nobody cares and if they do they are weirdos. Don’t let our oppressive body culture and the patriarchy get to you, put on the dang swimsuit and have fun with your kids. If you don’t have kids, pretend you are one again! I promise, the more you wear it the less you care.
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