(Note: This is a repost of one of my all-time popular posts.)
We are quickly approaching Summer and the hot weather that comes with it. Unfortunately, that often means a lot of people walking around wearing almost nothing – especially at the beach or pool. It often amazes me how people wear swimsuits that cover less then their underwear does!
It particularly bothers me to see little girls (4, 5, 6 and 7 year-olds) wearing bikinis. Little girls should be taught the virtue of modesty and respect for their bodies as temples of God, rather than flaunting their bodies as if it was the most natural thing in the world. {sigh}
Off the soap box now. This post is for us grown-up women who are looking to wear beautiful, modest swimsuits. If you are in the market for a new swimsuit, here are some great places to get modest, attractive looking swimsuits (keep in mind that some of these sites are operated by women with different faith traditions and beliefs other than Christian and the price range for some of these suits can run a bit high):
2. Solartex.com.
4. Swimmodest.com.
7. Blair.com. (Some suits are more modest than others, so beware before you click over…)
10. Modestswimwearsolutions.com.
If you have a favorite retailer that promotes modest swimsuit, do share! What are your thoughts on the whole lack of modesty with bathing suits? Or am I alone in my distaste for the whole bikini wearing thing?
(Linked to Top Ten Tuesday.)
Wow! Thanks for these links!
oh amanda…recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday
My pleasure.
I like Lands End bathing suits. High quality and lots of different options for height of leg opening and coverup options below and above. Actually, I have not had a bathing suit that fits for since I got pregnant with my first child (5 years ago). I need to get one so I can take my 4 yr old swimming this summer.
Betsy (Eco-novice)…recently posted…10 Favorite Kitchen Tools Gift Ideas for Mom
I haven’t either; but now that we are visiting family in NJ I want to get a suit to go to the beach/pool and teach my son to swim.
Hey there, Carol!
I’m planning on buying my suit this year from Lands End. For my taste, they have suits that are modest and attractive. Just not a fan of the price, unfortunately.
I agree. I don’t get why bathing suits have to be so expensive.
thanks for the helpful information!
No problem. I’m glad you found the links helpful.
If I put on a bikini I would not only scare myself but everyone who saw it! since I work out in the therapy pool several times a week and the chlorine breaks suits down so badly, I bought a pair of cotton athletic shorts and wear them over my one piece suit. I feel much more modest and the shorts fade but haven’t broken down. I also buy chlorine resistant suits. Sometimes in the interests of economy and modesty we have to get creative.
Barb…recently posted…Sunday Snippets – A Catholic Carnival
HA! I would too!
I agree. I like the solution you came up with. chlorine can certainly take its tole on swimsuits.
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I agree with your “soap box” words completely.
And I am in agreement with the other commenters who recommended Lands End. They have cute, modest suits that flatter and stay in place. They ARE pricey, but I’m hoping not to have to replace it any time soon!
I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about Lands End. I just hope the quality is worth the price.
Thank you for this! It’s so hard to find decent swim suits! Two days of shopping, and who knows how many stores last year, just to find an appropriate suit for my poor teenage daughter.
I know what you mean. I don’t have any daughters, but I know a lot of women who have the same problem finding suits for their daughters. I hope you have better luck finding an appropriate swimsuit this year.
I put young girls in two piece suits because they are so much easier to handle when they all of the sudden have to go to the restroom. Also, many camps want them to wear their clothes over their swim suit on swimming days, and bring underwear to put on after swimming. A one piece suit under clothes on a small girl is an accident looking for a place to happen
RAnn…recently posted…Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival
That’s understandable. No one wants a young girl having an accident.
However, I do think that two piece suits can be made that cover a lot more than they do.
Since I work out regularly in a warm water therapy pool, I’ve taken to buying the chlorine resistant swimwear. My suits are one piece and they last many months. However, I bought a cotton knit pair of shorts (gym wear you might say), and I put that on over my suit. It may look goofy to most people, but it’s modest and has held up well in the chlorine.
Barb…recently posted…Sunday Snippets – A Catholic Carnival
I’ve done that in the past with shorts, too. I feel a little more covered up, but this yeaar I am going to buy a suit from one of the sites on this list.
I dont like bikinis, but these suits could use some better prints, and there is nothing wrong with a tanktop swimsuit as long as it covers your stomach and isnt way too low.
Many of the sites allow you to choice your own fabric if you don’t like the ones displayed.
I love my suit from Hyrdochic.com. It has a more “athletic” look to it and they have a maternity option. I have one regular and one maternity suit. I have worn them for years and they are still almost like new. Worth the money. We don’t go to pools/beaches that are “public” but we will go to the grandparent’s house or such every now and then.
Thanks for sharing that site, Okie!