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Psst, many of these items are now sold out so click here for the upated list. Not only is it more recent, I discovered some new brands and think you’ll love the styles even better!
As a society, we take issue with seeing any hint of a woman’s underwear in public, yet when it comes to swimwear smaller always seems to be better. Dresses come in all shapes from mini to maxi, but swimsuits? On the high-street at least, it can seem like your options are limited to bra-style bikinis and tankinis, or swimsuits with low-cut necklines or plunging backs. So where do you go if you are looking for something more conservative?
There are plenty of reasons to choose a modest swimsuit, and it’s not always about religious beliefs (though that is of course a perfectly valid reason). Fuller-coverage swimwear protects more of your skin from the sun, so may be worth looking into if you’re prone to burning. You may feel more confident and comfortable in a swimsuit that’s less revealing, want something secure for beach sports like surfing or volleyball, or simply like the way it looks! Whatever your reasons, it’s entirely your choice how much of your body you show or don’t show to the public.
Luckily there are a number of indie designers and niche brands catering to those who want a less revealing option for the beach or swimming pool, and I’ve listed 35 options here that show there’s absolutely no need to compromise on style for modesty.
‘Modest’ will of course mean different things to different people, so I’ve researched styles including high necks/backs, longer leg lines and loose fits. From bikinis to burkinis, I’ve ordered the list (more or less) from least to most coverage, so scroll on down to find what suits you best!
Anna Carla Swimwear Koha long shorts, AU$89 (approx. £52 / US$68 / 60€) + wrap top, AU$165 (approx. £97 / US$127 / 112€)
Anna Carla Swimwear bottoms, AU$95 (approx. £56 / US$73 / 64€) + long sleeved top, AU$178 (approx. £104 / US$136 / 121€)
neon Mariot long sleeved top, reduced to £55 (approx. $72 / 64€) + bottoms, £38 (approx. $50 / 44€)
Glidesoul tie-dye swim crop, £49 (approx. $65 / 57€) + swim leggings, reduced to £79 (approx. $104 / 92€)
Anna Carla Swimwear Koha polo neck swimsuit, AU$245 (approx. £144 / US$188 / 166€)
Mileti Swimwear swimsuit, reduced to £62 (approx. $81 / 72€)
Makarawear turtle neck swimsuit, £80.09 (approx. $104 / 93€)
Padilla Store long legline swimsuit, $35 (approx. £27 / 31€)
Anna Carla Swimwear Hana short sleeved swimsuit, AU$259 (approx. £152 / US$198 / 175€)
Sun Haze Kirra long sleeved swimsuit, AU$185 (approx. £108 / US$142 / 125€)
Lisa Marie Fernandez long sleeved swimsuit, £320 (approx. $418 / 370€)
Heidi Klein Bridgehampton long-sleeved swimsuit, £210 (approx. $274 / 243€)
Stretcheyz Lion long sleeved swimsuit, AU$50 (approx. £29 / US$38 / 34€)
POPI Clothing long sleeved swimsuit, 80€ (approx. £69 / $91)
Makarawear turtle neck long sleeved swimsuit, £88.98 (approx. $116 / 103€)
GlideSoul blue tie-dye long sleeved swimsuit, £129 (approx. $168 / 149€)
Hydrochic plus sized swim dress, £72.83 (approx. $96 / 84€)
Padilla Store one-piece swimsuit, $35 (approx. £27 / 31€)
Hasema Alanur swim tunic & leggings set, 162 Turkish Lira (approx. (approx. £42 / $55 / 49€)
Adasea A 3102 swim tunic & leggings set, $93.06 (approx. £73 / 82€)
Amayo Didim plus size swim tunic & leggings, £43.30 (approx. $56 / 50€)
She Runs 2 Win swim top, from $47 (approx. £36 / 42€) and knee length skirt, $69 (approx. £53 / 61€)
Jan Luc Designs swim tunic & leggings set, $90 (approx. £69 / 80€)
Jan Luc Designs swim tunic & leggings set, $100 (approx. £76 / 88€)
Jan Luc Designs swim tunic & leggings set, $85 (approx. £65 / 75€)
Ella Mae Flower Daze Betty swim tunic & leggings, £61.29 (approx. $80 / 71€)
Aqua Modesta 4-piece swim skirt & top set, $150 (approx. £115 / 133€)
Nalu Tribe Le Fleur surf leggings, $65 (approx. £50 / 58€)
Tradewinds long sleeved rash guard, reduced to £20, (approx. $26 / 23€) and surf leggings, reduced to £27.50, (approx. $36 / 32€)
Shorso UK slim fit full coverage swimsuit, reduced to £39.99 (approx. $53 / 46€)
Mayovera Golden full-coverage swimsuit, 239 Turkish Lira (approx. £62 / $82 / 72€)
Mayovera sequinned full-coverage swimsuit, 195 Turkish Lira (approx. £51 / $67 / 59€)
Beautecache L’Eau burkini, $100 (approx. £76 / 88€)
Mayovera ombre loose-fit full-coverage swimsuit, 249 Turkish Lira (approx. £65 / $85 / 75€)
Veilkini loose-fit full coverage swimsuit, reduced to £63 (approx. $83 / 73€)
I hope you’ve found this list useful! Do you know of any other brands producing swimwear that’s more modest than the norm?
2 comments
Yes, this is really useful for me. I am a plus size woman and looking for the swimwear that provide coverage as well as make me feel sexy. In your list, there are so many options for me. Thanks 🙂
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