Covering up at the swimming pool

[ILovedThe90s]

For modesty reasons I want to cover up at the pool but I'm not finding anything that floats my boat. I'm a size 10 with a pregnant looking belly (but no baby!)

I have currently been wearing a roxy short sleeve rash vest, billabong knee length shorts and a swimsuit underneath. I fancy something different now as I've been wearing that for years.

I'm thinking about a tankini with built in chest support but no cleavage and that has tummy control, with 3/4 length capri swim leggings. That match.

I am thinking that this is impossible. I can't find anything. Can anyone help me?

[gymboywalton]

when you say modesty reasons is this religious or something?
or is it because you are worried you are fat/ scarred/whatever?

if it's the latter then really you shouldn't worry at all-being very covered up is very obvious....


if it's the former then how about something like this?
ahiida.com/product.php?productid=17757

[TheyreMadITellYouMaaaad]

Google Islamic swimwear.

(I would love Capri swim-leggings, but have never found any.)

[TheyreMadITellYouMaaaad]

Gymboy, that's perfect, thanks!

Sorry for hijack, ILoved

[Bunbaker]

If it is for religious reasons are there any family members or friends that can advise you?

If it is because you feel self conscious then you would stand out more by being covered up than if you were just in a normal swimming costume. Besides, once you are in the water no-one would be able to see much of you anyway.

[ILovedThe90s]

Thanks for your replies.

It is for religious reasons, but I don't want to look religious iyswim. I don't wear headscarf. In fact you wouldn't know my religion just by looking at me. I'm very English and I don't want to change that. But I have to be a bit more modest if I were to bump into anyone from the local community or my DH would be upset (gossip and backstabbing etc)

I would love a nice halterneck push up design with high leg cut. That would suit me. But not my life choices

[PretzelPrincess]

Google 'knee suit' and variations of it. Loads come up!

[ILovedThe90s]

I have a boy leg suit. Looks awful on me and its so tight round the legs it's uncomfortable to wear!

[CMOTDibbler]

This swim skapri is really nice.

[ILovedThe90s]

I was thinking of something like this but can't find anywhere

Hope the link works

liverungrow.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/athlete-tri-outfit.jpg

[MamaLazarou]

I have a leg suit, £8.99 from Sports Direct. It's so comfy.

[CheersMedea]

What about tri-shorts and a rash vest?

You can get long-ish tri shorts (designed for triathlon swimmers to go straight on to a bike) that you can swim in, provide coverage and won't need a swim suit underneath. some of them have seat padding in for the bike (but not all) so you'd just need to look for some without.

There are loads of funky rash vests around - try amazon for a start.

[HelpMeGetOutOfHere]

www.decathlon.co.uk/C-781787-womens-swimwear/N-183784-type-of-swimsuit~legsuit any of these suitable? the longer leg ones are so expensive.

I wear a swim dress from bon marche, but im guessing its not covered enough for religious reasons, but does fulfil the not showing my wobbly belly criteria. (I have a horrible tummy after 3 c/sections and a big weight loss)

[mowglik]

I wear a tankini with Capri length leggings - Google Islamic swimwear and you'll find plenty of Capri leggings made from swimsuit material.

Look for tankinis in your bra size on eBay and you'll find lots of non cleavage style choice in tankinis as well

[HelpMeGetOutOfHere]

the childrens ones are much cheaper. I reckon an age 14 would be close to a size 10, might be worth a try?

[CMOTDibbler]

This? You could then wear an underwired bikini top underneath for control, but it looks really flattering.

tri shorts always have a cycling pad, and aren't ideal for just swimming in

[OnlyLovers]

Your local community don't sound very nice, TBH.

But lots of good suggestions on here.

[CheersMedea]

tri shorts always have a cycling pad

They don't ALWAYS have a cycling pad. A lot do though as I said.

[BlameItOnTheBogey]

Athleta have a ton of things like you describe. Not sure if they deliver to the UK though?

[museumum]

My local swimming pool sells something that looks like a tri-suit but isn't padded. It's on a dummy at the window of the small swimsuit shop they have on site.

[museumum]

try these people www.bohn.uk.com/

[CoperCabana]

For the people who say, don't cover up if you are self conscious about something, have you actually got scars or a physical disability? I have, and I feel much more confident in swim leggings. People stare at me either way. I would rather they stare at my nice swim leggings than my not so nice legs. I know you are trying to be supportive, but by saying it draws more attention and by dismissing peoples feelings, you ate in fact being the opposite.

[CoperCabana]

Are not ate

[CMOTDibbler]

I think it should be up to everyone what they wear if it makes them feel good CoperCabana. But I do have massive scars and a physical disability and don't cover up at the pool - my choice. And as I thrash people in the middle lane swimming with one arm, they can stare all they like

[auldspinster]

What about this one www.amazon.co.uk/Zoggs-Torquay-Womens-Legsuit/dp/B006TWKGLG?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21 ?

[TheyreMadITellYouMaaaad]

I don't think that swimming in cover-ups makes people look at you more or makes you stand out. I'm allergic to sunlight, fat, and long-bodied, so finding a swimsuit that protects my skin and fits me properly is very difficult. I have swum in the oddest of outfits, and I didn't feel like I was being paid any more attention than when I used to swim in 'conventional' swimsuits.

Admittedly, wearing the full head-to-toe Sharia swimsuit in an infoor pool does make you stand out a bit more, though. Perhaps it also makes a difference where you are. Here in small-town Ruralsville people will be curious; but in most of London, say, people won't bat an eyelash.