Long sleeved shorts swimsuit AND gibbon arms!

[LadyoftheLavaLamp]

I am looking for what seems to be a swimsuit in short supply - my needs list:

• not a wetsuit
• long sleeve with generous length
• shorts leg (don’t mind if shirt-shorts)
• front zip
• plain-ish, sporty looking
• ideally a reputable brand
• very flattering

If anyone can actually find something that fits the bill you deserve a S&B medal!!

Can you say a bit more about what you're using it for? Is it pool swimming, holiday, sea swimming?

This fits your criteria

https://www.pourmoi.co.uk/products/energy-long-sleeved-shorty-paddle-swimsuit/?curr=gbp&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAnL-sBhBnEiwAJRGigkKuQtUa2pNBO2u42A3lwMJlBtfEpDvIXkwmc2mQPYR5UrtsPiolIhoC9FgQAvD_BwE

But I suspect you might find the best 'fit' if you split it into two requirements.

E.g. buy long sleeve rash vest (I like the Cressi brand) and a swimsuit.

Or a long sleeve swimsuit which doesn't have the 'shorts' element, and buy the shorts element to wear in addition. If all elements are black it will blend together.

Alpkit often have long sleeves swimming tops and shorts.

@SimultaneousWindows it’s for swimming at my gym. The pool isn’t very warm, especially when I’m paddling about with the children, and I need to leave my bikini area ‘natural’ for a while to sort out some skin issues. Hence shorts!

The separates of the long sleeved rash vest and shorts would work for that, with any swimsuit you like underneath.

I have a lovely long sleeved swimming costume from Alpkit for which there are matching long shorts or boy shorts (they also do a rash vest and bikini top). Super quality

It's not exactly what you are looking for but you might find something on Shein.

SHEIN Swim SPRTY Plus Tropical Print Zip Front Bikini Swimsuit

SHEIN SHEIN Swim SPRTY Plus Fish Scales Print Zip Up Raglan Sleeve One Piece Swimsuit

I love Shein costumes but would give one word of warning - if you purchase one that zips down the front, be prepared to get into some very contorted poses to remove the suit when it's wet 😵 I have no mobility problems and I struggle to pull my swimsuit down my arms and back sufficiently to then undress and dry.

My word of warning is to not get your tits caught in the zip. Did that at the beginning of last summer, took most of the holiday for the bruise to heal

What are gibbon arms please? (And why is no one else asking?)

I have this swimsuit for sea swimming. Obviously I don't look like the model lol. I wear a bikini crop top underneath but it is brilliant.