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Androgynous looking Swimwear for teen

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Mydustymonstera · Yesterday 22:31

Hey shoppers
I’m trying to find some alternative swimwear to suggest to my teen daughter. she does not want to look in any way girlie or feminine. I just want her to feel comfortable at the beach! Her style is v androgynous. She’s sent a link to a swim top which I’m not keen on so trying to find some alternatives.

I’m thinking tankini / crop top in plain black, no cutaways or flounces or ‘shape enhancing’; not padded or wired, a blurb on the site that doesn’t talk about flattering one’s figure… bonus points if the models are boyish looking. I’m really struggling to find this even in sportswear and surf sites. The swim shorts we have sorted in plain black, it’s just the top.
it’s for a beach holiday where it will be hot.
she’s in adult sizes. Medium/ 10-12. Don’t think we’ll get away with age 13-15.
thanks for any help!

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Throwntothewolves · Today 13:17

Mydustymonstera · Yesterday 22:40

Thank u
do people wear a bikini top under a rash vest or would the vest be comfortable on its own?

I'm not bothered about having 'androgenous looking' swimwear as such, but I like mine to be practical.
I generally wear a normal swimsuit (practical design, no faffy nonsense etc) l wear a rash vest in the sun, it is comfortable and gives smooth lines underneath the vest. In a pool in the UK I just wear a swim suit.

Malinia · Today 13:21

My daughter identifies as trans and she wears a plain black swimming costume with black swim shorts over it. I offered her rash vests but she wasn't keen, I don't know why.

A swimming costume and shorts avoids the tummy showing like it does in a two piece.

SirChenjins · Today 13:24

SlipperyLizard · Today 13:16

My DDs have always worn rash vests and shorts, from decathlon, but more recently have added a bikini top underneath as otherwise they are bit too much like just wearing a wet t shirt (they are 14 & 16).

Would love it for both them and me if there was some sort of tankini top that was just a vest top but in swim material (With some kind of secret support). At 48 I’m happy with my body but don’t want a swim suit that involves cleavage, and my DDs are the same (currently, I’m sure in a few years they’ll dress more for male attention!)

Look on Amazon - they have a good selection of vest top tankinis with support.

FruAashild · Today 13:29

Proswimwear have a better selection of swimwear than the High Street so is worth a look. I think it's difficult for teens when they aren't yet confident enough to handle unwanted male attention (the problem is obviously the men who hassle teenagers). My eldest went for a more sporty style as a young teen (now she's an adult and has a tiny bikini), my youngest still prefers a one piece.

cadburyegg · Today 13:33

I wear a rash vest and board shorts with a bikini underneath

TheSkyRaisin · Today 14:29

I wear men’s swimming shorts from Next or similar because they’re loose and have pockets unlike women’s swim shorts. I haven’t found the netting to be uncomfortable at all. Plus they last longer because they’re not made of the stretchy type swimsuit material.

For the norks, a crop top style top like this
https://rapanuiclothing.com/product/bralette-bikini-top/Solent/ works well.

Bralette Bikini Top | Scoop Neck Bikini Top | Rapanui

Sustainable bralette bikini top made from recycled materials. This scoop neck bikini top offers UV protection and resistance to sun cream, oil and chlorine.

https://rapanuiclothing.com/product/bralette-bikini-top/Solent/

wishingonastar101 · Today 15:26

look for Roxy and Animal on Vinted. Nice rash vests and board shorts.

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