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Androgynous looking Swimwear for teen

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Mydustymonstera · 27/04/2026 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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Lemonthyme · 02/05/2026 08:32

I am (a lot) older than your DD but pretty athletic looking for my age.

I got this swimsuit last year because likewise, I've never been girly. It looks really good on. Like a cross between a shortie wetsuit and a swimsuit. It's quite covering of the chest area if that's a concern too but not thick like a wetsuit. To me it looks like the kind of thing a sporty female surfer might wear in a hotter country than the UK.

Women's One Piece Boyleg Swimsuits Sports Athletic Training Bathing Suit Color Block Rash Guard Short Sleeve Zipper Front Surfing Diving Swimming Costume Ladies Wetsuit Modest Swimwear Black + Gray L : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion

Androgynous looking Swimwear for teen
Wheresthebeach · 02/05/2026 14:05

Flatandhappy · 28/04/2026 03:20

The Australian surf wear brands Rip Curl, Billabong, and Quiksilver would all have good options. A lot of girls here want practical swimwear they can actually swim and surf in as well as fashionable bikinis.

Agree - my DD wears shorts or board shorts and rash vests. Lots of good options that aren’t frilly and stereotypical flouncy girlie stuff

PersephoneSeethes · 03/05/2026 00:13

FruAashild · 28/04/2026 05:29

Several of those tops are compression tops so I wouldn't suggest those, they can damage her breasts.

Give anything that compresses a swerve!
I was a massive tomboy and just wore speedos and a hypercolour T-shirt.

PersephoneSeethes · 03/05/2026 00:21

I was a real tomboy growing up and got all my swimwear from swim shops attached to swim clubs. Just practical professional brands like Speedo and Arena etc. I just wanted people not to look at me but to also enjoy swimming, to be practical.

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