Modest Swimwear for ladies

[teachingmyown]

Ever feel like there's something missing in most bathing suits these days? Like FABRIC??? Seriously, does swimwear HAVE to have less fabric than underwear??? Ad-dress-ing that issue , a cyber-friend shared this site recently. I applaud this young lady's determination to not compromise her values, her initiative and pioneer spirit. According to the comments, she has begun to collect quite a few satisfied customers. Especially appealing, and different from the norm, is that it allows the wearer to utilize their own choice of foundation garments--very helpful for some. I hope she gets a huge corporate contract and makes a million or two off this idea.

Just wanted to share...

 

[Kal]

Perfect for the 1920's. Go here to see.

Comparably, swimwear for the 1950's would really be rejected.

 

[BSQ]

not my cup of tea. If I really want that much coverge I'll stick with my boardshorts and rash guard.

 

[gmarine]

There are plenty of one piece bathing suits available everywhere that afford decent coverage.

IMO, the bathing suits in that link, if you could call them that, look ridiculous.

 

[Cathy in Boston]

Wow. I am 53 years old, have some meat on my bones, and I show more skin than that at work!

I imagine perhaps this site is more geared towards women who have religious beliefs that prohibit them from wearing "traditional" swimwear.

 

[GrayFal]

I imagine perhaps this site is more geared towards women who have religious beliefs that prohibit them from wearing "traditional" swimwear.

There is a definite religious language in the ad.
Weird ....

 

[Fern Modena]

Once it becomes wet, doesn't it become immodest? Seriously, if somebody has those sorts of body issues/religious issues, I can't imagine that they would want to swim in public to begin with.

JMHO, of course.

Fern

 

[AwayWeGo]

What You Don't See...

I imagine perhaps this site is more geared towards women who have religious beliefs that prohibit them from wearing "traditional" swimwear.

Underneath it all, I'll bet even those religious ladies are completely naked !

Apropos of nothing special, I'll tell a story on myself. Christmas season before last, a 13-year-old niece went gift shopping with me at a local semi-upscale mall. As we neared the Victoria's Secret lingerie store -- not going in, just strolling by en route to some other store -- the teeny bopper held up her hands so as to shield Uncle Alan's eyes from exposure to the scandalous scene of those undie-clad mannequins inside the display window. "It's OK," I confided. "I've seen women's underwear before -- I've even seen a lady naked before." Nothing more was said on the subject.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[Transit]

modisty is one thing but thats awful :zzz:

 

[jules40]

ick! yuck!

 

[BevL]

I guess it depends on your definition of modesty. Frankly, I would think those swimsuits would garner more staring than a regular swimsuit. To me, something that draws attention to yourself is completely the opposite of modest. That being said, I'm not questioning their sincerity, just their methods.

Just my .02 worth.

 

[Kal]

The only thing missing from those costumes are hats...BIG HATS! and maybe SOXS. Gotta have soxs. Vertical stripes would work too.

 

[JanT]

Ok, all I can say is, "What the h--- kind of swimsuit is that????" I'm LDS (Mormon) and our Church believes in modesty but I think most members would agree that those swimsuits go beyond being modest!! How the heck could you even swim in what basically amounts to a dress?

 

[KenK]

I think all that fabric would be a safety problem.....sometimes fabric get real heavy when wet.

Some places seem to be selling skirted womens suits, but there isn't so much fabric flow:

http://www.landsend.com/cgi-bin/swi...=241&cm_re=1*main*all&sid=0790108232467141922

 

[grest]

that's awful! But you'll sure get lots of attention...I wouldn't want my daughter in this...my goodness, she would certainly be laughed at. Not trying to offend anyone, just my opinion.
Connie

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Seriously, does swimwear HAVE to have less fabric than underwear???

Well, I think we can all agree that is not an issue with these suits.

 

[Laurie]

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1110AP_Muslim_Women_Swimsuits.html

 

[Blue Skies]

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1110AP_Muslim_Women_Swimsuits.html

"The suits basically protect women from the unwanted looks of men," he said.

So women have to wear some ridiculous outfit because men can't behave themselves? :annoyed:

 

[normab]

I seem to remember reading about a young Mormon girl who was designing modest dresses for proms--this seemed very religious also. But these swim suits are almost the same as a tee shirt and bicycle pants.

I guess if there is a market she will succeed--not my position to judge--and I am an 18W so am not wearing any bikinis anymore!!!

 

[DeniseM]

We have a large private school in town where they require the girls to wear T-shirts or leotards under their prom dresses so their shoulders, upper arms, backs, and chests are covered. It looks a little strange under a spaghetti strap or strapless gown.

 

[marion10]

I have to say, I've been perfectly happy with Land's Ends suits- but if someone wants something with more coverage- those are the best I've seen.

 

[AwayWeGo]

Jeff Foxworthy.

We have a large private school in town where they require the girls to wear T-shirts or leotards under their prom dresses so their shoulders, upper arms, backs, and chests are covered. It looks a little strange under a spaghetti strap or strapless gown.

For some reason that reminds me of 1 of Jeff Foxworthy's "Redneck" stand-up comedy bits...

You might be a Redneck if your prom dress is strapless but your bra isn't.​

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[grest]

We have a large private school in town where they require the girls to wear T-shirts or leotards under their prom dresses so their shoulders, upper arms, backs, and chests are covered. It looks a little strange under a spaghetti strap or strapless gown.

Amazing! The parents agree with this?
Connie

 

[Cathy in Boston]

Some places seem to be selling skirted womens suits, but there isn't so much fabric flow:

"Tankinis" are wonderful, sold by both Lands End and L L Bean (Travelsmith, too, but you can't get them separately). I love them. It's a 2 piece suit, which makes using the rest room much less of a PIA, and they make a skirted bottom that is very cute, plus a regular suit bottom, along with 2-3 different styles of tops. You can mix and match. I like it, because I wear one size larger on the bottom than on the top. Looking at it on someone, you can't even tell it's two pieces. And with the high cut tank top and skirted bottom, they can be quite modest, while still being swimsuits.

 

[Drivr]

"The suits basically protect women from the unwanted looks of men," he said.

So women have to wear some ridiculous outfit because men can't behave themselves? :annoyed:

So men are not supposed to look or just the unwanted men...