Photo: Courtesy Nike
Historically, modest swimwear hasn’t been a shopping category spilling with tonnes of choice for those who are on the hunt for it. But with modest fashion a fast-growing movement, it seems only right that modest swimsuits become mainstays in the swimwear sections of our favorite online clothing stores.
Sure, modesty does mean something different to everyone, and everyone’s reasons for maintaining it vary wildly – from religious standards to personal preference. But whatever modesty means to you, it can be difficult to find swimwear that doesn’t leave you feeling exposed, hence we’ve taken it upon ourselves to find a selection of modest swimwear to keep you covered and comfortable.
Luckily, some retailers are beginning to take taking note of an increased demand. Case in point: Nike’s Victory collection. 2020 saw Nike Swim revolutionize modest swimwear with the Victory suit: an innovative head-to-toe modest swimsuit designed for seamless water flow. Now, the activewear brand has a fully established collection with full coverage performance swimwear designed to empower women in the water. And it’s seriously stylish.
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Inspired by the spirit of endless possibilities and with feedback from global athletes, the Nike Swim Victory Collection aims to give women of all backgrounds, body types, abilities and aspirations the opportunity to participate comfortably in water sports. YES.
Instead of sacrificing movement for modesty, female athletes (or amateur swimmers – hands up!) can now dive into the pool, wild swim, body-surf a wave or power down a lane in performance sports swimsuits that won’t leave them battling drag or struggling to keep their hijab in place. There are pink-hued swimming tunics, swimming leggings adorned in monochrome branded prints and waterproof hijabs (in mood-boosting berry tones, no less) to boot. “The more we listened, the more possibility we saw to serve female athletes in new dimensions,” Nike told us. Ground-breaking? You bet.
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As well as Nike, you can find full coverage swimwear at brands such as Adidas, Sweaty Betty and Amazon. Though not every one of the styles you’ll find below serves up complete head-to-toe coverage, there are long sleeve swimsuits, swim dresses and swim shorts that offer a greater shield than your average bikini or one-piece swimsuit.
How we tested/chose the best modest swimwear
Combining our expert knowledge on fashion – including which brands are worth spending your money on and what trends are living up to the hype – with customer reviews and data on what you’ve been searching for, we’ve curated what we feel is a selection of the best modest swimwear on the market. We’ve rifled through the good and the bad so you don’t have to, and have paid particular attention to specifics like cost, fabrics, sustainability and wearability in order to narrow it down. Our aim is to find you pieces which will last, and have tried our fair share of the modest swimwear for women to know which designs are worth shouting about.
Where can you find stylish modest swimwear for women? Scroll for our full edit of the best modest swimwear and modest swimsuits to shop this summer.
Nike Victory Women’s Full-Coverage Swim Tunic
Why we love it: Black swimwear will always have top spot in our drawers, and this chic tunic style is no different.
Swim Pants
Why we love them: Slightly looser on the leg than other swim leggings, these swim trousers can be worn from the pool to the shops.
Nike Victory Women’s Slim Full-Coverage Swimming Leggings
Why we love them: These swim leggings from Nike will flatter you while keeping you covered up. A win win.
Adidas Originals Monogram Full-Coverage Top
Why we love it: Offering a subtle pattern against classic black, this modest swim top has captured our minimalist hearts.
Nike Victory Women’s Slim Swim Leggings
Why we love them: They’re covered in the brand’s Swoosh logo – what’s not to love?
Long Sleeve Swim Top
Why we love it: Rep the brand’s iconic three stripes on your arm while you swim, care-free of any unwanted flashes of skin.
Swell Paddle Legging
Why we love them: Forget your black leggings, when it comes to swimming you need a pair of swim leggings. These ones, to be precise.
Nike Victory Logo Women’s Full Coverage Swim Tunic
Why we love it: Barbiecore? Tick. Full coverage? Yes. It’s a win from us.
Swell Paddle Shorts
Why we love them: Reminiscent of our beloved cycling shorts and anti-chafing shorts, these longline swim shorts will be this summer’s hero.
Seascape Xtra Life Rash Top
Why we love it: Mix and match this long sleeve swim top with your favourite pair of full coverage bikini bottoms.
Surf Wetsuit
Why we love it: Sweaty Betty is fast becoming one of our favourite swimwear brands for its simple yet effective gems like this one.
IBTOM CASTLE Modest Muslim Swimming Costume for Women
Why we love it: From the feminine ruffles to the affordable price tag, there’s not much we don’t love about this modest swim set.
Originally published in Glamourmagazine.co.uk
