Find Just the Right Swimsuit for Your Tweens and Teens

When your little girl starts growing up, it can be hard to find swimwear that looks right. We pulled together some favorites that will keep them comfortable and confident in and out of the water.

When the girls are small, we buy swimsuits that are adorable. They’re so fun and easy to find at all price ranges. But as they start maturing, some of those flimsier styles can start getting awkward and ill-fitting. We don’t want our girls tugging and worrying about coverage when they reach that stage of development.

For the most part, think racerback. The straps are positioned in a way that will fit the most snugly over the chest. If a girl is just starting out with training bras or light sports style bras, that’s pretty much all she needs.

And as she gets older, but not quite grown into a woman’s size yes, a swimsuit with removable soft cups or a built-in shelf bra can give her the support she needs. We rounded up some of our favorites for you here.

Some girls like to wear two piece suits for ease of changing and/or using the bathroom. As they get older and may not be comfortable in a two-piece that has some exposure in the belly area, or it doesn’t meet their camp dress code, you can find some options of rash guards with matching high-rise bottoms that will have sufficient overlap. If they need some support in the chest, you can add the matching tank or bikini top under the rash guard. Bonus is they can just slip on a skirt (swim or regular) and they’re able to walk to and from the pool area modestly.

(Oh, and some girls feel more comfortable with swim shorts over their bathing suits. We picked some of those for you, too.)

You can get the perfect swimsuit, a customized fit for your teen, at Flamingo Sport.
Looking for swim dresses and rash guard/skirt combinations? Check out these modest coverup options!

Speedo Girls' Swimsuit

Classic speedo racerback suits are almost always a win. Consider trying a couple of sizes – they can run small.

Hi-Neck Racer Back Swimsuit

Available in kids plus sizes.

Kanu Surf Athletic Swimwuit

This swimsuit runs a bit narrow.

Girls' Big Racerback Swimsuit

This Nike has a more delicate looking racerback that still provide the necessary snug fit.

Long sleeve rash guard

These rash guards are long enough to fully cover even a regular rise bottom.

Roxy Rash guards

In fun prints, short sleeve, zipped, and hoodie zipped.

Girls' Elastic Waist Boardshort

Lots of colors and sizes of swim shorts .

Girls' Mid Rise Pleated Active Skort

The girls are loving this pleated skort to hang around the pool area.
For women’s sizes click here or check out Shop This That’s favorite here.

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9 responses to “Find Just the Right Swimsuit for Your Tweens and Teens”

  1. s Avatar
    s

    My daughter wants a swimsuit that has a ruffle covering the chest area. Any tips?

    1. F Avatar
    2. ML Avatar
      ML

      Don’t know what size your daughter is but I found a women’s size bathing suit with a ruffle. Hope this helps! https://a.co/d/0faGyUcH

  2. annonymous Avatar
    annonymous

    why does she want one i like the ones better not covering the chest it makes it look bigger with a ruffle just wandering because maybe my daughter would want a bathing suit with a ruffle shes always really self consios

  3. A trying mom Avatar
    A trying mom

    What’s a good swim bra for my teenage daughter who is a bit on the bigger side and hates how she looks in a bathing suit?

    1. trying to help- a trying mom Avatar
      trying to help- a trying mom

      flamingo in lakewood sells a swim bra – i dont remember the company but it has great support.

      1. A really trying mom Avatar
        A really trying mom

        Anyone have any ideas with links or brands so I can get them I don’t live in Lakewood!!!

        1. Chavy L Avatar
          Chavy L

          Undercoverwaterwear.com sells them

          1. Successful mom Avatar
            Successful mom

            Thanks so so much I will check it out!

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