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  1. I agree with your post wholeheartedly and glad to see I’m not alone. Why in the world would I put my boys in full coverage suits and my girls exposed-so radically different? No, thank you. Her skin and modesty deserve protection! So hard! I also wear a rashguard at the pool because I want to model the same. Everything changed for me when I had kids and I am ok with it!

  2. Hi there,
    I have a related but different issue: my teen is developing but doesn’t like “girly” things. She likes athletic clothes but a plain swimtop has no lining or support so a larger size provides no support and a smaller size provides no privacy/modesty. Any suggestions? I’ve been searching for over a year.

    1. I really love the suits from Lands End – in both girls and women’s sizes they have a wide variety of just plain tops and bottoms! The women’s sizes have the option of a light padding or lining in their tops. That’s worked well for us!

  3. I have been browsing for almost a week! It’s madness. I want something trendy enough that she will like, but modest. Her bum was eating up her swimsuit last year no matter how many times I told her to fix it. And I’m not having that this year. I want a one piece swim dress or one piece with attached swim skort for her. It’s incredibly hard. I also want bright vibrant colors that are easier to spot under water- as a precaution. Doubly hard. I did find some on Mia Belle Girls but they’re sold out. I have emailed them. I want better butt coverage, no bikinis, bright colors, still fun for a little girl though.

  4. Thanks Kayse for sharing and supporting so many families with your positivity and caring. I too found a lack of modest swimwear for my growing girls and as they are now just a year away or so from puberty , I have become ever more conscious of their growing bodies and how this is perceived in today’s society. I created modest, sun protective swimwear for my girls made from recycled plastics, as I am also about sustainability and preserving this beautiful world, as I could not find it out there. And now I have finally launched this brand of swimwear called Jody and Lara ( after my girls). http://www.jodyandlara.com I would value any feedback from you as I make my way into this e-commerce jungle.😍

  5. Catherine says:

    I am also behind the more modesty movement! We have two red-headed, fair-skinned sunburns waiting to happen. We have always gone for the shorts/shirts surf suits or board shorts and shirts. Sun protection and modesty! Our oldest daughter had to be resuscitated at birth, and in that moment God told my husband that modesty would be her strength and power. Far be it from us to let her wear something that would dis-empower her to walk God’s path for her life!
    Thank God for modest options!

  6. Also, just so you know, in the styles we sell at Costco, both the girls and the boys sun shirts are sized the same! There is really no difference in sizes for the average child ages 1-7, boy or girl. We’re sorry you couldn’t find our styles in your local Costco too. We don’t have control on where Costco decides to sell our products and we are really hoping they will bring us back next year but we haven’t yet heard, if you do like our products, you can let Costco know as they do listen to their members. But please feel free to email me and we can see if we have any samples we can send you. Thank you again for the great review. (Of course I’m partial to UV Skinz, but a Coolibar has great UPF 50+ products too! 😉

  7. Thank you for the review Intentional Moms! I started UV Skinz 12 years ago, after losing my 32 year old husband to melanoma. It was this experience and being left to raise our three little boys on my own that gave me the drive and determination to want to raise awareness about the need for proper sun protection for our little ones. I’ve since remarried and have another son and daughter (age 8) and although our products were initially intended for sun protection coverage, I can FULLY get behind the modest coverage for girls too. With the four boys, I didn’t really have to worry about modesty but I am just shocked by the lack of modesty in the girls clothing options. So, thank you for protecting your kids from sun damage and for getting on your soap box about modest clothing options for girls. 🙂

    1. I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I am amazed to hear how you took that experience and made it into something where you’re helping so many! I will certainly let our Costcos know that we miss being able to buy your suits in store. And I will be emailing you shortly!

  8. We had the UV skins for both my son and daughter last year. We liked them and would buy them again.

  9. MomofTwoPreciousGirls says:

    You know what’s worse? When your 10 year old has already hit puberty. I can’t buy little girl sizes, I have to shop in women’s sizes for her! Talk about a lack of modesty! I’m near 40 and can’t find modest bathing suits! I’m tired of ALL women and girls being oversexualized. I don’t want MY cheeks/breasts falling out and I certainly don’t want it happening to my daughters! I finally found her some tankini/boy short combinations that are a good compromise. For my younger daughter she is a 10/12 and I found a polka dot one-piece halter that is super adorable and retro, with a good coverage bottom and ruffles. Bonus is that she LOVED it. I got it in pink and black there’s a red one too! I’m linking below (I’m not an affiliate and I get nothing if anyone clicks, I just found this to be a super cute option)

    qyqkfly Girls Polka Dot Bathing Suit Adjustable One Piece 4Y-16Y Swimsuit (FBA) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G1UVYSO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_-1xgBbW52PMRA

    1. I’ve been shopping for myself on Rotita/Rosewe the last few years. I search for swim dresses and go through the filters and select high neck. I’m sure you and your daughter could find something appropriate there. Just shop a little early before the season so it has time to arrive. 🙂

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