The Best Swimsuits for Tween and Teen Girls
A few weeks ago, I got two back-to-back messages about swimsuits for tweens.
One said “What about swimsuits for tweens who need a little chest coverage? I’m having a hard time finding something age-appropriate that’s not super padded and she thinks that’s awkward!”
And the second one said “Fellow girl mom! My 12 1/2 year old needs more chest coverage than a little girl swimsuit but not the cups of a women’s suit. She prefers a one piece. Any brands that have worked well for your girls in the in between?”
When I shared these messages on Instagram, my DMs exploded with people saying “Please share the answers! I’m in the same boat!”
Fortunately, there were plenty of good recommendations!
If you’re on the lookout for good tween and teen swimsuits this year, I hope you’ll find these helpful!
The 5 most mentioned brands for tween and teen swimsuits
Janela Bay
$48-$68 Swim Separates, $98-$108 One Piece Swimsuits (use my affiliate code EVERYDAYREADING for 10% off)
This swimsuit brand came up over and over again (and I’ve owned some of their swimsuits and agree that they are great!
One mom said “I love the Janela Bay brand for my girls . . . they have good chest coverage and are modest. They are a little pricey, but super nice quality!”
Another parent said “We love Janela bay for my tween (and myself).They can be pricey, but they usually have a clearance section for 50% off.” Definitely keep an eye on the sale section!
Waterslide Swim
$34 Swim Separates, $52 One Piece Swimsuits (use my affiliate code JANSSEN for 10% off!)
I had never heard of Waterslide Swim before, but it came up so many times. Once I checked out the website, I wasn’t surprised it was such a popular pick because it’s specifically designed for tweens who want more coverage without looking childish.
I ended up ordering ones for my 11 and 13 year olds who both love them!
One parents said, “My daughter loved her swimsuits from Waterslide Swim last summer (age 11) and I plan on getting more for this summer.”
Lands’ End
$40-$200 (they often have good sales, so keep an eye out!)
No surprise to see Lands’ End swimsuits on this list of recommendations! I grew up with Lands’ End suits and still love them! They are known for higher necklines, fuller bottoms, and quality fabric that holds up well to swimming and sun. Many parents said their petite or smaller women’s sizes can work well for tweens who want something less childish.
One mom said, “My daughter spent a decade on a competitive swim team and we were able to find practice suits there with higher chest and fuller bottom coverage!”
Rad Swim
$34-$62 (Use my affiliate code EVERYDAYREADING at checkout!)
One of my all-time favorite swimsuits was from Rad Swim and they are popular with older tweens and teens because the suits are stylish but still modest and secure. They also have tween specific section on their website which is awesome!
One mom said “Pricey but worth it for the tweens!”
Athleta
$34-$49 Swim Separates, $59-$69 One Piece Swimsuits
If your tween or teen loves a more sporty swimsuit, Athleta is for you! Most of their suits include light padding and athletic cuts that stay in place for swimming, paddleboarding, or beach activities.
One DM said “I found Athleta front zip suit offered the perfect coverage. A small pad in the chest area but nothing crazy.”
Other Brands of Tween and Teen Swimsuits that were recommended frequently
Abercrombie Kids
$35-45 Separates and One Piece suits
One parent said “We found a nice one at Abercrombie Kids last year, lightly padded, just enough coverage at that tween age!”
Arena
$30-$55 One Piece Suits
This brand is new to me but these suits have cute colors and fun prints but are also a race style suit that would be perfect for swim team.
Cat & Jack at Target
$12-$24
Target really has a some great options at a great price point. When you need something quick it’s easy to order one for same day pick up or delivery.
DM Fashion
$74-$109
If you have an older teen these suits are so cute! The styles are modest, but still so stylish.
J.Crew
$30-$100
I’ve long loved J Crew and they have has so many great swimsuit options that are cute and great quality.
Justice at Walmart
$14-$20
This was such a good find and I’ll be ordering some of these for my girls immediately! They’re so affordable!
One mom said “It’s all my mature 12 year old has worn for the last couple years. They are perfect for girls who need some padding but not adult cups. Justice suits have either a chest ruffle or removable cups.”
Swimzip
$40-$50
I love these suits for better coverage – my girls tend to love a suit where they don’t have to put on as much sunscreen, especially at the beach or water park!
One parent said, “Swimzip suits have bra padding for the tween sizes and it’s great!”
Title Nine
$65-$109
This is a swimsuit brand I’d never heard of it but it was a popular suggestion!
One message said “Title Nine has some fabulous high neck suits and different styles. Plus a generous return policy.”
Cakes Nipple Covers
$30
I hadn’t even thought of these but they were recommended so many times!
One mom said “They are grippy, not sticky. They don’t add extra padding that young girls will feel weird about, but nice to have something when you need a little extra coverage.”
Another said “You could also try Cakes nipple covers! There are different sizes and the smallest would be perfect for tweens and teens I think. Then you could have the flexibility of getting suits anywhere and still having some coverage!”
Any other great recommendations for tween and teen swimsuits? Leave them in the comments – it makes this post more useful for everyone!
Knix period swim!
Not the greatest coverage but they do have swim shorts too. My daughter swims in her suit even when she’s not on her period.
Lime Ricki! Their XXS and XS are perfect for tween girls who want coverage up top but don’t need full pads. A little pricey so wait for a sale!