Ahh, Summer...The Season of Swimwear

     For those thinking of modesty this summer, deciding what swimwear to choose can be a bit tricky.  The "modest" suits produced by the fashion industry are often a far-cry from what many of us consider modest, and the specially-made modest suits can be rather expensive(though I think that's acceptable in such a niche market).  I, as of yet, have only the tankini and board shorts I purchased previously, and would like to purchase a new, more modest outfit for time in the water.

“Would you feel naked wearing your nightgown or undergarments into a courtroom or church? What would your pastor and his wife think if you invited them over to supper, then answered the door in your underwear? Would they be shocked? Why do many of us think it is acceptable then   to invite fellow Christians over for a pool party where everyone is wearing ‘colored underwear’?”

                                                                                       -Stacy McDonald

• I stumbled upon an interesting summary of the history of swimwear over at Feelin' Feminine. 

     Some of the swimwear resources I have found include the following.  These tend to have a bit more coverage.  If you are looking for something with less, just google modest swimwear and you will find all kinds of resources.

Simply Modest Swimwear

Cute dresses with a variety of fabrics to choose from, and leggings underneath

HydroChic
Lots of cute separates, both shorts and skirts...also recommend their outfits for athletics

WholesomeWear
Culottes, skirted, and slimming options...a few color choices.  Skirted suits snap between legs for greater coverage in water.

“[N]udity is not supposed to move us. We are asked to behold without shock, without even surprise, the nearly total exposure of every conceivable shape and size of physique. But I don’t want to look at nudity without emotion. I want it reserved to enhance, not exhibited to destroy, the depth of individual experience. Modesty was a system of protection. But the alarms have all been disconnected. The house is wide open to plunder.”

                                                                                         -Elisabeth Elliot

     Good luck to all of you still searching for a swimsuit this summer!  Have any favorite online stores I didn't mention?  Tell us!  What do you wear swimming to stay modest in the water?