Choose your style based on your activity
- One-piece women’s swimsuit: Ideal for bodysurfing, paddle boarding, swimming or other sports where you’ll spend time in the water or ducking waves
- Two-piece women’s swimsuit: Sometimes sold separately so you can customize to suit your sport and body type; easier for bathroom breaks
Decide how much coverage you want and where
- Men’s swim trunks vary in lengths, with inseams from 5 to 10 inches or longer
- Women's bottoms style range from high leg cuts to fuller coverage
Consider other features
- Lined swimsuits help prevent chafing and provide extra coverage
- Quick-drying fabrics make it easy to go from playing in the water to lounging poolside
- Sun-protective fabric helps shield you from harmful ultraviolet rays
- Adjustable straps let you to loosen or tighten the straps to fit your specific body
- Pockets on trunks help hold essentials while paddling or at the beach
Read full article: How to Choose Athletic Swimsuits
