rash guard questions

[secchick]

I have the Athleta ruched one (awesome!) and I wear a bikini top under it. W/o the cover though, I would wear a tankini. No longer comfortable in a bikini in public.

[tarahsolazy]

I wear a sports bra under mine. I sunburn easily, and like the extra protection. I wear it with bikini type bottoms, and I think it looks pretty cute on me. Mine is from Land's End, and it has shaped seams, so its more fitted than a man's style. Everyone in our family wears rashguards for outdoor swimming, DH, DS, DD, and I. I'm too lazy to reapply sunscreen all over my kids' chests and backs multiple times a day, and DH is even more sunburn prone than I am.

[elektra]

Wear something under!
Unless you have small perky breasts, your fellow swimmers will appreciate some kind of top underneath.
I was just in a jacuzzi last week, and a woman walked in with just a rash guard, and CLEARLY nothing underneath.
It just didn't work.
After two weeks in the sun every day I thought about getting one too. I would wear a bikini top under.

[fivi2]

Wear something under!
Unless you have small perky breasts, your fellow swimmers will appreciate some kind of top underneath.
I was just in a jacuzzi last week, and a woman walked in with just a rash guard, and CLEARLY nothing underneath.
It just didn't work.
After two weeks in the sun every day I thought about getting one too. I would wear a bikini top under.

With my 34 Gs, you can be sure I am wearing something under! I was just trying to figure out if I could wear a bra under! or if would be weird and need a bathing suit under!

I tried a cheap one from Academy today (on major sale) but, unfortunately it did not fit right (see above issue with bust size!) So I ordered a plus size one from Lands End. I have never ordered their plus size before, so I don't know if it will work, but I'll give it a try - with a smooth cup bra or sports bra!

Thanks!

[groundhog74]

I'm not sure that you would need a plus size from Lands End. I'm a 36 DDD at least and I fit into a medium in their rash guard.

[fivi2]

I'm not sure that you would need a plus size from Lands End. I'm a 36 DDD at least and I fit into a medium in their rash guard.

Yeah, I have no idea what it will fit like. I don't usually get plus sizes, but the one from Academy was such a weird fit that I panicked when placing my order... But I can return it to Sears if it doesn't work!

[hobie]

I wear mine with a sports bra. Very comfy, and more supportive than a bikini (at least the ones I've tried). I also got swim shorts from Land's End, since sitting on the edge of the pool was going to ruin my suit.

[fivi2]

Bumping to top for the poster in the Lounge with same question.

Also, groundhog was right, the LE was WAY too big. Need to return that and try again!