Yahoo Lifestyle 14 Gender Neutral Swimsuits That'll Have You *Truly* Feeling Yourself
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14 Gender Neutral Swimsuits That'll Have You *Truly* Feeling Yourself
"Honestly, I haven’t been swimming in ages, because I haven’t found anything I feel comfortable with." That's the DM I received when I asked Col Connelly (1/2 of non-binary, lesbian influencer couple @heycolanda) for non-binary swimwear recommendations. "A lot of queer/trans folx avoid swimming, honestly," Col continued.
This response only confirmed what I already had already seen firsthand in my own life, watching my trans-feminine sibling shoot down every beach-destination family vacation since they began their transition. After *finally* getting my sibling to agree to a week in Florida and seeing that they only packed one swimsuit in contrast to my 10+ options, I figured it was time to do some research on their behalf.
Ahead, I pulled together some of the best gender-neutral swimwear brands on the internet — LGBTQ+ friendly companies that make tucking bikini bottoms, binder tops, swim trunks, rash guards, unitards, and everything in between, so you can feel 100% confident at the pool or beach no matter your gender identity. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their swim gear, so the options below include plus-size-friendly, trans-friendly, wallet-friendly, and athletic picks for every person to unapologetically rock for Summer 2023.
Below, our favorite gender-neutral swimwear that'll have you feeling so confident at the beach or pool this summer.
Design by Yoora Kim - 2/15
1) Swim Tank - Island Shade
TomboyX
tomboyx.com
$59.00
After consulting with their fiancé Ari Garcia, Col Connelly recommended Tomboyx for gender neutral swimwear. Famous within the trans community, the company started with undergarments and expanded to create clothing and swimwear — like this swim tank.
tomboyx.com - 3/15
2) Thick Tucking Bikini Bottoms
GenderBenderLLC
etsy.com
$58.00
The name really says it all. GenderBender stocks every sort of non-binary/gender queer accessory (both the functional and fashionable) but swimsuits are their specialty. Their extra-wide bottoms make tucking a breeze.
etsy.com - 4/15
3) SplashKnit 6" Bodysuit
Outdoor Voices
outdoorvoices.com
$44.00
This gender-neutral suit from Outdoor Voices is quick-drying, two pockets, and perfect for sporty water activities.
outdoorvoices.com - 5/15
4) Max Isla Sleeveless Surfsuit
Hurley
hurley.com
$95.00
A surfsuit with shorts is a great swim option that doesn’t feel too gendered but still brings some brightness and personality to your beach wardrobe. The fabric of this suit offers maximum compression support.
Note: This particular option does have a built-in bra shelf.
hurley.com - 6/15
5) Swim 9" Shorts with Pocket - Sunset Stripes
TomboyX
tomboyx.com
$34.99
Another great option from TomboyX is their swim shorts (with pockets, because people of all genders deserve pockets, duh) that come in varying inseam lengths.
tomboyx.com - 7/15
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7) Rash Guard for Women Long Sleeve Swim Shirts Womens Rashguard UV SPF 50 Sun Protection Surf Diving Zip Up Shirt-Blue Mix-S
amazon.com - 9/15
8) Throwback Swim Trunks
Bonobos
bonobos.com
$89.00
Swim trunks are a great gender-neutral staple to keep in your swim rotation — they're good for water sports, walking around on the beach, or just chilling by the pool.
bonobos.com - 10/15
9) Conscious Crop Top
Athleta
athleta.gap.com
$59.00
While Athleta isn't a specifically gender-neutral brand, they do sell a lot of easily mix-and-matched options for more androgynous shorts styles and swim tops as well as unpadded swim tops that are similar to the compressing, athletic fit of a cropped workout bra.
athleta.gap.com - 11/15
10) The Stone Fox
Beefcake Swimwear
beefcakeswimwear.com
$99.00
Beefcake Swimwear is your destination if you want vintage style swimsuits in gender-neutral prints and colors. The products are all made in zero-waste small batches, ethically manufactured in Portland, Oregon, and the fronts of their swimsuits are fully lined for max comfort.
beefcakeswimwear.com - 12/15
11) Blue Hole
Outplay
shopoutplay.com
$15.50
If you fall on the transgender/non-binary/gender non-conforming spectrum (or just aren't into gender norms), Outplay has got you covered for workouts and swimming. They carry genderless pieces for every type of fitness activity.
shopoutplay.com - 13/15
12) Swim Shirt
Humankind
humankindswim.com
$45.00
Humankind's gender-neutral swim collection boasts nearly-perfect ratings on all of their items. This swim tee, for example, comes with 4.5 stars, a quick-dry fabric, and added UV protection.
humankindswim.com - 14/15
13) TransTape Starter Kit
TransTape
transtape.life
$20.99
If nothing within the world of non-binary swimwear fits your aesthetic, there’s TransTape. The hypoallergenic body tape will help you get the shape you want, making it that much easier to feel comfortable in any suit you want.
transtape.life - 15/15
14) Swim Trunks
Humankind
humankindswim.com
$55.00
These chill, comfortable swim trunks from Humankind are great for any body. You can wear them for swimming and the design accounts for hips without being overly feminine.
humankindswim.com
