The Swimsuit for Girls Who Don't Care One Jot About Sunbathing

Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner might be trying to bring back the high-rise thong bikini, but another one of summer's key swimwear trends sits at the other end of the spectrum. Last summer on holiday, Beyoncé wore a Mara Hoffman long-sleeve swimsuit with a vibrant tropical print and cutouts at the waist, proving that rash guards aren't just practical; they are stylish, too. A year later, many other girls are following, erm, suit.

This summer swimwear departments have been flooded with colourful, printed rash guards that are perfect for those girls who don't care one jot about sunbathing or for those who are in need of a more sporty style. Mara Hoffman is leading the pack here, but Perfect Moment, Stella McCartney, J.Crew and Lisa Marie Fernandez are also making us consider covering our arms up at the beach. Also, don't you think they'd make for a great top with denim cutoffs?

Scroll below to shop our edit of the best rash guard swimsuits to buy now.

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Emma Spedding
Freelance Fashion Editor

Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as a Who What Wear girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.