Swimsuit cover-ups are designed to be easily removed for swimming and can be loose fitting or elasticated. Pareos, caftans, tunics, and sundresses can also be worn over swimwear. Women wear cover-ups for modesty, self-consciousness, or practicality. When selecting a swimsuit, it’s important to ensure it goes well with the cover-up and can be easily washed and dried.
A swimsuit is a lightweight garment that is designed to be worn over a bathing suit to protect the modesty of the wearer. Swimsuit costumes are also worn to provide protection from the sun and reduce exposure to harmful UV radiation. They can also keep swimmers warm when out of the water, and allow swimmers to transition from the beach to the streets or a casual restaurant with ease. Swimsuit liners are sold by most swimwear companies, and are often available in beach towns.
The defining characteristic of a swimsuit cover-up is that it is designed to be easily removed so that it can be removed for swimming. As a result, many cover-ups are loose fitting and can be elasticated or tied for quick removal. The buttons are unusual, as are the zippers, which can rust if frequently exposed to water. Some swimsuit liners are simply made of a stretchy material such as knit fabric that is easy to slip on and off, without the need for straps or ties.
Pareos and related wraps are commonly worn as swimwear costumes, as are caftans, flowing robes of Middle Eastern origin. Some companies make tunics that can be worn as swimsuit costumes, and it’s also possible to find sundresses designed to be worn over swimsuits, especially bikinis. Most swimsuit costumes are made for women; men generally wear shorts and t-shirts if they want to cover up at the beach.
Some women like to wear a bathing suit for modesty reasons or because they don’t want to stand out on the beach; Many women are self-conscious in public about areas of their bodies that are normally hidden, such as their stomachs and upper thighs. Others may use cover-ups that tend to reveal more than they hide. It’s also not uncommon to view cover-ups as practicalities, rather than fashion statements, wearing a bathing suit to warm up after swimming or to reduce sun exposure.
When selecting a swimsuit, it may be a good idea to wear the swimsuit that it will be worn with, to ensure that the garments go well together. It’s also a good idea to find a garment that can be washed and dried in a machine, and a garment that resists wrinkling—both of these traits can come in handy for people heading to the beach.
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