What Should I Wear To Swim?

[Guest Samurai_Kid]

This has been a concern of mine even before I even knew I was trans.

I want to try swimming as an exercise this summer. It seems like a good muscle builder, seems fun, and I need to learn how to swim anyway.

After a certain age girls are expected not to wear one-pieces, plus they're hard to find. I'd hate to wear a bikini.

[Carolyn Marie]

It's ironic, Kid, you and I are about 40 years apart in age (as far as I can tell) and we are going in different directions,

gender-wise. Yet, we have a similar problem.

I'm going on 10 months HRT, and in December I;m heading south for a brief vacation in Mexico, and I would like to swim while

down there. So, I think what I have planned might work for you as well.

Regular men's/boys swim trunks, with a sports bra covered by a T-shirt. It might get a curious stare or two, but it might work.

In your case it should if you're not too well endowed upstairs.

Anyone else have a suggestion, for either of us?

Carolyn Marie

[Guest paddy]

I have a bit of a problem when I go swimming, as I use male bathers, but have a bust that likes to be comfortably kept in a bra, so when I get out of the pool or sea, I really can't get my bra on quick enough, for comfort.

I have not had enough courage to get a one piece ladies swimming costume or 2 piece one as yet.

Patricia B)

[Guest Eli White]

I ran into this same problem this past summer. I did what Carolyn has though of. I just got a nice (right now cheap) pair of swim trunks and a bra with a shirt over it. Yeah you can't avoid it clinging to the chest area but you couldn't really help that. If your smaller upstairs then it'll work better for you than what it did for me. Either way its better than a bikini or one piece in my opinion.

[Guest Samurai_Kid]

If I recall correctly I'm a size 36... D? I can't find any bras with the letter at this moment.

I heard that swimming with a shirt would be awkward, and difficult. Maybe I should opt for a OP - trunks combo.

[Guest Samurai_Kid]

Forget it. I'll for with a tank top and womans trunks.

Easy to find, suitable, and comfy.

[Guest moonrise]

I have solved my own swimming fears with clothing designed for UV protection. I have fair skin and need to keep it covered. So, after several hours I have found my perfect swim top!

Can't go with the rash guards as they are too tight and too thin to hide a bust but this shirt from Splashgear is perfect for modesty! http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/8816.htm

I like the pants but they didn't have them in a color I liked.

[Guest miss kindheart]

I haven't heard than after a certain age you shouldn't wear a one piece.

I see lots of them for sale at the thrift stores

I would wear whatever you feel comfortable with

<<< hug >>>>

vanna

[Guest Eric6]

Even before I realised I was transgender, I hated wearing girlie stuff to swim. I felt like I was on show and didn't like it, so I started wearing board shorts and a really baggy t-shirt to swim. It's not that hard to swim in so long as you're not trying to break speed records. Also, now that UV is such a problem, even really mainstream people are covering up to swim. Which is kind of funny :-) Also, I don't see too well without my glasses so I've got prescription goggles - in shocking pink ;-) Okay, you probably don't want to wear those....!

Also about one pieces: I can think of a lot of women and men who shouldn't wear anything BUT :-) I think the old-style guys' bathing costumes were kind of cool.

[Cyndee]

Also about one pieces: I can think of a lot of women and men who shouldn't wear anything BUT :-) I think the old-style guys' bathing costumes were kind of cool.

One pieces are the way to go for this old girl, still have not done the public beach thing yet, only private pool, that might be a real rush someday after a year or so of HRT ! I own a few of them, prefer floral prints (loud). Way back when in boy mode, I would prefer the long surfer shorts (always floral prints), back then we called them "jammers".

Peace

Cindy -

[Guest Samurai_Kid]

I wouldn't want to wear a one piece anyway. They aren't my thing anymore..