Where to shop for swimwear for nonbinary kid?

[Anonymous]

I’m pretty sure we got DS some swim binders from underworks before he had top surgery. Here’s the thing, binding is uncomfortable, binding while sweaty is more uncomfortable, binding while soaking wet was the most uncomfortable. If they’re not all in on binding, a sports bra type top under a rash guard is probably the best compromise. It’s tricky because it’s really casual and swimming is fun so it lends itself to skipping binding or less intense binding, in theory. But with so much more skin exposed, a lot of people who have body dysphoria or who are used to binding, it can be uncomfortable to be that free and exposed. Cup size matters to some extent, of course, but self perception definitely influences decisions.

Definitely get a swim binder rather than using a regular binder. Swim binders are generally built into rash guards or SPF swim tops. They’re less noticeable and more comfortable, as far as binders go. Encourage them to watch for skin irritation and treat it before it gets bad. Breasts can be annoying; rashy, painful breasts suck.

I would recommend going over the full spectrum of options with them before sinking a lot of money into swimwear they may not be interested in. If they have internet access, they probably have an idea of what they want. DS didn’t like asking us to buy things like this because he felt guilty on how much the special items he needed cost, even though we could afford it. It also drew a lot of attention to him being different. When I’d bring up something like swimwear, he’d have ideas, but I had to coax it out of him a bit. (This is different from pressuring him to choose these things, it was preventing him giving up socializing and physical activity.)

[Anonymous]

https://shopoutplay.com/

here.

[Anonymous]

My non-binary teen wears a suit with boyshort bottoms and a top that is like a fitted tank underneath with a blousier one over it. It’s black and white. We found it on Amazon.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Sounds like I’m too late here but Quiksilver is pretty great! I’m non binary and love their rashguards, shorts etc. and J Crew swim trunks seem to fit surprisingly well too!