Look for sporty ones. They tend to cover more, stay on better and still be stylish.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good that parents don't want skimpy.

Yup, I am appreciating this thread.

Lordy, that’s not what’s at the beach right now. I see a bunch of thong wanna-bes everywhere on young teens. What is this style? Not quite thong but skimpier than “cheeky” styles.

Anonymous wrote:Abercrombie (the kid one) has sizes up to 16 and cute styles for (surprisingly) modest bikinis.

Yes- that is what we bought for my almost 13 year old. Last year we got a couple from Justice that were also cute.

I just picked up some pretty good quality ones at Macy's on sale.

Has anyone had luck at Marshalls?

Tankini w a blouse-y style top:

https://www.zappos.com/p/speedo-kids-blouson-tankini-two-piece-swimsuit-set-big-kids-azure-aqua/product/8920762/color/791821?zlfid=191&ref=pd_detail_2_sims_dz

Instead of shaving my DD wears surf board shorts over her swim bottoms. She likes the quick dry fabric and coverage

https://www.zappos.com/p/billabong-kids-5-sol-searcher-boardshorts-little-kids-big-kids-sunset-red/product/9207640/color/6201

Anonymous wrote:Good that parents don't want skimpy.

Yup, I am appreciating this thread.

Good that parents don't want skimpy.

Anonymous wrote:I agree it's hard, especially if your teen is super thin.
LE was always our go to but most of their stuff is either babyish or too middle-aged mom.
I got her a cute bikini with mini-skirt bottom at Title IX that looks hip but has good coverage, but it was sort of expensive.

The target stuff was not at all modest, from what I could find -- all very low cut and high cut.

The counselors at my younger one's camp were wearing Nike ones, and those looked cute, so I'll try that.

I wish it was easier to find cute boy short bottoms, so they didn't have to worry about bikini line shaving as much. Such as pain for a 13 year old!

Sorry to sort of hijack this, but is there a better option other than shaving for a 12-13 year old girl for bikini line hair? Do those hair remover creams work there? what brand?

Athleta or Boden/Johnnie B

Jolyn Jackson 4, not a tankini but very in style with teens

She might still fit into separates from Athleta Girl. My long-waisted 12yo is probably too curvy now, but last year she had good luck with one of their tankinis.

I remember Aerie having good options last year.

Target always seems to have good stock for like 3 days and then it’s odds and ends and I can’t find something that matches or comes in my size.

I agree it's hard, especially if your teen is super thin.
LE was always our go to but most of their stuff is either babyish or too middle-aged mom.
I got her a cute bikini with mini-skirt bottom at Title IX that looks hip but has good coverage, but it was sort of expensive.

The target stuff was not at all modest, from what I could find -- all very low cut and high cut.

The counselors at my younger one's camp were wearing Nike ones, and those looked cute, so I'll try that.

I wish it was easier to find cute boy short bottoms, so they didn't have to worry about bikini line shaving as much. Such as pain for a 13 year old!