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20 Best Long Sleeve Swimsuits for Summer 2024

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20 Best Long Sleeve Swimsuits for Summer 2024

The sun is not always your friend; it’s a fact we know all too well. Your childhood memories of long-sleeve swimsuits, might not be all that pleasant. If what you can recall is uncomfortable fabric clinging to your skin, we have good news. The swimsuit options now are way better than they used to be.

Combining fashion-forward designs with UV protection and versatility, these suits are making waves this season. Whether you’re a surfer, swimmer, or sunbather, this swim trend is becoming a must-have in every beachgoer’s wardrobe. Ahead, we’ve pulled together the 20 best long-sleeve swimsuits for you to shop now and sport all summer long.

Leave it to SKIMS to make coverage look hot. This one-piece is fitted with silicone elastic to hold it in place, and the front zipper lets you show off as much as you want. Pair it with anything from denim cutoffs to sarong skirts.

Even if you’re not into water sports or catching waves, you can still flaunt this high-cut ombré wetsuit as an adventurous option.

This rash guard offers UPF 50 sun protection and makes for an easy on/off thanks to the back zipper. You can easily match this to a pair of black bottoms for extra defense against the sun.

Although this is indeed a rash guard, I would wear it as a shirt, too. The zip front makes it versatile and allows for the it to be worn cardigan style.

Smooth, sleek, and simple, this do-it-all one-piece from Watskin is a must-have for sporty swimmers.

Available in a range of colors, this swim shirt is both functional and fashionable. Keep your skin safe while showing off your sense of style.

Colors: Crisp White, Very Black, Mulberry

Squeezing into a rash guard or wetsuit can be a battle in its own right, but you can easily slip this shirt over a bikini top, or wear it as an individual piece.

Shop the matching Rhythm Boyleg Pants.

Colors: California Poppy, Mimi Floral

Candice Swanepoel’s eco-lifestyle brand focuses on creating each piece “with love and respect for the planet.” Its high-quality swimwear is a flawless juxtaposition of classic cuts and refreshing prints, like this protective swim shrug you can pair with a matching bikini or one-piece when you want a little more coverage.

Shop the matching Equator Top and Praia Bottom.

Say it with me: Underwire is not your enemy—at least, not in the case of this fully lined and seamlessly stitched top.

Not only is this rashguard chic, but it also comes with a high-waisted bottom, making it a great value.

Customer review: “An absolute life-saver during my vacation in Mexico, especially as a strawberry blonde who turns lobster red at the slightest hint of sun. The chic design made me feel glamorous, while the long sleeves offered the much-needed protection my sensitive skin craves, preventing sunburn and allowing me to bask in the sun worry-free.”

Made from high-quality materials, this top, which is exclusive to Moda Operandi, ensures comfort and durability. The fabric is designed to be soft against the skin while providing the right amount of stretch for ease of movement.

Pair it with the matching Nela Bikini Bottom.

Naturally, Amazon has terrific options, too. This suit is easy to throw on, especially with the front zipper.

Customer review: “The fabric on this garment is stretchy and extremely comfortable. It feels absolutely luxurious on the skin. The stitching is top notch with no loose stitching anywhere, and the colors are bright with sharp detail.”

Smoothing, shaping, and size inclusive? What’s not to love about this suit?

Colors: Red, Navy/Aqua, Sapphire/Black, Black

Customer review: “This suit is incredible. I felt so sexy in it, and it protected me from the sun really well. Super soft, doesn’t ride up too badly, and flattering. Smoothed things out, but I was completely comfortable too...not too tight.”

This one doesn’t sacrifice on style whatsoever. Its sleek, modern design and ribbed texture offer a trendy look that can be paired with the matching baby bike short for a great look.

Colors: Sorbet Stripe, Blackout, Blackout Marshmallow Stripe, Marshmallow

We all like to get a little cheeky now and then. Protect your arms and chest while showing some stomach and leg with this structured one-piece suit that offers great bust support.

This crop combines a sleek black and white color palette, creating a stylish and versatile piece that can be dressed up or down. Its long sleeves and cropped length offer a contemporary and fashion-forward look.

Pair with the matching Tummy Control Bikini Bottoms.

Affordable and readily available on Amazon, this one will do the trick in a pinch.

Customer review: “This deserves 11 stars! Due to getting a lot of sun on my arms at work and to gaining weight and being self conscious, I have been desperately searching for a long sleeve one-piece bathing suit to wear for a day at a water park. This suit ticked every single box off my checklist!”

This tie-front top will look just as good with a pair of denim shorts as it will with a clean-cut pair of bikini bottoms.

Colors: Surf Rider, Reef, Avocado

Fans of The Bachelor universe might recognize this suit since it was donned by Bachelorette Rachel Recchia on Instagram late last year. The bodice lining and slim fit mean it can double as a cute crop top.

Shop the matching Pointelle Rib Cabana Bikini Bottom.

The ruched center panel and front zipper detail on this long-sleeve rash guard makes it universally flattering on all body types.

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