Fashion & Active Swimwear
Shop women's fashion and active swimwear — designed for swimmers who want more than a pure racing suit but more support than a bikini. Our collection bridges lifestyle swimwear from Trina Turk, La Blanca, Profile by Gottex, Beach House, and Michael Kors with active and athletic styles from Sporti, Body Glove, Lole, Dolfin, and Hurley — covering pool exercise, water aerobics, paddleboarding, lap swimming, and beach days. Sizes from juniors and tweens through standard misses and plus, with chlorine-resistant fabrics for daily pool use.
Water Aerobics & Pool Exercise Swimwear
For aqua aerobics, water yoga, lap swimming, and any regular pool exercise, our women's water aerobics swimwear collection is built around chlorine-resistant fabrics (Endurance, Polyester) that hold their color and stretch through months of daily wear. These suits prioritize comfortable, secure coverage — built-in shelf bras for support, longer torso coverage, modest leg cuts, and adjustable straps that won't shift during arm exercises. Most styles run $40–$80 with a 1–2 year lifespan in chlorinated pools.
Plus-Size Active & Fashion Swimwear
For sizes 14W–32W, our women's plus-size fashion and active swimwear collection includes athletic one-pieces with built-in support, swim shorts and rashguards for full coverage, and lifestyle tankinis with mix-and-match tops and bottoms. Brands like Longitude, Profile by Gottex, and Artesands are designed specifically for plus sizing rather than just scaled up from standard cuts.
Juniors & Tween Swimwear
For young women ages 7–16 transitioning out of kids' swimwear, our juniors and tween swimwear collection bridges the gap between cute prints and grown-up support — bikinis with adjustable straps, athletic one-pieces for swim PE and team practice, and modest options with longer leg cuts. Sizing typically runs JR XS through JR XL.
Lifestyle vs. Active vs. Competition Swimwear
If you swim laps regularly or compete, the women's competition and training swimwear collection is built for performance — racing one-pieces, jammer-style bottoms, and chlorine-resistant fabrics designed for daily training. If you're shopping for vacation, beach, or casual pool wear, the broader women's swimwear collection includes pure fashion bikinis, designer tankinis, and trend-driven prints. Fashion & active sits between these two — built for women who want fashion-forward styling with the support, coverage, and durability needed for actual swimming.
Fashion & Active Swimwear FAQ
What is active swimwear?
Active swimwear is designed for women who actually swim — not just lounge by the pool. It uses chlorine-resistant fabrics that survive daily pool use, includes built-in support like shelf bras or wide straps that won't shift during arm movement, and has functional cuts that allow full range of motion for swimming, water aerobics, paddleboarding, or aqua fitness. Active swimwear bridges the gap between racing-style competition suits and pure fashion swimwear.
What's the best swimsuit for swimming laps?
For lap swimming, choose a one-piece or athletic two-piece in chlorine-resistant polyester or Xtra Life Lycra. Look for racerback or wide-strap designs that won't slip during arm rotation, a built-in shelf bra for support, and a moderate to high leg cut for unrestricted kicking. Pure fashion bikinis with thin string ties tend to shift during laps. If you swim several times a week, a competition or training-style one-piece will outlast lifestyle swimwear by months.
What makes a swimsuit chlorine-resistant?
Chlorine-resistant swimsuits use high-polyester or polyester-PBT blends instead of standard nylon-spandex. Polyester doesn't break down in chlorinated water the way spandex does — a standard fashion suit may lose elasticity in 6–8 weeks of heavy pool use, while a polyester or PBT suit lasts 6–12+ months. Look for fabric labels like "Endurance" (Speedo), "Durafast" (TYR), or simply "100% polyester" or "polyester/PBT blend." For occasional pool days, standard swimwear works fine — chlorine resistance only matters for frequent swimmers.
What swimsuits offer the most support for active swimming?
For maximum support during active swimming, look for: a built-in underwire or molded soft cup, wide adjustable straps (3/4" minimum), a racerback or crossback design that distributes weight, and a shelf bra liner with side support panels. One-pieces and tankinis with these features typically support up to D-DD cup sizes. For larger cup sizes, brands like Profile by Gottex and Longitude design swimwear specifically for full-bust support. Pure athletic styles like swim crops or compression tops add extra hold for high-impact water exercise.