5 Best Long-Sleeve Swimsuits to Wear to the Beach This Summer

Long-sleeved swimsuits have been on the clothing radar of many fashion powerhouses and glamorous celebrities over the past few seasons, offering a rustic and versatile approach to poolside dressing.

Nicole Kidman was spotted wearing a long-sleeved swimsuit on a recent after-hours vacation, and in recent years we’ve seen the likes of Adele and Eva Longoria adopt the trend. Even Kim Kardashian pulled the final trigger on the revival of the long-sleeve swimsuit in the 2020s by wearing a SKIMS Swim long-sleeve swimsuit on a trip to the Bahamas.

Now, from Cover Swim and Whistles to Accessorize and Patbo, the high street and luxury swimwear brands we carry are infusing their SS24 collections with more rustic silhouettes, and long-sleeved swimsuits are everywhere. Just in time for a pre-summer bikini collection boost.

It may just be a rumble, neckline or color of the one-piece swimsuits you’ve tried on in summers past, but surf-inspired long-sleeve swimsuits are an enticing addition to your poolside repertoire. Not only do they offer more coverage and UV protection in the water, but tailored hospitality is even more enticing when you can wear it in the waves, too. These versatile long-sleeve swimsuits can be worn as one-piece tights or a revealing top, and look chic at a beach bar when paired with an apron or high-waisted denim shorts. If they’re good enough for Nicole, Kim and Adele, they’re good enough for us.

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Why We Love It: Chic and chic when paired with a pair of flared jeans, this sun-protective top from Free People is built to withstand tough water sports and works hard to keep you safe with a rating of UPF 30+.UPF is used to measure a fabric’s level of sun protection and stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor.The UPF standard fabric protects against both UVA and UVB rays, making this crop an obvious choice for your The UPF standard fabric protects against both UVA and UVB rays, making this crop an obvious choice for your next day out in the sun.

Technical aspects aside, we’re also enamored with the bottle green hue and textured pattern. humeara Mohamed, GLAMOUR business contributor, says, “I love the green color. I think it makes my tanned skin really glow and it goes perfectly with my dark hair.

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WHY WE LOVE IT: In a colorblocking that’s anything but boring, this playfully tailored surf suit features a pleasing texture and short sleeves. Although the sleeves are cut short, they still protect your precious shoulders from the sun and athletic activity while feeling less restrictive than longer sleeves. If you want more coverage but hate the feeling of a wet swimsuit wrapped around your arms, then this is the swimsuit for you.

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Why we love it: Say hello to Sweaty Betty’s ‘swimsuit for the wild’. The design is like an old pair of slippers – you’ll become so attached you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again. Plus, it’s very comfortable. Made from stretchy, partially recycled fabric that’s five times more durable than spandex, it’s chlorine-resistant and protects against UV50+ rays, Humeara says: “I love the tear-drop backless. It just adds something that makes me feel really confident when I’m swimming in the pond at Hampstead Heath. I also love the inner bra support! It makes everything feel very comfortable.

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Why we love it: another strong contender is this delightful chevron number from Whistles, which will brighten up any poolside with its chirpy green design. We love that it’s sophisticated without being boring, evoking childhood nostalgia with its sweet, sunny pattern. Again, it has a front zipper for easy escape, and it’s made from recycled fibers from nylon waste. It’s also machine washable – an important thing to keep in mind (take it from us – we’ve downsized a lot of clothes in our time ……