The Girls' Mom Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) Can anyone recommend a good place to shop for board shorts and rash guards? My poor dd needs something she can be more comfortable swimming in. She hates 'hanging out' and so do I. We are looking for something in women's sizes. Who knows, I might even buy some for myself! Edited May 27, 2010 by Apryl H because I can't spell guard! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 For your dd, Land's End. For you, Land's End as well but you might want to look at Athleta. They make very pretty rash guards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 My friend purchases her dd's at Land's End. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) I've looked at Land's End and didn't see what I'm looking for. We are looking for short sleeved rash guards and longer board shorts (dd would like some with pockets, but would like to find some made for girls, not guys.) I've found a few places online that sell them, but wondered if anyone had a place they knew had good service, or at least knew the product. Edited May 27, 2010 by Apryl H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 She liked these shorts, but didn't see a rash guard on this site she liked. And I know nothing about this company..lol. http://www.surfwearhawaii.com/dropin/wahines/havaa/pua.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsanmb Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I believe I saw some longer board shorts in the new Title 9 catalogue (www.title9.com). I ended up buying my dd rash guards and board shorts in the boy's department. They are turquoise and have flowers on them, so feminine enough. She wears bikini bottoms underneath and we cut out the mesh liner. Much cheaper; I got them at JC Penney on sale for $11.99 and they are UPF 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Try http://www.HannaAndersson.com The quality of their bathing suits is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Girltrunks has long swim shorts with pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlittleoldme Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 My stepdaughter and I buy ours at sporting goods stores. A tad pricey, but well worth it! Quicksilver has some cute ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in Austin Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I had a very difficult time finding a rash guard for me, and finally bought a boys' XXL from Target for $10. I'm very happy with it. (I usually wear a women's M or L for tops.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbollin Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I've looked at Land's End and didn't see what I'm looking for. We are looking for short sleeved rash guards. just checking.... I bought my short sleeved rash guards from Land's End. They still carry the short sleeve. It still might not be what you want.. but did you see these styles with short sleeve? Women's Regular Short Sleeve AquaTerraâ„¢ Rash Guard Girls' Short Sleeve Mockneck Rash Guard Item # 39079-9A60 lots of pink, some with flowers. etc. it still might not be what you like. -crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Yeah, Kelsie didn't like the women's ones (too plain..lol) and she's too big for the girls sizes. She wears a womens size 9 or Med. to large in shirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monalisa Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I just bought my daughter a great Patagonia rash guard shirt. It was at a nature center where we were on vacation. Not sure where you can get them online, but Patagonia is a popular brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I got mine from Athleta, it's a long sleeved one but they had short sleeve too. I got my board shorts from a local surf/snowboarding shop, they had a decent selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenC3 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 We bought ours at Target this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I'm off to google "rash guards" and "board shorts." I have NO IDEA what either of these things are! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 LL Bean has some nice ones for girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I get my suit from Ohana Swimwear every year. http://www.ohanaswimwear.com/separates.php I have the makaha top and pokai bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 www.oldnavy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 www.swimmodest.com maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Land's End might carry them. My friend has two girls that are very "boy shaped" i.e. no hips, no behind, and her girls actually pick hawaiian themed boys swim trunks and then wear girl's rash guard shirts from Old Navy. They really like the comfort of the swim trunks - no riding up! The Old Navy closest to us carries both boy's and girl's rash guards. I am not certain if they have board shorts or if they have women's rash guards. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to go to a couple of local stores and let her try on some of the boys/men's stuff, and look for womens. She's very curvy, and well, pretty much full grown. So the boys/mens things probably won't fit very well. Add pickiness to that, and I'm having a hard time! :glare: She doesn't want to dress like a boy, but she also hates anything frou-frou and shuns pink like the plague. But maybe after trying on a few things, I might be able to get a better idea of what to order online if we can't find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingmom Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 swimoutlet.com also try the guys section in most of these place like target and old navy. usually its cheaper and has a more comfortable fit compared to the ladies section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 This site has longer boardshorts for women with the flap pockets on the leg. If you scroll down the bottom, they offer to custom make the shorts to your size, length and fabric. Maybe they could also do side pockets. It's $59 for the custom though. http://boardshortsworld.com/boardshorts_2.aspx I hope she finds something she really likes in one of the stores. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I saw some nice ones at Sport's Authority the other day. This "late" into the season, she might not get to be too picky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Ron Jon's Surf shop. They have good ones and your asking about this made me go to their website and buy two of them for my girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 There are some cute rashies here....the only trouble is, they are in Australia. I think that rashies are more common in Aussie... http://www.surfstitch.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.catshow/catid/563/active/0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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