Posted on May 6, 2015

Mix And Match Androgynous Swimwear For People Of Any Gender

String bikinis aren't for everybody.

BuzzFeed News Reporter

But for plenty of masculine-of-center lesbians, genderqueer people, trans men, and anyone else who might not feel like themselves in a teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini, suiting up for a swim is often a bit of a nightmare.

1. Land's End, $25

2. Nike, $39.95

3. Patagonia, $69

You can easily hit the beach in a favorite tee or tank, but cotton is cumbersome when it gets wet. Rash guards, in addition to providing UV protection, are specifically made for the water, so they won't cling or chafe.

1. Adidas, £38/about $58 USD (sold as a two-piece)

2. Outplay (high and low compression options)

3. Monki, $10.54

Like sports bras, but ones you can swim in. The Outplay tops (pictured center in both this section and the following section) offer a high compression option for transmasculine and gender nonconforming folks who chest bind.

1. Hurley, $36.75

2. Outplay, $55 (low or high compression options)

3. Seea, $120

Step up your tomboy femme game with a detailed halter, or keep it simple with a clean-lined tank.

1. Topman, $30

2. ASOS, $36

3. Boardies, $81

Pro tip: For those assigned female at birth, cutting out any netting inside men's swim shorts will make for a more comfortable swim. (H/T The Sartorial Butch)