The Best Rash Guard Swimsuits

last updated 30 January 2018

Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner might be trying to bring back the high-rise thong bikini, but another one of summer's key swimwear trends sits at the other end of the spectrum. Last summer on holiday, Beyoncé wore a Mara Hoffman long-sleeve swimsuit with a vibrant tropical print and cutouts at the waist, proving that rash guards aren't just practical; they are stylish, too. A year later, many other girls are following, erm, suit.

This summer swimwear departments have been flooded with colourful, printed rash guards that are perfect for those girls who don't care one jot about sunbathing or for those who are in need of a more sporty style. Mara Hoffman is leading the pack here, but Perfect Moment, Stella McCartney, J.Crew and Lisa Marie Fernandez are also making us consider covering our arms up at the beach. Also, don't you think they'd make for a great top with denim cutoffs?

Scroll below to shop our edit of the best rash guard swimsuits to buy now.

Mara Hoffman

Marimba Printed Rash Guard

This is for you if you want to channel Beyoncé.

Stella McCartney

Striped Rash Guard

We love the fitted silhouette of this rainbow-striped top.

Stone Fox Swim

Kalua One Piece Swimsuit

This is a print made for the Instagram crowd.

Perfect Moment

Printed Bikini

Perfect Moment is another go-to brand for rash guards.

Acacia Swimwear

Ehukai Rashgaurd

This is available in a number of prints.

J.Crew

Long-Sleeve Rash Guard in Classic Stripe

This J.Crew striped rash guard is a safe bet.

Free People

Ehukai Rash Guard Full Piece

This is perfect if you want to try surfing.

Lise Marie Fernandez

Farrah Neoprene Swimsuit

Lisa Marie Fernandez's neoprene suits are available in long- and short-sleeved versions.

J Crew

Front-Zip Rash Guard Painted Pineapple

This pineapple print is super fun.Next up, shop the best wedding guest dresses that stand out from the crowd.Opening Image: J.Crew

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Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as a Who What Wear girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.