Rash Guard: 10 Of The Stylish Designs For Women

Swimming with dolphins? Snorkeling radiant reefs? Lounging by the hotel infinity pool? You might find a rash guard helpful. Whether you're a surfing siren, devoted boogie boarder babe or just need an aqua-appropriate cover-up to play in the waves or pool without getting a sunburn, skin irritations or simply too cold, rash guards have come a long way from basic black.

Check out our 10 favorite rash guard brands and designs for women. No rash decisions went into our careful selections of swim shirts, which range from ruched, feminine and figure-friendly to sporty and minimalist styles. Besides, UPF clothing is the new sunscreen.

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So what's the final word on the women's rash guard front? There's something for everyone, from surf pros to sun-worshipping pool loungers, The agony of choice is yours. Kudos to Aqua Design for offering plus-sized options, as not all of us water babes are tiny waifs. High five to Speedo for their eco-friendly pick made from pre and post-consumer waste. How cool is that? High marks to O'Neill for nabbing the Skin Cancer Foundation's seal of approval. And a sunny shout-out to Lole for coming up with some very innovative designs.

For us, being athletic out in the sun and in or on the water is all about maximum comfort and sporty style. It's annoying when swim tops hike up, are too tight or don't fit right in the bust. While we appreciate the more girly-looking options, we really like the classic, minimalist athleisure wear looks and styles, and we trust the better known, established brands. It's a bias but we can back it up with experience and are willing to shell out a little more $$$ for a trusted label like Speedo or Body Glove.

Basically, all ten picks share the same issue: sizing. When it comes to shopping for garments online, meticulously selecting a size is always key and cannot be overemphasized. Always scrutinize the size chart and enough customer reviews carefully to get a clear understanding of what might fit your body. Tops run too small, too large; it's all highly subjective. The stuffed sausage look is unflattering, not to mention extremely uncomfortable, while a too-loose top is equally pointless.

At least we have plenty of options and in the end, all that really matters is covering up in style to protect delicate skin from sunburn, abrasions and a rash of other sea and sand related issues.