Comments on: Autostraddle’s Swimsuit Issue: Butches, Bois, Femmes, Dykes, Grrrls and Otherwise-Identified Beachgoers

By: Chandra

Chandra — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:44:22 +0000

The blue/white striped top with blue/red shorts… where do I get this suit? I need it!!

By: Alison Gaye

Alison Gaye — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:11:39 +0000

the only thing lacking from this article was actual solutions or any mention of boyishly shaped femmes with flexible gender presentation and assigned male bodies. the halter rule is definitely on point for growing chests but what about the terrifying possibility of outing yourself by the pool or the daunting task of passing in board shorts?

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:09:12 +0000

YO. check out the “sport” page on swimoutlet.com

nonfemme/andro/butch/whatevs goldmine

By: Carrie

Carrie — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:12:42 +0000

same here! I actually screencapped that part and posted about it on tumblr because it was just that good.

By: tigr

tigr — Sun, 27 May 2012 14:36:04 +0000

Just stumbled over this and … this is an *awesome* trick! Thanks very much =)

By: same poster

same poster — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:02:05 +0000

Actually I think mean “board shorts” more than boy shorts… love the look of boy shorts on other people but they’re too, well, short for my taste.

By: An andro cursed with hips and ass

An andro cursed with hips and ass — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:55:44 +0000

Great article! But I wonder if anyone can offer some additional advice about boy shorts styles or brands? I hate my below-the-belt curves and I’ve found that most shorts emphasize them in an unflattering way, or if I buy ‘em baggy, they make me look way bigger than I am (I’m actually quite petite). Any tips for hiding my hips and ass without my lower half looking like a circus tent?

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:06:36 +0000

As an extremely busty plus-sized lady (14 on bottom, and a 38 H on top) I have always STRUGGLED to find suits the fit, well, MY BOOBS! Old Navy and Torrid never worked for me in this department. I would be in a size 22 suit before the cups in the top were ever close to kind of fitting and the rest of the damn thing was falling off my bod. This year I did some internet scavaging and found figleaves.com that sells swimwear based on cup size! MIRACLE! I bought a really cute 1950′s inspired underwired halter one piece. It’s the best bathing suit I’ve ever owned. SO if you’re like me and stopped being able to fit into Vitcoria’s Secret at age 15 and are desperate for some sweet suits, get yer but over to figleaves.com. Seriously. Would I lie to you? No.

By: emily

emily — Sun, 29 May 2011 22:19:30 +0000

what about if your a tomboyish girl who has a giant rack but hates the uniboob look of sports bras? also, i hate the feeling of my clothes dragging when i swim, but don’t really have the body confidence for a teeny bikini. also, i hate one pieces because they are so super inconvenient! tankinis have gotten smaller and smaller.

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 29 May 2011 12:43:35 +0000

Comment from a lifeguard here. After spending many years in bathing suits watching other people in bathing suits and seeing what fun in the sun can do to said suits, I recommend that you avoid the sports bra. I’m sure it works for some, but being well-endowed myself, I find that the second mine hits the water it might as well not be there. If it’s the route you’d like to take, check out the “workout bikinis” made by racing suit companies. They have the same look, but keep the support when wet. They’ll last much longer too.

Great place to find them? Swimoutlet.com. They have a variety of brands and provide many options for swimming shoppers. I suggest you check them out for any swimming needs as they have a great selection at a range of prices and in plenty of styles. Here you can find board shorts, fashion suits, racing suits, mens suits, even those adorable little trunks. This site always takes care of my swimming woes.

By: Annie

Annie — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:21:53 +0000

http://www.figleaves.com/us/product.asp?product=Shock-Absorber-Performance-Swimwear-bikini-top&product_id=BB-B5013&size=&colour=Black
^ This. closest think i’ve ever heard of to a butch bikini. also comes in a one piece.

By: diver

diver — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:43:14 +0000

solution for butches – become a north atlantic diver so you can wear a drysuit:

http://www.scubajedi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/drysuit2.jpg