It's summer, it's hot, and you can't wait to jump into the swimming pool at CACCLC...but where can you find a modest AND fashionable swimsuit? Here are a couple sites that my friends and I have found good swimwear from:
Jessica Rey
https://www.jessicarey.com/
Cute one-piece swimsuits, tankinis, and swim dresses drawing inspiration from Audrey Hepburn—timeless and feminine. Ethically made in LA and made with eco-friendly fabrics. Founded by a Catholic woman!
Seea
https://www.theseea.com/collections/one-piece-suits
Seea is actually a women's surfing brand, so they have one-piece swimsuits and even rashguards and wetsuits if you prefer longer sleeves! I personally really like their fabric pattern combinations and cuts. Seea suits are also a 100% Californian product, and some of their suits are exclusively designed for Anthropologie!
Anthropologie
https://www.anthropologie.com/swimwear-one-piece
Speaking of Anthropologie, they have a few cute one-piece swimsuits too! I like this giraffe Onia Kelly One-Piece Swimsuit and this fun kiwi-like Onia Kelly One-Piece Swimsuit.
Target
www.target.com
Okay, so maybe you don't want to shell out $100-150 for a swimsuit, and your budget is more like $30-50. Target.com has a decently large selection of one-pieces and tankinis, thanks to these being in fashion right now. My favorite finds from Target include this laser-cut high neck one and this cute swim romper.
Amazon
www.amazon.com
If you just want to find the most affordable swimsuit, I am fairly certain you can find a solid basic one-piece swimsuit for a decent price ($10-20?) on the infinite abyss that is Amazon. And maybe it will even ship in 2 days if you have Prime!
Wait, what is modesty and why should I care?
The way we dress says something about ourselves to the world. Through modesty, a woman tells the world that she has more to offer than her body—and lets everyone focus on her as a whole person instead, revealing her dignity and value. How we present ourselves commands the reverence we deserve and presents the opportunity to be truly cherished, valued, and loved.
Sisters, I pray you know how good and beautiful you are, and that you use your beauty to always lead others to Christ.
Learn more
Blogs
https://justahandmaiden.com/2018/07/06/we-veil-what-is-sacred/
http://www.restoreculture.com/modesty-really-mean/
https://focusoncampus.org/content/lies-i-tell-myself-about-modesty
https://lifeteen.com/blog/bikini-battle-sexy-vs-beautiful/
https://thosecatholicmen.com/articles/modesty-is-for-men-too-2/
Videos
Jessica Rey: The Evolution of the Swim Suit - a 9 minute talk where Jessica explains how bikinis were invented and popularized, and the results of a study done at Princeton University
Ascension Presents: Leah Darrow on Modesty - Leah Darrow, former contestant of America's Next Top Model, explains the Catholic approach to modesty and how it's about more than just fashion.
Guest author: Melissa