The 20 Best Long-Sleeve Swimsuits to Keep You Covered This Summer

Best One-Piece

SKIMS Zip Front Long Sleeve One-Piece

Zip Front Long Sleeve One-Piece

Leave it to SKIMS to make coverage look hot. This one-piece is fitted with silicone elastic to hold it in place, and the front zipper lets you show off as much as you want. Pair it with anything from denim cutoffs to sarong skirts.

Sizes: XXS-4X

Colors: Onyx, Smoke, Taffy

Material: Nylon, spandex

Best Wetsuit

Cynthia Rowley Sea Breeze Wetsuit

Sea Breeze Wetsuit

Even if you’re not into water sports or catching waves, you can still flaunt this high-cut ombré wetsuit as an adventurous option.

Sizes: XS-L

Colors: Sea Breeze

Material: Neoprene, nylon

Best Rash Guard

Athleta North Point Rash Guard

North Point Rash Guard

This rash guard offers UPF 50 sun protection and makes for an easy on/off thanks to the back zipper. You can easily match this to a pair of black bottoms for extra defense against the sun.

Sizes: XXS-XL

Colors: Black, Dress Blue

Material: Recycled nylon, lycra

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Best for All-Day Wear

It’s Now Cool The Contour Rashguard

The Contour Rashguard

Although this is indeed a rash guard, I would wear it as a shirt, too. The zip front makes it versatile and allows for the it to be worn cardigan style.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: White, Black

Material: Nylon, elastane

Best Neon One-Piece

Watskin Lola Bodysuit

Lola Bodysuit

Now 40% Off

Smooth, sleek, and simple, this do-it-all one-piece from Watskin is a must-have for sporty swimmers.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Neon Orange

Material: Nylon, lycra

Best Peplum

Spanx Pique Long Sleeve Swim Shirt

Pique Long Sleeve Swim Shirt

Available in a range of colors, this swim shirt is both functional and fashionable. Keep your skin safe while showing off your sense of style.

Sizes: XS-3X

Colors: Crisp White, Very Black, Mulberry

Material: Nylon, elastane

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Best Full Coverage Shirt

Free People Rhythm Long-Sleeve Surf Crop

Rhythm Long-Sleeve Surf Crop

Squeezing into a rash guard or wetsuit can be a battle in its own right, but you can easily slip this shirt over a bikini top, or wear it as an individual piece.

Shop the matching Rhythm Boyleg Pants.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: California Poppy, Mimi Floral

Material: Recycled Nylon, elastane

Best Separate

Tropic of C Swim Shrug

Swim Shrug

Now 76% Off

Candice Swanepoel’s eco-lifestyle brand focuses on creating each piece “with love and respect for the planet.” Its high-quality swimwear is a flawless juxtaposition of classic cuts and refreshing prints, like this protective swim shrug you can pair with a matching bikini or one-piece when you want a little more coverage.

Shop the matching Equator Top and Praia Bottom.

Sizes: XS-L

Colors: Jacaré, Tigresa

Material: Recycled nylon, lycra

Best Underwire

Jade Swim Eden Long-Sleeve Underwire Bikini Top

Eden Long-Sleeve Underwire Bikini Top

Say it with me: Underwire is not your enemy—at least, not in the case of this fully lined and seamlessly stitched top.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Purple

Material: Nylon, lycra

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Best Set

Pinup Fashion Two Piece Rash Guard Long Sleeve Bathing Suit

Two Piece Rash Guard Long Sleeve Bathing Suit

Not only is this rashguard chic, but it also comes with a high-waisted bottom, making it a great value.

Sizes: XXS-3XL

Colors: 11 options

Material: Nylon, spandex

Customer review: “An absolute life-saver during my vacation in Mexico, especially as a strawberry blonde who turns lobster red at the slightest hint of sun. The chic design made me feel glamorous, while the long sleeves offered the much-needed protection my sensitive skin craves, preventing sunburn and allowing me to bask in the sun worry-free.”

Best Designer

Cala de la Cruz Eva Long Sleeve Bikini Top

Eva Long Sleeve Bikini Top

Made from high-quality materials, this top, which is exclusive to Moda Operandi, ensures comfort and durability. The fabric is designed to be soft against the skin while providing the right amount of stretch for ease of movement.

Pair it with the matching Nela Bikini Bottom.

Sizes: XS-XL

Material: Econyl Lycra

Colors: Multi

Best Pattern

Century Star Long Sleeve Swimsuit

Long Sleeve Swimsuit

Naturally, Amazon has terrific options, too. This suit is easy to throw on, especially with the front zipper.

Sizes: 4-14

Colors: 10 options

Material: Polyamide, elastane

Customer review: “The fabric on this garment is stretchy and extremely comfortable. It feels absolutely luxurious on the skin. The stitching is top notch with no loose stitching anywhere, and the colors are bright with sharp detail.”

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Best Shaping

TA3 Surfy

Surfy

Smoothing, shaping, and size inclusive? What’s not to love about this suit?

Sizes: XS-3X

Colors: Red, Navy/Aqua, Sapphire/Black, Black

Material: Nylon, spandex

Customer review: “This suit is incredible. I felt so sexy in it, and it protected me from the sun really well. Super soft, doesn’t ride up too badly, and flattering. Smoothed things out, but I was completely comfortable too…not too tight.

Best Cropped

Solid and Striped The Nola Ribbed Rashguard

The Nola Ribbed Rashguard

This one doesn’t sacrifice on style whatsoever. Its sleek, modern design and ribbed texture offer a trendy look that can be paired with the matching baby bike short for a great look.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Sorbet Stripe, Blackout, Blackout Marshmallow Stripe, Marshmallow

Material: Recycled polyamide, spandex

Best Cheeky

Gigi C Jordan Surfsuit

Jordan Surfsuit

We all like to get a little cheeky now and then. Protect your arms and chest while showing some stomach and leg with this structured one-piece suit that offers great bust support.

Sizes: XS-L

Colors: Black

Material: Polyester, spandex

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Best Square Neck

Stylest DreamSculpt Long Sleeve Crop Top

DreamSculpt Long Sleeve Crop Top

This crop combines a sleek black and white color palette, creating a stylish and versatile piece that can be dressed up or down. Its long sleeves and cropped length offer a contemporary and fashion-forward look.

Pair with the matching Tummy Control Bikini Bottoms.

Size: XS-XL

Colors: Black/White

Material: Polyamide, elastane

Best on Amazon

AXESEA Long-Sleeve Rash Guard

Long-Sleeve Rash Guard

Affordable and readily available on Amazon, this one will do the trick in a pinch.

Sizes: 2-16

Colors: 23 options

Material: Polyester, elastane

Customer review: “This deserves 11 stars! Due to getting a lot of sun on my arms at work and to gaining weight and being self conscious, I have been desperately searching for a long sleeve one-piece bathing suit to wear for a day at a water park. This suit ticked every single box off my checklist!

Best V-Neck

Dippin Daisys Bianca Long Sleeve Bikini Top

Bianca Long Sleeve Bikini Top

This tie-front top will look just as good with a pair of denim shorts as it will with a clean-cut pair of bikini bottoms.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Surf Rider, Reef, Avocado

Material: Nylon, spandex

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Best Viral

L*Space Pointelle Rib Beatrix Bikini Top

Pointelle Rib Beatrix Bikini Top

Now 40% Off

Fans of The Bachelor universe might recognize this suit since it was donned by Bachelorette Rachel Recchia on Instagram late last year. The bodice lining and slim fit mean it can double as a cute crop top.

Shop the matching Pointelle Rib Cabana Bikini Bottom.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Black

Material: Nylon, spandex

Best Ruched

A.L.C. Ansel Swimsuit

Ansel Swimsuit

The ruched center panel and front zipper detail on this long-sleeve rash guard makes it universally flattering on all body types.

Sizes: XS-L

Colors: Carob

Material: Repreve nylon, elastane

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