Handmade Swimwear Gifts & Custom Suits

Swimwear is the trickiest clothing gift because band and bottom sizes rarely move together, so favor pieces that forgive. Mix-and-match bikini sets let you buy a top and bottom in different sizes; tie-side bottoms, ruched one-pieces, and drawstring cover-ups stretch across a range. When you do need a fitted cut, copy the size of a suit she already loves and read each maker's chart in inches, since indie shops cut to their own grading. Watch the fabric: recycled nylon or polyester with 18-20 percent spandex (often Econyl or Repreve) holds shape and shrugs off chlorine and sun far better than cotton blends, and rash guards and swim leggings should list a UPF 50+ rating. Expect about $25-$50 for a bottom or single top, $40-$95 for a bikini set or one-piece, $30-$70 for a cover-up, and $40-$80 for a UPF rash guard. Many stocked suits ship in 3-7 business days; made-to-order and embroidered pieces run 1-3 weeks, so order early for honeymoons, bachelorette trips, and summer birthdays.

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