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Everyone loves a great tan, but it’s not always convenient due to cold water, weather, and the never ending risk of skin cancer. So for those of you looking for a little more coverage this summer, check out these amazing brands that have made fuller coverage options cute and functional!
No More Black | nomoreblack.com Just as the name implies, No More Black caught our eye at the Surf Expo tradeshow this past September because their booth was lit up with a bevy of cheerful colors... and all in wetsuits! Based out of Russia, these wetsuits are made for cold weather surfing, and are strong, durable, and COLORFUL. Check out all their many designs on their Facebook page, and be sure to tell Kos that WSSM sent you! OUR PICK: Barcelona Parrot (shown here)
Sweet Waterwear | sweetwaterwear.com
Girls4Sport | girls4sport.net
Based out of Hawaii, Sweet Waterwear focuses on the more mature woman who is active in the water, whether it be surf, SUP, or paddling. High quality fabrics and special attention to cuts that flatter the womanly form, SWW (Women’s Signature Racerback Tank) accentuates curves with wrap around seams that accentuate backside curves and slims your profile, drop tail in the back (covers your okole & elongates your torso), and “paddling cut” through the shoulders allowing for a full range of movement. From long sleeve to tanks, they’ve got you covered in style! OUR PICK: Ka’iulani Zip Long Sleeve
Offering women (not juniors) attractive coverage options via rashguards, shorts, tankinis, neoprene shortys and swimwear. Made for women by women, this is a great brand for those wanting more coverage in the bottoms and quality materials that last! Available in a kaleidoscope of beautiful, refreshing colors and unique prints that will help you express your personal style. OUR PICK: Sports Tank Top
Dkoko | dkoko.com Most swimwear brands based out of Costa Rica don’t offer a lot of coverage. But Dkoko breaks the norm with their surf leggings, which are becoming extremely popular not only with the SUP community, but with surfers of all ages and shapes! Ahead of the trends, Dkoko has designed surf leggings that feature fabrics with UV protection so colors stay on, exquisite sewing that lasts, a drawstring in the waist, and a small zip side pocket with a key string for your essentials! OUR PICK: Emi-G Surf Leggins 40 | womenssurfstyle.com | wSSm
Mi Ola | mi-ola.com Their slogans say it all... “Making life at the beach better for every woman.” and “Be comfortable in your own skin. Be secure in your bikini.” Made for women by a woman who’s life changed 7 years ago when she started surfing. She traded in the concrete of NYC for the soft sands of Costa Rica and never looked back. Mi Ola’s swimwear and rashguards have been designed with true surfers in mind. Every component has been engineered to enhance, last and keep you covered, and their fabric is UPF 50+ to protect you from the sun, without fading or stretching out after hard use. Inspired by the tropics. Made in the USA. OUR PICK: Serena Zip Rashguard
Exceed Wetsuits | exceedwetsuits.com For years now, Exceed Wetsuits have been a WSSM favorite for their incredible fit, affordability, and super cute & vibrant styles! More room in the shoulders makes their wetsuits a breeze to paddle in and surfer approved, and the neoprene lasts! Made from superelastic E-stretch neoprene that moves and molds with your body, you’re going to love the vibrancy of “Ember”, and the super cute boy cut style of their new “Enticing” shorty. OUR PICK: Eclectic E2876
hot summer night. Their “Surf Candy” collection features statement colors and carefully placed mesh inserts, creating eye catching pieces that highlight the female form. Designed in Honolulu, Hawaii and made in the good ‘ol USA, you can expect high quality, water tested pieces, that will have you diving into the water with confidence! We’re excited to keep an eye on Elle Mer as they grow and expand in the coming years. OUR PICK: Waikiki Rashie
Spirit Designs | spiritdesigns.net
Carve Designs | carvedesigns.com Inspired by a vision while on a surf trip to Mexico, these two women surfers and athletes were tired of squeezing their rears into boardshorts made for juniors. So they took a leap of faith, quit their jobs, and dedicated themselves to making apparel that fits WOMEN well, both in and out of the water. Quality fabrics and flattering cuts make this brand appealing to women who want active apparel that works well, lasts, and looks fantastic at all ages! Lots of lifestyle clothing options available also! OUR PICK: Cruz Rash Guard
Elle Mer | ellemerswim.com Brand new on the scene, Elle Mer launched in January of 2015 based solely on the need for fashion forward swimwear that is also functional. Designer, Keri Ogden, knew she wanted to make swimwear that would stay on in the surf AND was cute enough to wear on the beach or on a
New on the scene, this fabulous company is offering booty shorts (Holly Boy Short) in soft, silky neoprene that’s reversible, so you’re really getting two shorts in one! Made with surf and soul combined, these flattering shorts will make you just want to grab your board and go explore! OUR PICK: Holly Boy Short
Swim Surf Sup | swimsurfsup.com Designed in Australia, made in Bali and worn by active bodies everywhere, Swim Surf Sup is new on the scene, but already are cranking out designs everyone will want to wear! Offering a range of surf suits, leggings and swimwear, we were drawn to the color blocking on their “Rainforest to Reef” long sleeved rashguards as well as their “Surf Bikini Crop Top” in Swamis print, with its hidden drawstring that keeps everything in place while you’re out playing in the water. OUR PICK: Rainforest to Reef Long Sleeved Rashguard
A ) “Rainforest to Reef” long sleeved rashguard in blue by Swim Surf Sup (swimsurfsup.com)
featuring a side zipper pocket and key string, by Dkoko (dkoko.com)
B ) “Reversible Holly Boy Short” in watermelon/ cobalt blue (reverses to coral/teal) by Spirit Designs (spiritdesigns.net)
E ) “Rainforest to Reef” long sleeved rashguard in pink by Swim Surf Sup (swimsurfsup.com)
C ) “Surf Bikini Crop Top” in Swamis print with a hidden drawstring to keep everything in place, by Swim Surf Sup (swimsurfsup.com) D ) “Emi-G Surf Leggins” in black zigzag and
F ) “Striped Boyshort” in cobalt with a hidden drawstring waist by Mi Ola (mi-ola.com) G ) “Hourglass Tank Rashguard” in true red, featuring a back zippered pocket, by Mi Ola (mi-ola.com)
H ) “Reversible Holly Boy Short” in black/glide (reverses to silver/black) by Spirit Designs (spiritdesigns.net) I ) “Silver Premio Tank Rashguard” in shiny metallic silver for the glam-surfer girl, by Mi Ola (mi-ola.com) J ) “4 Way Stretch Boardshort” in Cobra, shown in mid-thigh length and featuring their patented adjustable waist, by Just Bones Boardwear (justbonesboardwear.com)
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