This Swimwear Trend Is So Impractical, But We Kind of Love It

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Sometimes, you want to go to the beach, pool, or lake, but you don't want to go in the water… like, at all. There, I said it. The aquatic lifestyle is definitely not for everyone. I'm sorry, but getting my hair wet and spending the rest of the day in a sopping swimsuit doesn't always sound super appealing. Sue me! Well, the beloved Australian swimwear brand She Made Me must have heard our cries as it just launched a swimsuit that is designed to solely be worn by the water, not in it. Intrigued yet? 

She Made Me is calling this new swimwear trend "sunsuits," as they were created to be worn by the water while sunbathing. The brand describes sunsuits as "the perfect excuse to keep your hair dry during your next beach or pool-side vacation. The notion of women sunning themselves in a beautiful cotton suit along the Tyrrhenian Sea or Lake Como has been romanticized since the bikini became relevant in the '50s." We can hear the exchange now as your friends badger you to come in the water with them to which you confidently reply, "Sorry I can't—this is a sunsuit, not a swimsuit." 

These non-swimsuits are made from breathable khadi cotton so you'll feel maximum comfort as you sit back, relax, and enjoy some good old sun. Because a good pool day doesn't have to require water anymore. But cute sunsuits are definitely allowed, and She Made Me's adorable creations are below for you to shop for this exact occasion.

Editorial Director

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.