Raise your hand if you grew up wearing a ‘rashie’ to the beach or your local pool? Excellent.
Now, raise your hand if you would ever associate the words ‘rashie’ and ‘stylish’? Perhaps not. But brace yourself, dear reader. The swimsuits and vests you’re about to see could very well change your idea of the humble “rashie”.
In 2016, the neon-hued, one-shape-fits-all rash vest of our childhoods has all but died — and from its ashes, a range of stylish, well-cut, and sexy rashies and rashie-swimsuit hybrids has risen to protect our skin from the ravages of the sun.
Don’t believe me? Take a look at Brisbane brand Une Piece, creator of the ‘Original Sexy Rashie’.
Top Comments
What is the point of the cutouts and crops? Isn't this thing supposed to cover you up? Oh, my back and shoulders are protected from the sun but the sides of my tummy are exposed!
Basically I was naked except for sandals (because, bindies, got to protect your feet ! ) until I was about 5, and then still just my bathers. Child of the seventies. But soooo loving nicer rashies, I resorted to the girls wear department last summer for something fun.