As a not-thin, not-straight person, the bathing suit has become a particularly loaded item of clothing. Through the years, I’ve felt pressure to hide my body, pressure to “reclaim” my body and most recently, pressure to to publicly show my lack of shame and unapologetic body confidence via donning a two-piece anytime I’m near water.

Growing up sentenced to unflattering swim dresses and catalog tankinis intended for someone five times my age, my initial move to the bikini felt revolutionary. The more I loved my body, the more I loved wearing two pieces — for their peeing/changing/layering convenience and because they made me feel good about myself. I’ve been a strict two-piece wearer for nearly a decade now, and never thought I’d go back to covering up.

Yet, on a recent trip to a Philadelphia public pool with a friend and her kid, it occurred to me that it could be nice to have a one-piece in the mix. Not to hide my body, just to ensure I can splash around without worrying about a nip slip or exposing my buns. Besides, a one-piece is one item to launder and pack instead of two. It requires no matching or coordinating. And frankly, as I bid farewell to my 20s, a one-piece just feels more comfortable for me when I’m at the beach with my family or asking the teenage lifeguard for the pool hours.

I wanted a basic, affordable one-piece that covered my whole tush and cost less than $100. And reader, I did not realize how hard it would be to find one.

As I started to look for a modern one-piece, it seemed every option had huge cut-outs, a myriad of criss-cross straps and buckles and was cut so high up the leg it was virtually a thong. Everything looked like a bad interpretation of an ’80s party or neon lingerie one may wear at an electronic music festival in the desert. For the record: I was explicitly looking for something nondescript. My personality is cheeky enough, I’d love my bottom to be fully covered.

What’s worse? Most options seemed to cost north of $150, with no clear explanation of, say, the ethical sourcing or advanced construction that would merit said pricetag.

After looking for probably too long, I found and have worn an option I’m happy with and rounded up some other promising ones below. They are basic, easy, one-piece swimsuits that give ample coverage, have no extra clasps or tassels and cost under $100. Many come in fun colors and patterns, many are neutrals and all offer some modesty without looking dated.

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