Fisherman Aesthetic: Modest Swimsuit Edition

Fisherman aesthetic and a modest swimsuit – what on earth could those two things have in common, you might ask? Well, a lot more than you think, actually, if we take a closer look at them! The fisherman aesthetic seems to be the new buzz word that is coming up on that trendy Tik Tok app. While the origin of the phrase seems to be lost, the terminology recently came into the spotlight after a user’s video went viral where she analyzed the styles that Pinterest predicted would be trending for 2025. The funny thing is that all of the styles that the user talked about in her video were ironically supposed to be satire. So, she was actually making fun of the “fisherman aesthetic”. However, the Tik Tok audience took the fisherman aesthetic and ran with it, deeming it worthy of the next trending style of 2025, in spite of the user’s attempt to make fun of it. Users in the comments of the video are hyped to hear about the fisherman aesthetic – some equating it to thecoastal grandma style(which we wrote about in a previous article) but with a little more edge. Nevertheless, the fisherman aesthetic is nautical, vintage, relaxed, and effortlessly cool. If you’re having trouble envisioning that, you can picture – you guessed it: what a *fisherman* would wear while casting his line out on the dock. As some of the commenters on the viral video said, Sperry shoes would fit into a fisherman aesthetic, and so would an anchor tattoo. Fisherman aesthetic gives sailor vibes. 

Now that we have an idea of what the fisherman aesthetic looks like, where exactly do fishermen spend the majority of their time? If you guessed “on the water”, then you nailed it! And what better way to further dissect the fisherman aesthetic than to give some concrete options of what kind of swimsuits a fisherman would wear if he were a lady out on the water?!

We’ll take a drumroll, please, as we introduce a list of our very own swimsuits that perfectly fit into the fisherman aesthetic.

1. The key to the fisherman aesthetic while choosing a modest swimsuit is to keep in mind that we are simply looking for inspiration from what a fisherman would wear – it should embody the vibe but does not necessarily have to be exactly what they would wear. We think this retro high waisted bikini would fit the bill perfectly. The muted blues and purples with gray undertones in the colors of this modest swimsuit remind us of the unique shells and rocks that are on the shoreline next to the fisherman as he casts his line out. Dare we say that the gray undertones even remind us of an old-school, fishing net that he would cast out from the side of his boat. Or the gray sky as a storm is brewing but he is still patiently waiting for his next catch. On top of that, the style of these modest swimsuit bottoms have a vintage vibe that harmonizes so well with the old-world feeling of the fisherman aesthetic.

2. Next up, of course we have to include these best-sellinglemon print modest swimsuit bottoms. Hear us out on this one: the cheery yellow of the lemons – does the color not match those oversized, water-proof, rubber-ish overall suspender pants that fishermen wear? You know, the ones that are like a rain suit? With this modest swimsuit, you would nail the color scheme of the fisherman aesthetic. There is something about fruit on a swimsuit that really sings to us and feels very nautical, too, which is right on track for the fisherman aesthetic. Plus, can we please take a moment for the darling tie straps on the top?! You get to tie a knot on each strap of the modest bikini top to customize to your exact desire. And we all know fishermen and sailors have to tie their fair share of knots while out on the boat!

3. Next in line, we have thispreppy one piece swimsuit which screams “nautical”. The baby blue color in this blue and white gingham swimsuit matches the blue sky and crystal clear blue water that the fisherman casts his line into. The softness of the color and fabric of this swimsuit reminds us of the soft fisherman sweaters that they wear when it’s cold outside. There is a darling knot in the chest of this one piece swimsuit, and you know we already talked about how excited we get about having sailor knots on our swimsuits! Since the fisherman aesthetic is all about getting inspiration from what he would wear, but putting a female gaze onto it, we think this adorable, feminine one piece swimsuit is perfect for the fisherman aesthetic.

4. Well, how about this white tankini set? The beautiful white color reminds us of the white caps you see on waves as they crash on shore, or the beautiful white sand you find on the beach, or the terrain of some large rocks you might climb off the coast. The fisherman aesthetic is all about nailing the theme but adding a flouncy twist, and the peplum on this modest swimsuit top is exactly that. We love the uniformity and monotone that the look has when you pair it with the matching modest swimsuit bottoms – in the same way a fisherman has his own standard uniform. What makes us love it even more from a woman’s eye is the gorgeous gold details on the adjustable straps, the compressive fabric to make sure everything stays in its place, and the full-coverage swimsuit bottoms. Those fishermen would definitely approve!

5. Last but not least, you know we have to include this modest black one piece swimsuit. We know that fishermen love their neutral colors – very fitting to match a gray day while casting their line out. This black swimsuit is an absolute classic and won’t go out of style in the same way the traditional fisherman clothes never go out of style. We love the gold details on the adjustable straps and the durable, ribbed fabric that gives a beautiful hourglass shape. A bonus is that it is fully lined and has removable bra pads. A fisherman would definitely approve of this black one piece swimsuit because it is basic just like his wardrobe!

And there you have it, a round-up of our hand-picked modest swimsuits that match the fisherman aesthetic. We love the modest swimsuit coverage of each one of these as it gives that vintage and relaxed feel from the old world. And each modest bikini has a nautical theme in their own right as well, which is perfect for the fisherman aesthetic. Give any of these a try and you will be sure to nail the look! For more fisherman aesthetic modest swimwear styles, check out a whole collection here.