What is a modest swimsuit?

I'm a huge advocate for modesty. I must admit, though, that I bought a bikini in college because I thought it was OK. All my LDS friends owned nothing but bikinis. Then I realized I was being a stupid conformist and forgot my standards.

Hey, Utah Mormon girls, what is the deal with this, anyway?

While wearing said bikini, I realized people (mostly male) treated me differently, and I didn't like it at all.

Modesty is a "mode of dress" that's meant to buffer sexual attraction.

However, I'm under the impression that only a few groups of people in this world truly know how to be modest. Muslim women are the first that come to mind, followed by Amish women and all astronauts.

As the weather is growing warm enough to consider taking a dip, I've been reminded that I'm in desperate need of a new swimsuit. And then I got to thinking ... is it possible to purchase a modest swimsuit at Target? I mean, my legs are completely exposed up to the hip! If I go down a water slide, you better be ready to see a little bit of cheek when I get a wedgie. There will be no question what the exact shape of my behind is. There is nothing modest about that terrifying spectacle. Oh, and those shoulders that I've been covering all year? Well, they are making an appearance when it hits 85 degrees. With so much skin showing, luckily I have a piece of fabric to hide my lower back and stomach. Is it important to wear a one piece or tankini because the belly button and lower back are more sexual than our legs and upper backs? Can I show off my stomach, but add a little more fabric to the attached skirt?

Now, I'm not saying wearing a bikini is equal to wearing a one piece on the modesty scale. Clearly, the one-piece wins the modesty award. But I want to know how much more a man would sexualize a woman by seeing her belly button and rib cage. It seems like any swimsuit allows the mind to wander enough if it's allowed.

Personally, I would hate wearing one of the lovely ensembles you see above. It's too hot for a wetsuit and I'm tired of seeing my pasty thighs every day. Let them see light! But honestly, is it really accurate to say my tankini is modest? Eeehh ...