Local Mom & Entrepreneur Lacy Clark Builds Confidence Through Steven Lacy Swimwear
Photographer / Robert Jones
Lacy Clark is a proud mom of three boys, a bonus mom and a grandmother—but she’s also a savvy entrepreneur. Inspired by her frequent swimsuit shopping adventures with her grandma, Clark launched Steven Lacy Swimwear, a woman-owned, full-coverage swimwear brand.
“My grandma is where my love of swimwear started,” Clark says. “We went swimsuit shopping almost every day we spent together. I always wanted to design my own swimwear, but she died four years ago, so I decided it was now or never.”
Clark launched her brand in 2022 with the goal of making moms feel confident, covered and comfortable in their swimsuits.
“After I started having children, I knew I wanted a comfier swimsuit that made me feel confident in every stage of motherhood,” Clark says.
Clark worked in construction for 11 years before leaving corporate America to pursue her dreams. To Clark, the most exciting part of owning her own swimsuit brand is giving women confidence in a two-piece.
“At our private launch party on Morse Reservoir, we had about 60 attendees, and I looked around for a moment and saw all ages, shapes and sizes of women wearing my swimsuit,” she says. “The ‘baby’ I had been working on for two years was finally here and thriving.”
According to Clark, there are several things that set Steven Lacy Swimwear apart from other swimwear brands.
“We are a full-coverage active brand. No hardware, no underwire and no clasps,” Clark says. “We also have tummy control, a high hip gap and full bum coverage.”
To other women thinking about starting a business, Clark’s advice is to let God guide your steps.
“I am always quick to rush into a business and want it to go viral overnight, but just like anything worth waiting for, I have to slow down and let the Lord determine my timeline,” Clark says.
Up next for Steven Lacy Swimwear is a photoshoot with a signed model from the popular reality television series America’s Next Top Model.
“[Following that photoshoot], we plan to launch our one-pieces and finish the year up with a collection for men and kids to match,” Clark adds.
To learn more about Steven Lacy Swimwear, or to shop their swimwear designed by moms for moms, visit stevenlacyswimwear.com.
