Looked so much better in the photo...
I ordered the purple version of this dress. The colors in the picture were not the same as the colors on the dress I recieved. The actual colors were more primary than pastel and not as well matched as in the picture. Very patchworky and cheap looking. Shame.
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cuteI actually bought this dress in black @ BJ's for $[...]
I have a hard time finding tube-top sundresses because I am a 34D & if there is enough room to cover my top it's usually too large to stay up. This dress covers me w/out being too big. The quality is only so-so but I only paid $[...]
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A fitting guide for those unsure (at the bottom)
Alright I went out on a limb when I bought this because let's be realistic: one cannot hope to find a bathing suit at the end of the October for a good price. Enter: Amazon. I just got this bathing suit last week and I have to say it is great. I am a 'more-than-average swimmer' I go swimming 3-4 times a week even during the winter months (I swim in an indoor pool...).
Pros --
1. Very happy with the slimming of this new bathing suit as compared to my worn and stretched-out version (and also 'see-thru' spots where the chlorine got to it). It slims down the body very well and makes the legs look lengthy (something I need since I have short legs)
2. Since I swim in an indoor pool it is of course a public pool with a high chlorine content. I chose to go with Blue instead of Black (because black it seems to me is more easily able to see the chlorine effects after a period of time) and so far the fabric seems to be holding up just fine against the outrageous chlorine content of the public pool.
3. I didn't buy this suit for style: I bought it because I needed something that I could wear 4 times a week at the gym. If you are looking for something stylish (and possibly low-cut) look elsewhere. But I needed a bathing suit that wouldn't 'ride down' when I was swimming and this one is high-cut which is just what I need to keep the ladies in place while I swim.
Cons --
1. Amazon is usually very fast with their shipping. I don't know if it is the time of year and I'm buying a stupid bathing suit or what but the shipping this time was about 7-8 days where usually it is about 3-4 days. If you need one quickly and it is during the 'not normal time' to buy a bathing suit in your corner of the universe then I would go with the 1-2 day shipping or get it somewhere else.
2. Sizing. Oh boy. Let me just say this: if you are "pear-shaped" go with one size up from your cup size. I bought a 36 but I'm having a hard time getting my ass into it next time I think I will go with the 38 and see how that turns out.
SIZING TIPS
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Of course anything can help at this point right? When you click on the "Sizing Chart" it gives you a sizing chart for Amazon.com and NOT for Speedo. Don't even bother going to the Speedo website (unless you live outside the US I mean) because it gives the whole sizing chart in centimeters ugh. Speedo sizing chart can be found here:
Amazon doesn't let me post the website but it is Dick's Sporting Goods store go to google and type in this:
"dicks womens bathing suit sizing chart".
Start with your bra size as a baseline and adjust up or down depending on your waistline (or butt-line in my case).
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Looked so much better in the photo...I ordered the purple version of this dress. The colors in the picture were not the same as the colors on the dress I recieved. The actual colors were more primary than pastel and not as well matched as in the picture. Very patchworky and cheap looking. Shame.
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Love it Hate itLOVE LOVE LOVE the front of this swimsuit! The color is beautiful and the shape is super flattering... Except the back. There is a seam down the middle of the back of the suit which I just think looks funny and the cut of the suit on the rear end is really cheeky. Personally I prefer not to have a wedgie when I'm out at the pool. I almost always end up wearing shorts or a swim skirt over it wich is really disappointing. I'm 5'4" and 125 so is not like I have a lot extra to cover.
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Not what I expected
There is a bead-like thing I don't know what you'd call it. You can see it in the picture on the (viewer's) right. It is just a little plastic square that shows their logo which is fine I get that they want to advertise that but it is only on that side so the top looks asymmetrical. Now I'm going to have to sew it and it's just going to be a pain. Also there isn't really any padding. It looks like there is in the picture but in reality there's not. It's not so little that you'll nip but since this is intended for big-busted ladies a little extra security goes a long way.
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Best suit ever!I love this suit! It's flattering comfortable and secure. I wear it in water aerobics and the bottom never rides up and the top stays where it should be. I'll certainly buy another one.
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