EQ Swimwear Banded Maternity One Piece Reviews

By SWIMLA1995 from Los Angeles, CA on 4/17/2013

Size: Feels too big

The swimwear has definate potential. For now, it fits too big. I am at the end of the first trimester--that ackward period where maternity close is too big and my regular clothes is too small. I tried it today and swam laps at a leisure pace. It stayed on but I was not sufficently supported for a longer swim. I stopped after 600 meters. I will buy a bigger non-maternity swimsuit for now. But I do think I will swim comfortably in this once I start growing.

By Christy from San Diego on 4/1/2013

Size: Feels true to size

I ordered a small and it fits perfectly.  My pre-pregnancy size is usually a 34 (I am 5''7" and was 125lbs before pregnancy).  Currently I''m 5 months pregnant and I foresee this lasting through the entire pregnancy.  Unlike other reviews I read, it seems to fit proportionately in the chest area too. All around good purchase.

By Belen from San Francisco, CA on 12/4/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I bought this suit for lap swimming and it has been working fine (I''m in the second trimester) and it looks sporty and flattering. I have to agree with other reviews about lack of support in the bust area though. I have a very large chest so I thought it would be ok but that didn''t turn out to be the case. That is the only problem I have had with it and it seems like there is lots of room to grow so I will put up with it.

By Katie J. from Durham, NC on 11/6/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I originally bought this suit in a medium - when it came, it was clear there was way too much room in the top half. (Even though I''ve become better-endowed during my pregnancy, I''m still pretty small.) Based on what other commenters had said, I thought a medium would be just right. (I''m 5''4" and wear a size 6.) My usual competition suit size is a 32. When the medium seemed too big, I ordered the small for comparison, and I''m very happy with it. My only complaint is that the upper portion isn''t thick or tight enough to camouflage my now-prominent nipples - sorry if that''s too much information, but these things are important! Otherwise, the suit is fantastic - very flattering cut and style. There is definitely some room in the belly for future growth. (I still have 5 months to go.)

By CA Swimmer from Long Beach, CA on 9/13/2012

I swim about a mile twice a week and have done so for years.  I''m currently four months pregnant and my normal suit was getting very tight, to the point that my suit was putting enough pressure on my abdomen that I felt like I had to urinate after only a couple of laps.  I ordered the EQ banded maternity after much debating between various maternity suits.  So far, it seems great (and I don''t feel like I have to pee while I swim!).  

I ordered my pre-maternity size (L) based on the fact that my normal suite is a size 38.  This maternity suit definitely has lots of room to grow in the tummy area and in fact is a little too big for me now (I''m still mostly in my "normal" clothes).  The tush also has a little bit of gather, but that may very will fill in as I get bigger.  I do wish there was a little more breast support, but if I grow another size there too I think I might fill in the top as well.  The full lining is nice, but I find the stitching a little scratchy compared to my non-maternity Sugoi swimsuit.  

Let''s just hope that the suit holds up for the next 5 months.  If so I will have got my money''s worth.

By AAtwood from Oakland, CA on 7/31/2012

Size: Feels true to size

This is a tight swim bathing suit but definitely has room to stretch for the growing breasts and belly! I wore it the other day for the first time at 25 weeks and felt sleek as an otter!

By anon from CT on 7/18/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I was on the fence about whether to order a medium or large and ordered up. This fits around the hips but is big in the bust (and I'm not small-chested). It seems like it will fit at least through the 2nd trimester. No extra support in the bust, which would be nice.

By Allie B from Norfolk, VA on 7/6/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I was a runner before pregnancy, but used to be a swimmer ages ago.  I got to be about 6-7 months pregnant and realized that running wasn't cutting it, let along walking.  So, I looked on-line for a maternity lapswim suit thinking this would be a great activity for the summer and found this one.  Its been perfect!

By Anne W. from Hanahan, SC on 6/13/2012

Size: Feels true to size

This suit fits pretty well.  It does come down low on my legs, but it is comparable to a normal speedo in fit.  I use it mainly for lap swimming and it is the best option that I have found so far.  I have the blue one and I like the two different colors...

By Starsmama from San Rafael, CA on 6/3/2012

Size: Feels too big

I'm 5'1" so finding a suit to fit me is hard anyway.  Everything fits great, but the shoulder straps are a little long.  It will work for me to do my morning swim workouts until the baby comes in 3 months.