Ocean Traditional Kahla Lap Suit Reviews

By Barbaraopp from Tucson on 4/11/2013

Size: Feels too small

I  love the material, color, pattern, the style.  I bought a size up and it is still a bit too small.

By Aqua Katy from Oklahoma City, OK on 4/5/2013

Size: Feels true to size

Overall this is a good swimsuit.  It does fit a big snugly at first but the fabric will begin to relax after a few times in the pool.  The chlorine resistant fabric holds up well.  I have two other suits from this manufacturer that I purchased two years ago.  They still look great and I am complimented on them frequently.  My only real complaint about this suit is that it does not have great coverage on the sides in the bust area.  Other than that, it is a great suit for water fitness activities!

By Jennifer from Greenville, SC on 3/25/2013

Size: Feels too small

Love the suit but returning it because it''s just too small.  I would recommend ordering it 2 sizes bigger than you normally would

By Kathleen C. from Rancho Cucamonga, CA on 3/17/2013

Size: Feels too small

I am a lap swimmer.  I buy Ocean suits often, but this suit did not feel right.  It was small and the underarm area felt different.

By Charlotte from Charlotte, NC on 3/7/2013

Size: Feels too small

This suit was beautifully well made, except that the sizing is way off, at least for an American body. I ordered a size larger than normal as recommended by other reviews and it was still WAY too short, and oddly fitting at the bust. It might work for the smaller sizes but for the larger end where there is a lot to cover, it didn''t work at all. But the smaller sizes (like 8 and under) might work. But you would probably still want to buy a size or two up.
It''s too bad because the fabric is gorgeous and it would have been a great suit. Had to send it back.

By Barbara from Boulder, CO on 1/19/2013

Size: Feels too small

The swimsuit was really beautiful but waaay too small for me.  I used the measurements provided and ordered my usual size in a swimsuit but this style ran small.  I returned the swimsuit and received a prompt credit to my account.  So far I have not ordered another as I am not sure whether the next size up would fit and you have to pay postage each time an item is returned.

By Senior Swimmer from San Marcos, Ca. on 12/29/2012

Nice suit but way too small and I went up a size.  My suggestion is to go up 2 sizes!!  Bad for the ego.....

By Emily H. from Waynesboro, VA on 12/24/2012

Size: Feels too small

Because of the cross back straps it really pulls on my neck and is not comfortable but a larger size would have been too large for lower body.   Will next time need to buy a scoop back as they are the most comfortable to swim in and get off.  The cross back straps are very difficult to get off when suit is wet.

By Mary from Madison, Wisconsin on 12/9/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I haven''t used the suit yet, as I purchased it for an upcoming trip to the Cayman Islands.  I was worried about what the actual quality of the fabric would be, as many suits feel too flimsy and don''t have enogh structure to the fabric.  I was pleasantly surprised that this suit''s fabric feels very durable and of high quality compaired to many other suits I have tried.  I love the color, and the fit feels great - feels like I can really move in it without having to costantly tug on the bottom for good derriere coverage!

By nightswimmer from whidbey island on 11/14/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I am just getting back into serious lap swimming and needed a good suit that doesn''t drag in water at my neck or need constant adjustment.  I wasn''t sure about this one as it looked pretty modest but thought I would try it.  It really is good looking on, the neckline not too high for me, the leg openings just right.  .  Very well made - my favorite suit ever!  I purchased the size 10, I am 5''5" and weigh about 135lbs and this fits good, just a tad tight.  If you are on the fence I might advise you to size up to a 12.