By Lisa from Visalia, CA on 2/2/2012

Size: Feels too small

In comparison to  other suits of the same size , this suits feels two sizes smaller.

By Jess F. from Kalispell, MT on 9/12/2011

Size: Feels too small

This is a nice, well constructed suit, but the sizing chart is misleading.  I am a size 4/6; 5'4, 118 lbs and because of my tape measurements ordered the suit in a size 36, even though it  correlates on the chart with a dress size 10.   Surprise -- the suit is so small that it's almost unwearable, and definitely not flattering because I've literally squeezed myself into a too-small suit..  Although it loosens up (a teeny bit) in the water, it is still uncomfortably tight and not a good fit at all for me -- and would NEVER fit someone who is actually a dress size 10, as indicated.

I still give the suit a 4-star rating, because were it in the right size, I would have really liked it.  Beware that sizing chart!

By SoCal Swimmer from Temecula, CA on 9/8/2011

Size: Feels true to size

Replaced a Speedo with this Speedo and it works well.  It has pads for the breasts that can be removed, which I did.  Speedos fit like a glove anyway.  My old one was very colorful, but the colors faded in the pool chemicals ( I guess) so I wanted one that wasn't going to fade so quickly.  I think the way this is designed is very slimming.

By Nicole T. from Olney, MD on 8/30/2011

Size: Feels too small

didnt realize it had a built in bra, and didn't like it. Not enough coverage on the sides of the breasts. Returned

By Jessica from Kalispell, MT on 8/4/2011

Size: Feels too small

Mixed feelings upon receiving this suit.  It's a great looking suit, and well built, and I was really looking forward to getting it  to replace my old lap swimming suit before going on vacation this month.   I was careful when ordering the size, having read comments about problems with the Speedo size chart, and actually went into a local sportsman's shop to try on other speedo competition suits -- they didn't carry this particular one, though, and the results varied by style.  However, in general the size 38/10 was a tight fit, but the 40/12 was generally a little too long and loose on top, so I wasn't fitting perfectly into either size.  Because I know suits can loosen up in the water, I was leaning towards the 38/10 but worried it would be too tight.   I finally took measurements with a tape, and decided on the 38 size based mostly on those measurements, which pointed  almost exactly to size 10/38.   For the record, I'm 5'4", 118 lbs, bra size 34B, wear size 4-6 pants, and dress size 4, rarely 6.  My measurements are 35/27/36/61.

Unfortunately, the suit is much too tight -- pretty much compresses my breasts to nearly flat, the leg holes cut into my thighs, and the back of the suit presses into the flesh at the small of my back in a really unattractive way.  It's also too small torso length wise, and the straps cut into my shoulders slightly.  The suit does loosen up slightly when wet, enough  to make it adequate for laps, though still too tightt -- and I know from experience that eventually it will be a little more relaxed, but by that point it will be an older suit.  Unfortunately you have to pay for the return shipment costs, and it wasn't worth it to me to send it back, knowing that it's fine enought, if not particularly flattering, and considering that the next size was probably too loose.

One other small comment -- the black/white with grey piping is really striking when dry, but the white becomes more translucent when wet and looks pinkish, which detracts from the look overall.  I'm pretty pale -- it's not because of a dark tan.

Overall this suit is well made, and a flattering style -- but the suggested sizing is not an accurate reflection of the actual fit.  That sizing chart needs to be reworked.

By Mary D. from Kailua, HI on 7/13/2011

Size: Feels true to size

The suit is comfortable for training and even racing. I like the hydrobra, as  it gives good support without the padded feeling. I ordered the size given their sizing chart and found it fit me just perfectly.