I ordered a size bigger (which was the largest size) and it was too small. Not very usefull untill I lose some weight and it was the largest size available. I wanted a plain black but for some reason manufacturers are not making plain black swimsuits - the blue one had black in it. What is so difficult about making a plain black swimsuit that a size 18 person can wear?
I love my suit. I teach water aerobics, and it fits nicely and allows for plenty of movement. It can be challenging to get the zipper up and down... maybe yoga would help as you gain flexibility (worked for me)!These suits do run small (usually), so just be aware.For those who have "see through" chest issues, I recommend a sports bra underneath (like Jennifer Sports padded bras) as they "hide" any problems. And you cannot see this particular bra under the water polo bathing suit. They hold up well in the water too.
The suit fits great!! I am very fair skinned and this suit covers more and gives great protection from the sun.
I ordered this suit to wear while swimming laps outdoors to minimize my sunscreen use. Since I mostly breaststroke, the back coverage is great! I have other Nike suits that are chlorine resistant and they've lasted 6 months or more, so I'm hoping this will last as well. My suit is black and it's very stylish! As far as I can tell, water polo suits are the best bet until manufacturers see there's an audience for SPF/coverage (am I alone on this one???) The only small thing I'm wondering about is that this suit seems a tad looser than other Nikes I own, but I'm not sure if going down a size would be too much. I usually wear 30 in Nike, 32 in Speedo, and this size 30 suit is just a smidge looser than I expected - but it's beautifully cut, and works like a dream for my outdoor swimming needs.
Only wish the zipper were easier to get up and down. Perhaps they should put a pull string on it similar to wetsuits.
Make sure to get at least one size bigger than you usually are. It's tight! The fabric is thick and sturdy, though. Love the design.
