This was my first full Swimsuit I tried on from Bravissimo and the first one I tried in years since I had lost weight. I used to struggle with swimsuits as they never fit quite right, so I sticked to tankinis. I was curious if Bravissimo swimsuits might fit me better than a very ill-fitting Panache Veronica I had years ago.
This one was on sale so I gave it a try. Reviews said that the cups run large - so I decided to size down. I asked customer service how to choose the best size in a suit so it also fits the rest of my body and they told me that if I'm size 14 in clothes I need to choose 34 band.

Anyway - when I tried to get it on I almost thought it wouldn't happen- I have thick thighs it would almost not go over. Lets say it was a huge struggle to get it on. It took me like 10 mins.

So when I finally had it on I tried to adjust the bra part which is padded underwired cups under swimwear fabric. Since my lower body took up a lot of space in the suit (I'm 169cm tall) the underwires sat about 1-2 cm too low. I tried to move the suit up as much as possible but it gave me more leg exposure than I wanted. Like those high leg briefs... which is not a look I like and not flattering on my figure. Also it was difficult to close. Once I had it on I felt constricted and the padded cups (which imo didn't run large) felt very tight on my boobs. To make it short, I really disliked every minute I wore it.

I think if I ever would try another swimstyle I have to size up to a 36 band and HH cup maybe to get a better fit. As I am currently a size UK 16 that would probably work better - but maybe would still be not long in enough in the body? Bands run tight so sizing up in band size is not such an issue.
But if I go by Bravissimo sizing rules, my usual band size 32 would put me in a size 12 swimsuit which would never work. I think I will stick to separates as Swimwear.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Aug 19, 2020 Flag this

• Show all comments (6)
• 1

  Cup sized swimsuits are so hard to fit! I've tried a few over the last few years, and I always find that I have to size up in the band so that I can get it over my body (and off again), and then the band ends up being loose so the cups don't fit right. Tankinis are impossible to put on/get off in my actual cup size, and even 1 size larger band isn't much better.
  I decided this summer that I'll buy bikinis in cup sizes and tankinis/swimsuits in generic sized M (as I don't have much boob to hold up I figured that would be good enough). Hope your quest to find a suit is fruitful for you! I empathize with your journey, lol!

• 1

  Thanks for the review, my thighs are also very big and many swimsuits can't provide enough coverage for me.

• 1

  I went for a tankini over a swimsuit because I'm also tall, I knew for sure a regular swimsuit would never fit hehe. I've probably mentioned some time too that the tankini I got has built in bra hook closure in the back instead of the bikini closure, maybe that style would work better for you? because then the fabric part would be more relaxed in the back, and you'd have more of a bra band supporting instead. Perhaps then the wires would sit higher,( unless they are too shallow ofc)

  I also wear a UK 16 clothing although I like a loose fit, I can totally see a 34 being a size 14, although it's for sure a body con fit :P

  Shame it didn't work out for you :( it looks so cute on you at least!! But comfort is key for sure.

• 1

  I'm glad it was helpful. I had to finally review it, since I sent it back 2 months ago. It had to be documented. I think a person with my measurements but with smaller height could probably fit this suit.
  I just would have to size up more which would probably end up in having a band that is too large in a 36.

  The onlyswimsuit that was made for taller women imo was 34HH - Curvy Kate » Sheer Class Black Plunge Swimsuit (CS001605 because it was longer in body and the wires were actually under my boobs. But it was a nightmare to get in.

• 1

  Swimsuits are so hard! Thanks for reviewing this to help future shoppers.

• 1

  I just read this: "Swimsuits sold by bra size are for people who are 5’5″. "
  I'm not that much above 5'5" at about 5'7" (169cm) but it's still difficult for me to fit into them. They recommend size up in band and down in cup if taller and size down in band and up in cup if you are short.

  So probably should go for something like 36H/HH next time I try.

---

add a comment

Use @ to mention users, brands, models and more

You need to sign in to comment