Thank goodness I lost a little weight before I actually used this tankini. When I first measured it I barely got it to stretch to 35.5" and trying it on was an exercise in patience and care to not pop seams. The band on this runs tight, which makes sense given you only have the one clasp position and swim wear expands when wet. Bordering on uncomfortable while dry, I figured in the water I'd be fine.
When I put it back on a few months later I had less trouble, getting into it. Next, a completely new experience for me, getting used to wearing a halterneck. Over a ... few hours I realized I didn't have to have it tied to absolute maximum tension, the band is supportive enough and the ties shape the cups while providing minor support. Halternecks aren't perfect tho'; six hours or so the spot behind my neck does get a little sore. But I figure that's a plenty acceptable amount of time for wear of a swimsuit. The foam cups don't add a ton of bulk while also giving shape; I can't speak to hiding nipples as mine don't tend to make themselves known often.
Bought the high waist briefs to go with this one; higher coverage than your average swim bottom but not as high as say Elomi Isis or Panache Britt, more like the Freya Bondi. I dunno about you but I kinda need all the help I can get when it comes to tummy support/coverage. The tankini length is a bit on the shorter side, which works for me just fine. But occasionally I did have to tug it down under the water in a self-conscious action.
Really what I'd like to see is less of the plastic clasp in swimwear. While I'm sure it's a concern to eliminate the possibility of rust, with only one setting the suit wears out faster (tho' I imagine your average wearer only gets 1-2 seasons out of use anyway), and if you want to adjust the height position of the band you have to be super careful so as not to release the clasp, which is the real annoyance.
Overall I'm super happy with this tankini, annoyance with the clasp aside.
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