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Custom Swimwear vs Off the Rack: What Actually Gets Measured

Key Takeaways Research on 150 women's swimwear sizing found only 2 matched traditional bust-waist-hip charts, and nearly half wore different top and bottom sizes. Off-the-rack swimwear sizes tops...

Handmade Swimwear: Why Cutting to Order Solves the Two-Size Problem

There's a particular kind of tired that comes from standing in a fitting room holding two swimsuits instead of one. A top in a larger size for the bust, a bottom in a smaller size because the waist...

Reversible Swimsuit Guide: What Real Two-Sided Construction Looks Like

Look closely at the inside edge of a well-made reversible swimsuit and you will see a thin line where the two fabrics meet, a seam that shows a flash of the other side's color or print. Some women ...

Swimsuit for a Long Torso: Why the Fit Problem Starts With the Cup

Key Takeaways A fuller cup uses up vertical fabric to cover the bust, which shortens how much length is left for the rest of the torso, even on someone of average height. Torso length is a loop m...