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Custom Swimwear vs Off the Rack: What Actually Gets Measured

Key Takeaways Many women wear a different size on top than on the bottom, which a single bust-waist-hip chart cannot capture. Off-the-rack swimwear sizes tops and bottoms from one chest measureme...

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...