Swimwear shopping should feel exciting — not stressful. The secret to finding a suit you'll actually love wearing is understanding how swimwear sizing works and what to look for in a fit. Unlike everyday clothing, swimwear is designed to move with your body, hold its shape in water, and flatter your silhouette. Here's everything you need to know.

How Swimwear Sizing Works

Swimwear sizing varies significantly between brands, especially between European and US sizing conventions. Most of our collections use European sizing, so always check the brand-specific size guide before ordering. Our Women's Size Chart has full conversion tables for every brand we carry.

As a general starting point, measure:

• Bust — around the fullest part of your chest
• Waist — around the narrowest part of your torso
• Hips — around the fullest part of your hips and seat

Bikini Tops: Finding Your Fit

Bikini tops come in a wide range of styles — triangle, bandeau, underwire, halter — and each fits differently. Here's what to look for:

• Triangle tops are adjustable and work well for smaller busts. Tie them to your preferred coverage and support level.
• Underwire tops offer structured support similar to a bra. Use your bra size as a starting point and refer to the brand's size chart.
• Bandeau tops suit straighter silhouettes and work best with removable padding for shape.
• Halter tops provide lift and are ideal for fuller busts — look for adjustable ties or thick straps.

Bikini Bottoms: Coverage & Cut

Bottoms are typically sized by waist and hip measurements. The cut dramatically affects how a bottom fits and feels:

• High-waist — elongates the legs and provides more coverage; size by your natural waist.
• Brazilian cut — minimal coverage at the back; size by your hips.
• Classic brief — the most versatile cut; size by whichever measurement (waist or hip) is larger.

One-Pieces & Swimdresses

One-piece sizing is typically based on your bust, waist, and hip measurements together. If you're between sizes, size up — a one-piece that's too small will be uncomfortable and unflattering, while a slightly larger size can often be adjusted with ties or ruching.

Fabric & Stretch

Quality swimwear fabrics (like those used by the brands in our collection) contain a high percentage of elastane, which means they're designed to stretch and recover. A suit that feels slightly snug on the hanger will often fit perfectly once on. Avoid sizing up just because the fabric feels firm — it's supposed to.

Shop Our Swimwear Collections

Ready to find your perfect suit? Explore our curated swimwear collections:

• Kadan Swimwear — The Label Beach Collection
• Lybethras Swimwear — Trendy Bikinis
• Marko Swimwear — Luxury Vibrant Patterns

And don't forget to reference our Women's Size Chart for brand-specific sizing before you order.