https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:49:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear/page/2#post-1490740 Tue, 12 May 2015 20:24:42 +0000 aptlee 1490740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just found my summer swimsuit at Lands End! I already have an black tankini to wear with shorts, but couldn't resist this slimming high-waisted swim skirt and zippered rash guard. I'm not comfortable in or at the water unless I'm covered and I'm satisfied with this combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear/page/2#post-1239903 Fri, 02 May 2014 15:33:33 +0000 Scarlet 1239903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Makrame! I was considering rash guards from both, so good to know. Also, I actually didn't realize they were selling by bra size--so cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1239680 Fri, 02 May 2014 10:42:26 +0000 viva 1239680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makrame, I'm so excited to hear your review of the J Crew board shorts. I just ordered a pair as an alternate bottom and I am beyond thrilled to perhaps not have to wear a conventional bikini! (I am a big beach walker, get bored just lying around, and I love the thought of having some jiggle contained.) I ordered the shorter ones in a lime green. Hope they work!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1239423 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:37:55 +0000 Makrame 1239423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to give some feedback on the JCrew separates - I received my order, and the quality is very nice. &nbsp;The D-cup underwire balconette top is reasonably supportive (not shock-proof but pretty good), the bikini bottom&nbsp;is generously cut and flattering, and the board shorts are cute. &nbsp;The only item that is cut too tight is the rash guard - I have some UPF-swim-shirts&nbsp;from LandsEnd, and they are softer and more comfortable. &nbsp;While I am not sure yet if I am keeping these items, I would say the JCrew swimwear is definitely worth a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234825 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 15:18:04 +0000 LoriFLA 1234825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my Land's End Swimsuits. &nbsp;I like their underwire tankinis and flounce skirts. &nbsp;I appreciate that they have D cups and suits for long torsos. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234822 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 15:08:23 +0000 Angie 1234822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LE swimwear is generally excellent. I have lots of clients wearing it - especially curvy clients. But you can be sized out if you are very small - as Suz points out. I echo all the comments on J.Crew swimwear too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nordstrom is my other go to place for swimwear with clients&nbsp;because they cover many brands and sizes. Also for Freya two piece&nbsp;swimwear - Bare Necessities is great.&nbsp; </p> <p>Lovely to see you again, Scarlet. I miss you. xo</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234814 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 14:59:26 +0000 Scarlet 1234814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to know, Astrid. I'll have a look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234630 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 09:50:16 +0000 Astrid 1234630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want to try on bra sized swimwear before ordering overseas you should try 'Doppel D' in Mitte. </p> <p><a href="http://www.doppel-d.eu/" rel="nofollow">http://www.doppel-d.eu/</a></p> <p>They're very nice and do a great (bra) fitting. Of course they don't have a huge stock, but it may be worth having a look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234547 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 05:04:40 +0000 Scarlet 1234547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for these very helpful responses and the various descriptions of your fit needs! It sounds like the overwhelming answer is that both of these are good options. The thing that is a bit of a disadvantage for me is that I am overseas, so the ordering and returning process is more of a bear, which is why I am trying to increase my chances of success by asking you all.</p> <p>I am thinking to get a rashguard for sun protection on the beach, but I bet the Europeans will think it is bizarro :)</p> <p>MsMaven, interesting point about the J. crew cut. I used to have their newly revived scoop tank one-piece and it was a bit too wide, actually, and made me look thicker than I was. I did have a different style from them that I liked a lot though. Good reminder about Freya too.</p> <p>Janet, J. Crew bottoms never fit me well, but I still had good luck with their suits back in the day. Also I think Lands End isn't as matronly as it used to be.</p> <p>Makarame, I hope they work out!</p> <p>Viva, I love your description of J. Crew style.</p> <p>Gigi, I am kind of liking those mini-skirt bottoms too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234415 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 02:42:02 +0000 Anonymous 1234415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My best friend swims at the gym daily and buys a Land's End one piece suit every year in the long torso because she likes the style and the pool chlorine is hard on a suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234406 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 02:33:52 +0000 Elizabeth P 1234406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have a LE tankini and swim skirt and really like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234397 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 02:21:24 +0000 MsMary 1234397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Lands End swimsuit is about 10 years old and although I only wear it a few times a year it looks brand new.</p> <p>Also I bought this rash guard and wear it as a regular top and I love it: <a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/star-navigator/id_267043" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/produc...../id_267043</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234392 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 02:17:00 +0000 Cait 1234392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a six year old Lands End swimsuit that is basically bomb-proof. It is unfaded, unstretched, and basically as good as new. I would highly recommend them, with the caveat that their sizing runs large. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234373 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 01:52:06 +0000 JAileen 1234373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had several LE suits over the years. I like the tankinis because I have a long torso. I just bought some more because we're going to Hawaii this year, and so I bought several tops and bottoms, rash guard and a coverup (all polka dots). I haven't tried them out in the wild, but they all seem ok except for the bikini top. I shouldn't show my mid section anyway, but I thought it might be nice under the rash guard, but it feels too big around my rib cage.</p> <p>Free shipping if your order is over $50, I think, and I can return any of it to Sears. So there's no downside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234371 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 01:43:39 +0000 karymk 1234371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like JCrew because I need larger tops and wear tiny bottoms. &nbsp;I am boyish.</p> <p>I order a bunch of suits and then keep what I like and return the rest. &nbsp;Best way to shop is at home when you need garments that have humiliation potential (bras, bathing suits, jeans). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234366 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 01:37:30 +0000 columbine(erin) 1234366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like my Lands End suits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234309 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 00:11:58 +0000 kerry 1234309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a suit from Lands End that I bought a few years ago. I like it and it has held up well. I'm on the plump side of things so I like their slimming suits. I tried a J Crew ruched one piece last year and liked it and felt it was flattering but I also tried a Miraclesuit in a similar style and found it a little less plunging so went with that instead. For a slimming suit, the Miraclesuit (and J Crew) were less matronly than Lands End but when I was in Mexico in March I wore the Lands End suit more often because it fit just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234099 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 18:32:53 +0000 MsMaven 1234099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a suit from both three years ago. &nbsp;I need a long torso and a D cup, but I have a narrow ribcage. &nbsp;The J Crew is cut for someone with a wider ribcage, so this suit didn't fit that well and ended up in the guest room supply. &nbsp;(And it has been used several times.) &nbsp;The LE just isn't comfortable--too tight although it was supposed to be my size. &nbsp;I've kept it and maybe by summer (with healthy habits) it will fit better.</p> <p>My best suits are the Freya 2 pc tankini. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234093 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 18:26:20 +0000 Gigi 1234093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few years ago, I bought a two-piece swimsuit from LE. The top was I think what is called a tankini; it covered my tummy, although when I'm in the water, the bottom of the tank can float up a bit, so you could see my midsection. For the bottom, I got what was basically a miniskirt-style bottom. I thought that the coverage was great; I was very comfortable in it. And the quality seemed to be excellent as well.</p> <p>FWIW, I am a very small size, and I was OK with the smallest-size LE suiting, but that was the two-piece stuff--not sure if the one-piece would be different. And this was a few years ago; not sure if their sizing or quality has changed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234067 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:09:39 +0000 Makrame 1234067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, this thread prompted me to look at JCrew website - turns out they have free shipping and returns on swimwear so I decided to try some things. &nbsp;I have a shirt in the medallion print that I like so decided to try a few swim&nbsp;pieces in the same print (bikini bottom, underwire top that goes up to D cup, rash guard and board shorts)&nbsp;- and they are all on sale. I'll update on the fit once I get these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1234058 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 16:52:16 +0000 K. Period. 1234058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a phenomenal one piece that I bought last year from Land's End. &nbsp;It is my "out with the kids" one piece. &nbsp;Modest enough that no one thinks that I'm trying to be sexy mama around the community center swim pool, but super flattering so that I still look like a sexy (but modest)&nbsp;mama. &nbsp;However, like any swimsuit purchase, be prepared to try on A LOT of suits to find the right one, at Land's End or J Crew (which I also love the suits from). &nbsp;I probably tried on fifteen or twenty last year to find two. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1233962 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 14:30:37 +0000 Dee 1233962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll second everything viva said. They do sell one pieces as well and I found them to be pretty cute. The only one-piece swimsuit I've bought In years is from JCrew. Lots have ruching details along the sides and there were several styles even among the one pieces so you can find one that works best for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1233961 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 14:25:21 +0000 Janet 1233961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking at those sites now and this is tough for me. I love the sporty vibe of the JCrew stuff but have little hope it would work on my not-boyish shape. Considering how poorly their pants fit me, I'm not encouraged. </p> <p>Then on the other end of the spectrum, you have the not-as-fashionable but sturdy suits from LE et al, many of which look terribly matronly once they are on my body. Feh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1233945 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 14:04:26 +0000 viva 1233945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love JCrew but I have no real need for support. (Not much there.) I do buy structured tops for shape -- usually an underwire bra style, which I just happen to really like -- but I am a 34A on a good day, so really I am not looking for much real support.</p> <p>I think JCrew swimwear is an excellent choice for a more boyish shape. I'm not sure how well it would work for a more endowed woman.</p> <p>The quality is excellent, they sell tops and bottoms individually and the pieces mix and match very well, and they have free shipping and free returns (by mail) for swimwear. It's also very much the JCrew style -- sporty, saturated colors, minimal prints (although great ones where they do venture into prints), and classic shapes. They do sell tiny bottoms but also hipsters, boyshorts, and very cute briefs (which I just bought) that work better for me now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1233944 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 14:04:26 +0000 Anonymous 1233944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two Lands' End suits I got a few years ago. I love that they have a bunch of options for two-pieces with more coverage. And they seem to hold up well, although honestly mine don't get a whole lot of wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1233940 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 14:01:18 +0000 ironkurtin 1233940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy from JCrew and the excellent thing is they sell tops and bottoms separately and returns are free at JCrew stores. So you can try in a multitude of sizes and styles with no pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1233881 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 12:38:46 +0000 kkards 1233881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>its been about 2 years since i bought a suit from lands end and about 20 years since i bought any from jcrew. imo lands end runs big and is very generous in there sizing. the quality is good, not great, but pretty much what you would expect for the price. now, as i said, its been about 20 years since i bought a suit from jcrew, and thats because my assumption is that they would be geared toward a women whose not experienced any shifting or gravity. i would be interested in hearing others experience.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1233879 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 12:37:14 +0000 Anonymous 1233879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sears sells Lands End and you can try on the bathing suits there. I love their one puece suits because I can get them for a long torso and a large bust. I agree that they are not the most stylish, but they fit. Oh, and the elastic wears well as long as you rinse your suit to remove the chlorine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1233871 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 12:30:54 +0000 missvee 1233871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was looking for a suit with a D cup that would suit a long torso as well ( talk about a HEWI!!) and I bought a very nice one from Lands End a couple of years ago. I wouldn't say it's the most stylish garment ever, but the quality was top notch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experience-with-lands-end-or-jcrew-swimwear#post-1233864 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 12:16:33 +0000 Suz 1233864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: that was Land's End. J. Crew I had years ago -- the sizing would not be a problem there. There you might have more trouble finding one that offered good support for you.&nbsp; </p>