https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scuba-bodycon Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:02:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scuba-bodycon#post-1368091 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:16:13 +0000 Anne likes red 1368091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, cross posted with much more helpful replies from lisap and Laura!</p> <p>I think Lisa's post helps explain why some of us were confused. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scuba-bodycon#post-1368086 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:13:53 +0000 Anne likes red 1368086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm...apparently, scuba is a 100% polyester thick knit fabric (<a href="http://www.latextile.com/Products/scuba_polyester.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.latextile.com/Produ.....yester.htm</a>)</p> <p>Or neoprene (<a href="http://teliotextures.com/2013/10/24/fashion-tips-a-designers-guide-to-using-neoprene-scuba/" rel="nofollow">http://teliotextures.com/2013/.....ene-scuba/</a>)</p> <p>Even sewists need to ask this question! (<a href="http://artisanssquare.com/sg/index.php/topic,21698.msg355831.html#msg355831" rel="nofollow">http://artisanssquare.com/sg/i.....#msg355831</a>)</p> <p>Not sure this clarifies much for me...how about you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scuba-bodycon#post-1368075 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:04:48 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1368075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Recently I've seen some knits described as 'scuba' even though they're not really neoprene. They tend to be tightly woven and thick, so in some ways they are similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scuba-bodycon#post-1368072 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:02:12 +0000 Anonymous 1368072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the manufacturing world, the word "scuba" gets used both ways: &nbsp;as a fabric type (neoprene) and as a style descriptor (fitted , zipped and often with colour blocking and contrast piping). &nbsp;From my experience , anyways....:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scuba-bodycon#post-1368070 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:57:36 +0000 Anne likes red 1368070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's my understanding that scuba is the name for the type of fabric the garment is made from (maybe a trade name?) but that's about all I know. I've also been wondering just what it is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scuba-bodycon#post-1368069 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:55:42 +0000 Anonymous 1368069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've only seen leather jackets called scuba and think it is the fitted, zip front style much like a genuine scuba gear top. The seaming and fit can be very flattering on the right figure. It is more fitted and body con than a bomber, another zip front jacket style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scuba-bodycon#post-1368066 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:51:19 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1368066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have wondered the same thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scuba-bodycon#post-1368056 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:42:45 +0000 DonnaF 1368056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen jackets, dresses, and skirts described as *scuba*.&nbsp; To me, scuba gear is the black neoprene wetsuit an ex-roomie used to wear before surfing.&nbsp; But no, none of the clothing described as *scuba* has been made from neoprene.&nbsp; Is it just another term for a solid, bodycon piece, and that maybe I'd want to size up in it?&nbsp; Thx for your insight! </p>