https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 10:37:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324487 Sun, 28 May 2023 11:16:46 +0000 Anonymous 2324487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still like everything to go together This isn't my full swim/SUP capsule, but it is all black, navy, teal and warm purple! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324468 Sat, 27 May 2023 22:17:22 +0000 LaPed 2324468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good finds, and your whole capsule is so cohesive and streamlined! Swimsuits are one category where I'm a total sucker for a good print/pattern, because I never have to worry about it matching anything else. :D&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324272 Thu, 25 May 2023 10:11:34 +0000 Anonymous 2324272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!<br /> I generally swim laps 2 days a week (except moon time) and wear the rash guard over my swimsuit all the time because the pool is colder than I'd like. I alternate suits each time cause I hang them to dry. </p> <p>I could also use the rash guards for paddleboarding on colder mornings too. For that I normally use my Athleta skorts and tanks, or leggings if colder. </p> <p>The bikini bottom goes with my tankini tops, which I don't wear for laps (they are loose so float up), just casual swims like the pool party events. I have two of those cause I was comparing their chlorine longevity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324269 Thu, 25 May 2023 07:07:16 +0000 Sal 2324269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice work Suntiger - so important to get this right!</p> <p>I have a beach swimsuit I love and another suit I have been swimming in that I do not love...but it works and will wear out one day....&nbsp;</p> <p>Tracking has made me realise I wear a swimsuit a lot more than I think - about 38 times in a year.&nbsp; And since I have picked up lane swimming again it will only grow.&nbsp; That's more than I wear any of my dresses, jeans or tops individually based on my data.&nbsp; I have two swimsuits - that's probably enough for me - but I also wear my rash shirt and running shorts for some water activities at the beach so it is important (rashie has been worn about 8 times as well mostly seperate to the swim suits).</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324236 Wed, 24 May 2023 20:38:39 +0000 Suz 2324236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds as if you are doing well with this capsule, an important one for you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324235 Wed, 24 May 2023 20:14:37 +0000 cat2 2324235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have Tyr Controlfit suits from several years back. They are fully lined and have removable cups. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324087 Tue, 23 May 2023 23:17:47 +0000 Roberta 2324087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suntiger</b>, I think the prints would help disguise nipples better than a solid color, and there are two layers of fabric both front and back if that helps. My suit came with removable pads, and I promptly took them out. My issue is wanting enough fabric under the arms and a high-ish neck so I feel contained.&nbsp;</p> <p>I appreciate that Amazon returns are so easy in a case where you really have to try something on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324085 Tue, 23 May 2023 22:52:39 +0000 Angie 2324085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suntiger,</b> worth trying a size up. You never know. Could work!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324078 Tue, 23 May 2023 22:11:27 +0000 Anonymous 2324078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I may do is just buy the teal in the regular (not D cup) but go another size up. They have a high neck style too I was considering.<br /> I like the texture of the Pembrooke suits, wish they had more colors and modest styles available though.</p> <p>Re TYR and Amazon suits- are they modest in the chest area? As in, absolutely no "headlights". Though I wear a rashguard over cause the pool is cold, it's still important to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324054 Tue, 23 May 2023 16:07:14 +0000 Angie 2324054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! A fab swimwear capsule for your needs :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Blast that fading though, and good luck with the road test!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324051 Tue, 23 May 2023 15:58:34 +0000 Roberta 2324051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to know about the Pembrook suits. I have a Tyr that I like but it is a little tight some days, IYKWIM. I have a Dolfin racerback that I love but it faded like mad. My Reebok lasted forever, but they don't offer a racerback.</p> <p>So hard to find the perfect pool suit!</p> <p>ETA, one of my luckiest buys was a random (and cheap) suit from Amazon, see below. Shelf bra, which I prefer to stiff cups, and hasn't faded or stretched out in a year of laps. And dozens of patterns and colors!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324035 Tue, 23 May 2023 13:37:41 +0000 cat2 2324035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, the teal is really pretty. For swim, I am a Tyr girl. I find them pretty indestructible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swim-haul--successes-and-failures#post-2324017 Tue, 23 May 2023 11:53:45 +0000 Anonymous 2324017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's post reminded me that I never wrote about my swim haul! This is just the recent buys, I have other swim stuff too. </p> <p>The Fails:<br /> Pembrooke Active Back swimsuit- it has a very wide, square neckline. Just too bare for my preference.<br /> Sporti goggles- leaked :/ </p> <p>The Successes:<br /> Pembrooke Cross Back swimsuit- a repeat buy. Really hoping it returns again in the teal in the D cup size. Old one still looks ok on the outside- Does Not Fade- but the liner isn't great anymore.<br /> Sporti swim cap- Much less uncomfortable and fussy than my old one! </p> <p>So Far So Good:<br /> Dolfin Aquashape Rashguard- a duplicate, this time in navy. The thread faded already, but the fabric itself is fine. I overdyed my older black one, and the color did dye the thread, but haven't tested it in the pool to see if it will stay. </p> <p>Dolfin Hi Waist Bikini Bottom- didn't fade yet, but just used once so far under the mermaid tail. Replacing Knix bikini bottom which faded quickly. </p>