Ask Angie: Retail seasons for swimwear

Lesley

Hi Angie!

I have a very small budget and a very detailed list of "wants" and "needs" for every year. For obvious reasons, I try to shop "needs" first. I need to replace a swimsuit this year, but I've been browsing the usual suspects and nothing is floating my boat. How often is new swimwear released? If I like nothing now, when can I declare that I'll just look again next season and repurpose those funds for something else?

1 year ago

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Latest reply was from Helena

Angie

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NOW and until June are a good time to look for swimwear. Best inventory!

Where are you looking?

1 year ago

Anonymous

Did you look at Swim Outlet? The swimsuits I bought there are several years old and still look good!

1 year ago

Irina

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Well, I like them cheap H&M is my choice for a one piece.

1 year ago

Lesley

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I will check it out suntiger!

Irina I like cheap in theory but I have found that I need serious support that comes from more expensive architecture!

Angie, my go-to sources have been J. Crew & Boden for so many years. I just got an amazing new suit (on sale, yippee) from Boden at the end of last season but I'm finding that they don't at the moment carry anything much different from what I already own. Also checked out Summersalt, Madewell, and Nordstrom.

1 year ago

Roberta

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I also recommend Swim Outlet. I have bought two suits from them, after trying on and returning many different styles. Their return policies are easy peasy. They also sell all the swim gear you might want, from snorkels to shampoo.

I have also bought bathing suits on Amazon from a company called Beautyin. They're under 30 bucks and for lap swimming they're just fine.

1 year ago

Joy

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You will find more swimwear when the weather is warm. It is easier to try on when not bundled up in outerwear. A friend who swims every day swears by Lands End tuggless tanks. I think she gets a tall size for more crotch comfort although she is about 5'6" so not really tall. I think they are just coming out with swim suits. Remember to size up from your usual size. Sizing can be different for swimsuits.

1 year ago

notsaf

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I discovered Sea Level (an Australian brand, I think?) at Nordstrom this winter and LOVE them. J Crew used to be my go-to but I have found the fits are not so good on my now a bit curvier 40-yr-old body. Tory Burch is great but very spendy.

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SEA LEVEL Essentials Longline One-Piece Swimsuit

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1 year ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Another vote for Swim Outlet—they carry many different types of suits and brands (including LSpace and Beach Riot, which are also at Anthro, and Roxy, Billabong, etc), and have sales often.

1 year ago

Jessikams

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Anthropologie tends to have an interesting variety of brands and styles

1 year ago

Jenni NZ

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I’m exposed to a lot of Australian brands with them being our near neighbour and have to say they do really good swimwear. Roxy, Billabong and others if you can find those at all.

1 year ago

Angie

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Check out Bleu by Ron Beattie, Gottex, Tommy Bahama, Fantasie, Freya, and Seafolly too.

1 year ago

Helena

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Athleta also has good and good quality bathing suits!

1 year ago

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