Whether you’re heading out to an open water swim, laps in the pool, a morning surf, or wave jumping with your kiddos, you need a swimsuit that keeps up with you and all your aquatic adventures. And wouldn’t it be great if that suit was cute and made you happy when you put it on?
We know it’s a challenge to find a suit that’s both stylish and functional and lasts more than one season in the sun. Here are a couple things to consider when looking for a perfect suit to match your active lifestyle.
Fabric
This should be the biggest factor in choosing a swimsuit. The material of your suit is going to determine how it performs and how it holds up, swim after swim. Lycra – the brand name of spandex – is a popular fabric for fashion suits. It’s flexible but becomes saggy and see-through much too quickly. Polyester lasts longer, but doesn’t have as much stretch. Nylon is soft, but not super stretchy or body-hugging. It’s often combined with spandex to produce a snug suit with a longer life. All See Her Swim suits are made from a flexible Italian fabric that is 80% recycled polyester and 20% elastic. It’s eco-sustainable and highly durable.
Straps
The general rule is the thicker the strap, the more support for your chest. The tried-and-true criss-cross strap style gives full support while allowing swimmers to have full range of motion. There are other designs that still keep everything in place while introducing a splash of fun. A horizontal strap across the back is a modern look. A strap tie behind the neck keeps the suit in place with a whimsical bow.
Leg line
When it comes to the cut of a suit, it’s all about personal preference. However, most active women don’t have the patience for high-cut, thong-style suits. Standard or lower-cut leg line options allow a full range of leg movement with minimal unwanted exposure. If you’re looking for even more coverage, a jammer swimsuit has long legs that look like cycling shorts.
Seams
Choose double over single stitch. Double-stitching at the seams makes a suit stronger by holding the elastic edges taut and creating a tighter fit to the body. A snug fit prevents the suit from billowing with water or sliding down. The double-stitching on the seams of all See Her Swim suits ensures that the structure of each suit holds up while meeting all the demands of an active lifestyle.
