If you haven’t yet committed to a new swimsuit this summer, here’s a roundup of 2013 reviews to help you figure out which suit to snatch up if it’s still available in your size. Or you could always hold out for 2014. The forward-thinking Saint Bustier is considering offering swimwear next year, so last month they sponsored my trip to Miami, where the world’s most important swimwear trade show is held, to scout out the best options up to an H cup. There are some really great options coming out for us in 2014, and I’ll be writing more about them next spring. For now, I thought you’d like a sneak peak at these fun sets from Cleo by Panache. Scroll down further for the long list of reviews that have been published so far this year.
Bikinis
Cleo Hattie (2013) by Invest in Your Chest
Cleo Hattie Twist (2013) by Hourglassy
Cleo Pippa (2013) by Drüeber und Drunter
Cleo Pippa (2013) by Petite & Plentiful
Cleo Tilly (2013) by Drüeber und Drunter
Cleo Tilly (2013) by Amy for Fussy Busty
Curvy Kate by Bras and Body Image, includes Caribbean Curves (2012), Bondi Breeze (2012), Pebble (2013) and Horizon (2013)
Curvy Kate Bondi Breeze (2013) by Petite & Plentiful
Curvy Kate Caribbean Curve (2012) by Braless in Brasil
Curvy Kate Horizon (2013) by Curvy Wordy
Curvy Kate Horizon (2013) by Amy for Fussy Busty
Curvy Kate Horizon (2013) by Invest in Your Chest
Elomi Isis (2013) by The Full Figured Chest
Elomi Isis (2013) by Fussy Busty
Elomi Isis (2103) by Hourglassy
Freya by Amy for Fussy Busty, includes Lindy Hop (discontinued), Pier (continuity style) and Kansas (2013)
Freya Adelphi (2012) by That Bra Does Not Fit Her for Sophia Jenner
Freya Bamboo Island (pre-2012) by Leah for Hourglassy
Freya Coconut Grove (pre-2012) by Leah for Hourglassy
Freya Fever (2013) by Karolina for The Lingerie Addict
Freya Fever (2013) by Leah for Hourglassy
Freya Fever Plunge (2013) by Drüeber und Drunter
Freya Hello Sailor (2013) by Drüeber und Drunter
Freya Hello Sailor (2013) by 2 Cakes on a Plate
Freya Madame Butterfly (2013) by Hourglassy
Freya St. Louis (2013) by Drüeber und Drunter
Freya Showboat High Waist Bottoms by Leah for Hourglassy
Freya Trapeze (2011) by Leah for Hourglassy
Miss Mandalay Red Gingham (2013) by Amy for Fussy Busty
Panache Halle (2013) by Dezi for A Sophisticated Pair
Panache Nancy (2013) by Erica for A Sophisticated Pair
Panache Tallula (2013) by Fuller Figure Fuller Bust
Panache Veronica (2013) by Braless in Brasil
Tankinis
Elomi Isis (2013) by Fussy Busty
Panache Nancy (2013) by Erica for A Sophisticated Pair
One Pieces
Speedo Core Compression/Endurance line (2013) by Wide Curves
Panache Isobel (2013) by Wide Curves
Panache Veronica (2013) by Wide Curves
Freya Active Wire-free Swimsuit (2013) by Wide Curves
Rosa Faia Caribbean Moment (2013) by Hourglassy
Freya St. Louis (2013) by Drüeber und Drunter
General Swimsuit Shopping Tips
Know Your Best Fit from Wide Curves (includes advantages of Speedo for the author)
Cheap Swimwear Options for Fuller Busts by Fuller Figure Fuller Bust
The Quest for a One Piece H-Cup Swimsuit by Busts 4 Justice
Fashion Forward Full Cup Swim Styles by Krista for The Lingerie Addict
For the Fearless, and Fabulous: Nakimuli Swimwear by The Lingerie Addict
Off the Rack: Freya Bikinis Overview by Leah for Hourglassy
As I did with last year’s swimsuit review roundup, I’ll be converting this post to a permanent page. Let me know if I’ve missed anything that’s already been written; alert me when something new is covered; and consider writing a guest review of the swimsuit you’ve worn all summer!
Hi!
I also reviewed the Cleo Pippa, with the matching side-tie bottom instead of the foldover bottom: http://petiteplentiful.blogspot.com/2013/07/review-cleo-pippa-padded-bikini-top-28e.html
And the Curvy Kate Bondi Breeze set: http://petiteplentiful.blogspot.com/2013/07/review-curvy-kate-bondi-breeze-bikini.html
Feel free to add them (or not) 🙂
Added! Thanks for reminding me. And I still need to add Petite & Plentiful to my blogroll!
You forgot our own Freya bikinis overview: https://hourglassy.com/2013/04/off-the-rack-freya-bikinis-overview/
And it was such an amazing overview, too. I’ve just added it. Thanks!
I loved this entire round-up! I feel like swimwear is often neglected in the bra blogosphere, and yet, it’s something many women struggle with and even fear. It’s lovely to have all these resources pulled together in one handy guide.