However, I’m extremely surprised and incredibly pleased with the Aplomb High Waist Two-Piece Bikini! Not only did it go on, but it covered all the right parts and fit better than I expected. size 26 down below, and as the brand advertises, its 'seven-sizes-in-one' suit caters to sizes 6-18. As a larger woman, I cannot say that I had high expectations for this suit to fit properly, let alone look good on - I’m a plus-size woman, currently wearing a U.K. The verdict: "While I’ve been aware of Youswim for a few years now, I never thought I'd be personally reviewing the brand’s swimwear. Testing: Aplomb High Waist Two-Piece in Solar If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. Is this finally the solution to all our summer woes? At $139 a pop, we had to be really sure that they are worth your hard-earned coin.Īt Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. Until then though, we were keen to test out Youswim for ourselves. sizes 6 to 18, but the brand is committed to extending its size range and is grappling with the technology to develop a second suit that fits a further seven or more sizes (U.K. Truthfully, Youswim suits don’t yet cater to all sizes. However, as Youswim also claims, these are supposed to be "swimsuits for life." Care for them properly (the brand has a clear care guide on its website) and these suits will stretch to accommodate weight changes, age changes, puberty, and pregnancy. All this goodness does come at a price - around $139 for either a one-piece or bikini. So, that’s weaving the fabric, cutting, dying, sewing, and packing the suits in earth-friendly packaging (100% plastic-free, recyclable, home-compostable, reusable, and made in the U.K. Even better, every stage of making a Youswim suit is produced in the U.K. Currently, the label offers four styles - the Aplomb, Poise, Eva, and Verve - which are each available as a one-piece swimsuit or as a set with high waist, standard waist, cheeky, or swim shorts, and in a variety of "classic" shades (earthy neutrals, black, or fan-favorite pops of lilac and red) or seasonal shades (right now, that’s a hot pink, yellow, or sea blue). But, when Youswim reached out to us, offering the chance to try out its innovative "seven-sizes-in-one" swimsuits and bikinis, we couldn't say no.įor those new to the brand, Youswim is a British label with the goal to "make swimwear that can adapt and change with your body through the many stages of your life." The brand succeeds in doing so, thanks to a magically, malleable material - namely, a super-thick and flexible nylon yarn with a ribbed texture that stretches and moves with your body. It isn’t often that one brand creates such a buzz in the Refinery29 office that the work Slack channel pops off.
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