1.Know what you’re looking for. This post will help you clarify what you’re looking for in a swimsuit–and convince you that you can find it.
2. Determine your (ballpark) size. Take your measurements and study the size chart on the website. Read the body type recommendations. Great retailers encourage you to call or live chat if you have any questions. Read the reviews to get a feel for sizing.
3. Order your favorite suit in at least 2 sizes. Order the size you think you need according to the size chart, then order the next size that’s most likely to fit. If you love the suit, but are really unsure what size is for you, order 3 sizes. This is the time to go overboard.
4. Just try it. You can’t know how it will look until you try it on. This is truer for swimsuits than for any other piece of clothing. It might look awesome or it might be downright embarrassing, but if a certain design catches your eye, you have to try it to find out. So just order it. It’s much easier and cost-effective to place all your orders at once.
5. You have the money, right? I hardly ever use my credit card, but I’ll pull it out if I’m ordering multiple sexy swimwear. Before you hit “pay now,” stop a moment to consider payment schedules and any holds that might be placed on your account.
6. See how they look. Try your swimsuits on in good lighting, when you’re in a good mood, in the privacy of your own home (yay!). See how you look, see how you feel. Do a little dance and make sure it stays in place.
7. Return the suits that don’t work by mail or at the local bricks-and-mortar location. This works great if you follow rule #8…
8. For a satisfying online shopping experience, the most important thing is to choose your retailer carefully. Not every store is great to order from online. You want to order from an established company that makes returns easy and inexpensive. I love Boden’s swimsuits this year, but if I order one and it doesn’t fit, it’s going to cost me $17 in shipping both way to find that out. I’m just not willing to go there.
The stores highlighted below want you to be happy. They want their swimwear to fit you, they want you to love it, and they will help you get there.