How To Find The Right Swimsuit

Writer and expert4 years ago

Feel supported, comfortable and confident every time you swim with the right swimwear for you. At Speedo we’re dedicated to creating swimsuits for every type of swimmer. To help us to understand the right fit for you, we’ve worked with over 5,400 women. Find the perfect swimwear below with our expert guide on back design, fabric and body type.

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Swim back

With so many swimsuit back design options it can be confusing to figure out which is right for you. Here’s a simple guide to each design.

Muscleback

Perfect for longer training sessions
Durable straps so your suit will last for longer
Freedom of movement so you can swim all four strokes in comfort

Racerback

Greater back coverage
Extra bust support
Can reduce drag to help you swim a little faster

Powerback

Aids shoulder movement
Comfortable
Slightly less coverage

Thinstrap

Avoid tan lines if you swim outdoors
Easy shoulder movement
Least back coverage whilst maintain straps

Hydrasuit

Maximum coverage
Zip for ease of putting on
High neck

U-Back

Unrestricted movement
Comfortable
Least back coverage

Fabric

If you swim once a week or more then Endurance+ fabric is for you. Comfortable and quick drying, it’s also 100% chlorine resistant for long lasting performance. If you swim less than once a week then Endurance 10 is a great fabric choice. The fabric is soft and stretchy, and contains Creora HighClo, which ensures your suit will fit like new for longer. It also has higher chlorine resistance than standard swimwear fabric so will keep its colour for longer.

Body Types

Here’s are our top tips for feeling confident no matter what your body type.

Top tips if you have a larger bust

Choose a style with adjustable straps for a better fit and added comfort
Racerback designs offer better bust support for a more comfortable swim
Avoid V Necklines which may be unsupportive when swimming
Accentuate your waist with a swimsuit that features a waistband design
Don’t be afraid of bold colours!

Top tips if you are a different dress size on your bottom half

Choose a different sized bottom and top from our mix and match range so you can get the right fit for you
Choose a swimsuit with a darker bottom half and a patterned top half