How Tight Your Swimwear Should Be?

When you choose swimwear, it should be tight and fitted as your second skin. You want to create a smooth shape out of your body and avoid options that may pull on the skin or make you feel trapped in the suit. So how tight swimwears should be?

 

When you choose swimwear, it should be tight and fitted as your second skin. You want to create a smooth shape out of your body and avoid options that may pull on the skin or make you feel trapped in the suit. So how tight swimwear should be?

 

At first, you need to consider what you are doing in a swimsuit, for Athletic competition or leisure activity. If you’re an athlete, you must be concerned about your ability to move fast in the water, and reducing drag in the water is preferred. To ensure the sleekest possible fit, athletic or competitive swimsuits are usually tighter than regular swimwear. 

 

 

Leisure swimsuits are designed to be worn in and out of the water. They are suitable for swimming, lounging, sunbathing and more. They are not designed with the same focus on performance. Instead, the design emphasizes style, comfort, and flattering details.

 

When it comes to choosing the right fit, it’s all about comfort, flexibility, and functionality. You want your swimsuit to grip your body, but you don't want it to be so tight that it’s restricting and distressing. Here are some tips to select nice tight swimwear.

 

Your Straps 

 

When you wear a swimsuit, take a look at the shoulder strap. If it feels overly constricting and gripping around your neck, it’s too small. You should be able to easily slide two fingers under the straps.

 

If you have adjustable straps, this can be an easy fix. Otherwise, it may be time to shop for a new one.

 

Your Cups 

 

Do you find yourself constantly tucking your breasts back into your onesie? This makes maneuverability on land and in water difficult to achieve. Even if you spend most of your time lounging in a bathing suit, more coverage means better sun protection.

 

To avoid limited coverage, it's best to use cup sizes. The right fit will match your bra size and ensure you stay covered all day long.

 

Your Bottoms 

 

Adjusting a one-piece swimsuit when the lower half is too tight can be cumbersome, annoying, and embarrassing. If you find yourself constantly pulling on the bottom of your swimsuit, you may want to try a different style of swimsuit or go up a size. The leg style of a high-cut jumpsuit may show more skin than you expect. Lower-level options can give you the coverage and comfort you need when you're sunbathing on the beach or poolside.

 

When You Can Fit Both Sizes: Choose a size down

 

You may feel like you fit perfectly in between two sizes. Both feel comfortable and durable; both have the desired level of tightness, with one a little tighter but still comfortable.

 

If this happens to you, choose a smaller size. Swimsuits become less tight when wet and lose elasticity over time, so smaller sizes will stretch. Essentially, whenever you're comfortable, size down when you're faced with this dilemma.

 

When your tops and bottoms are different sizes: Try a two-piece swimsuit

 

Some of us come in two different sizes, which makes shopping for one-piece swimsuits, or even other one-piece garments like jumpsuits and dresses, very difficult. Maybe you have a slim, straight torso but full breasts? Or maybe you have a petite upper body but wide hips? In this case, a two-piece (or bikini) will allow you to mix and match sizes and styles.