Hey folk,
First, to moderators--I'm not sure if this is swimming related enough to be in this section. Please feel free to move as needed.
To all...
Another suit is about to bite the dust--fortunately I bought it on sale for less than $30, so I'm not complaining too much.
HOWEVER, now that it's time to buy a new suit, I'm thinking I want to get something polyester, as it will last longer. The last polyester suit I had lasted me a couple years (although admittedly, I was on and off with swimming during that period). That suit fit well b/c I was able to go to a swim shop and try suits on. That's how I prefer to buy them but the only swim shop in my area that sells polyester suits is also a trek from where I live and I don't have a lot of running around time.
So in the interest of time, I probably do have to order something online and wanted to get some opinions on polyester suits that last well AND aren't too high cut (first polyester suit I had I bought online and wasn't crazy about that aspect of it). I'm not 16 and while reasonably slim, I don't feel like showing too much of myself (ha!).
What suit(s) have you had success with? What suits would you stay away from?
Thanks for any info!
p.s. If I get lycra suits, I tend to get dark colors so that when they fade, there's still plenty of "dark" left. But they still don't last long enough.
I have had good luck with the Nike Poly Lingerie Tank, although the last one I got has a nylon/lycra liner that stretches different than the poly suit, so I'm not sure I'm going to get another one. I've tried on the cut out tank mentioned above, and I love the look on most people but it is very low cut in the back. My first thought was "no one who has had children should be wearing this..." :)
I also have liked the Dolfin DBX back 100% poly suits. It will feel tight and more like polyester than some brands, but it didn't stretch or fade at all. The Dolfin uglies aren't 100% poly, and do stretch out.
Also never had a problem with Speedo endurance+. They also seem more true to size, while I've noticed Dolfin's fit different depending on style. I love the cross-back or axcel back speedo endurance+.
Swimoutlet.com is nice because the reviews are helpful on how it will fit, as sometimes you may need to go up a size with a poly. I find that sports stores around here tend to carry the Dolfin suits as well, so you could at least try one on before ordering if a store near you has them. Good Luck!
I have had good luck with the Nike Poly Lingerie Tank, although the last one I got has a nylon/lycra liner that stretches different than the poly suit, so I'm not sure I'm going to get another one. I've tried on the cut out tank mentioned above, and I love the look on most people but it is very low cut in the back. My first thought was "no one who has had children should be wearing this..." :)
I also have liked the Dolfin DBX back 100% poly suits. It will feel tight and more like polyester than some brands, but it didn't stretch or fade at all. The Dolfin uglies aren't 100% poly, and do stretch out.
Also never had a problem with Speedo endurance+. They also seem more true to size, while I've noticed Dolfin's fit different depending on style. I love the cross-back or axcel back speedo endurance+.
Swimoutlet.com is nice because the reviews are helpful on how it will fit, as sometimes you may need to go up a size with a poly. I find that sports stores around here tend to carry the Dolfin suits as well, so you could at least try one on before ordering if a store near you has them. Good Luck!
