Women's Swimsuit Fit & Sizing Guide
Find your best swimsuit fit with guidance on sizing, torso length, support, coverage, and how a swimsuit should fit before and after it gets wet. Because the right fit isn't just about how your swimsuit looks—it's about feeling secure enough to swim, move and play without thinking about your suit.
Fit Advice from Laura Templin
Laura Templin is a lifelong swimmer, Masters swim coach, and the founder and designer of Laura Templin Swimwear. After decades spent swimming, coaching and living in swimsuits, Laura designs supportive swimwear around how women's bodies actually move in the water.
Have a fit question? We're always happy to help you find the right style and size for your body and the way you spend your time by the water.
Finding the right size suit can be tough. Here's our top tips for getting the best fit for your body!
- Our suits are designed to fit snug, but comfortable. Waist and bum should be snug and shoulder straps shouldn't dig.
- When you first try your suit on, it will be more snug than you're likely used to. That's a good thing, and it will relax a bit once it gets wet. Make sure it's snug when it's dry so it's perfect when you get in the water.
- The hip/leg opening should sit right on your hip bones. For our one-piece suits, the placement of the leg opening on your hip will help the top fit like a shelf bra.
Start with the size you typically expect to wear in your workout leggings and sports bras. Our sizing is XS-XL and there is some wiggle room between sizes.
For long torsos, your regular size will likely be too tight on the shoulder straps. Sometimes sizing up is a great recommendation, other times, it makes it too big in the middle. Our one-piece suits fit a short or regular-length torso best.
And because we know sizing can sometimes be confusing and hard, so we're here to help! Reach out to us at Laura@lauratemplin.com for a 1-on-1 consultation to get you the best fitting suit possible.
Find the Right Swimsuit for You
Once you know the fit you're looking for, explore our supportive swimwear designed for women who actually move.
Shop Supportive Bikini Tops
Secure, supportive styles designed for swimming, playing and active days by the water.
Shop Supportive Bikini Bottoms
Flattering coverage and stay-put fits designed to move with you.
Shop Supportive One-Piece Swimsuits
Supportive, secure one-piece styles made for swimming and movement.