My friend and I spontaneously booked a holiday to Kos a few weeks ago. Partly to celebrate the end of my degree but mainly because we haven't been on holiday in forever! Since I haven't been on a proper holiday since 2011 and I practically live in the Arctic my holiday wardrobe is somewhat lacking. So I've been keeping an eye out for all the holiday stuff slowly creeping in, I have to say that so far it's all a bit too basic. I do like my basics but on holiday I've been known to be a bit more outgoing with my wardrobe choices.
Miami Mint Winnie Bikini
The one item I knew I had to get was a Triangl bikini. Triangl are an Australian company who specialise in swimwear and more recently amazing underwear (devastated that they don't do my size). I've been lusting over these beauties for weeks. But with a 89USD (£53.20) price tag I couldn't justify buying one just to prance around the house in! So as soon as I had an excuse I headed over to the website and spent a whole night trying to make up my mind which one I would make mine. I genuinely would have them all if I could...but I eventually settled on the Winnie Style in 'Miami Mint' and 'Ruby Capricorn'. I had to buy two...it was payday OK?!
I wasn't sure about my sizing so I used the online chat function and I have to say the girl I spoke to was so helpful and lovely. She told me exactly which size I was and when I asked about the underwear she told me straight that they didn't cater for my size just yet...which is nice, she could have let me buy an ill fitting one.
They are made from 100% Neoprene, which is the stuff that wet suits are made from. The material is pretty thick compared to normal bikinis (so no one will know if you're cold) and the quality of the bikini is amazing! It even comes in its own little neoprene bag, which will be handy for going to the beach.
Ruby Capricorn Winnie Bikini
I am a 30DD and I bought a medium top, it fits perfectly. The top is boned so it gives a nice shape and a little bit of support, and it fastens at the back with a really secure clasp. The zip doesn't unzip completely which is a bit of a relief...boys can be cruel. The bottoms are the part that I was most concerned about because Triangl state that neoprene has stretch resistance meaning that they are a firmer fit than normal bottoms. I bought the Large which is around a size 12 - 14. I'm usually a size 12 and in my opinion if they were any smaller they would be cutting in so if you are a 14 I would recommend the XL. I also noticed that the 'Ruby Capricorn' bikini bottoms were slightly tighter than the 'Miami Mint' ones...but I think that might have something to do with the coating on them. All in all the sizing is good and I'm relieved I don't have to return anything. I'm so excited to be lying by the pool wearing one of them!
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That swimwear is so cool! Love the neoprene trend! The colors are fabulous too!
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The colours are all amazing! It makes it so hard to choose!
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I absolutely love the mint one! I need a holiday so I have an excuse to purchase one! x
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That is definitely a good reason to book a holiday! I think that one is my favourite! x
ReplyDeleteHi ! Your post is wonderful and very helpful ! I just wanted to ask you about the material. Is the neoprene comfortable ? Have you ever try it at beach ? Is it hotter than a basics swimsuits ? And is it like a wetsuits and your not wet under the underwear ?
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Hey lovely! Thank you so much for your comment I really appreciate it :) The neoprene is comfortable it didn't feel much different to wearing any other bikini and I can't say that I felt any hotter in the mint one when I went to the beach. But I would maybe avoid the black bottoms if you are conscious of getting too hot, because they attract heat they were a bit warmer...but nothing extreme, just as you would expect with black! No the water gets inside the swimsuit, you won't stay dry under it. I found the material was really good because you don't have to worry about being able to see through it or it falling down, it stays up and in place all the time. Which would be really good for visiting water parks :)
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