How to Choose Athletic Swimsuits

When it's time to test the waters at the local beach break, the women's Carve Designs Dahlia swimsuit offers UPF 50+ sun protection. It also features a T-strap back with crisscross ties.
Imported.
View all Carve Designs Women's One-Piece Swimsuits| Best Use | Swimming |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 82% nylon/18% spandex |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Removable Cups | Yes |
| Adjustable Straps | Yes |
| Back Closure | Yes |
| Gender | Women's |
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I fell in love with the color blocked design of this swimsuit and was mostly happy with it on arrival. As others have noted, it's really only suitable for those with short torsos. I'm a petite (5' 1") woman with a relatively short torso, and I felt like the suit was stretched to its maximum length on me. My one other quibble is that the bra inserts move around very easily and consistently get bunched up in the wash but are hard to readjust. Other than that, I love it--it makes me feel cute and confident, and I love knowing that it won't move around too much if I'm active.
Darling swimsuit, but there is too much of me for the size large swimsuit (5'9", 150 lbs). It was too snug through the hips, but had good coverage across the bottom--not too 'cheeky'. It felt as if the suit would stay in place for heavy surf or diving. The adjustable tie for the back was well thought out, and would have made a perfect and secure fit across the bustline if the swimsuit's cup size was slightly larger--it seems to be made closer to a 'B' cup. The torso is long enough to be comfortable for my longer than average bustline to crotch length.
An all-around great one-piece. The cut is flattering on my forty-something figure - revealing what I want to be revealed and concealing the rest. Hugs where it should without gaps and stays snugly in place. For reference, I’m 5’3”, 120 lbs, 34B and purchased the small.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased this one piece swimsuit because it is red, white and blue. This is my second swimsuit from CARVE and I love this one just as much as I love my first one. The only think that could be better is the back tie. I wish it wasn't there because it requires me to have another person to tie it for me.
For being a tall suit, this is extremely short. Nothing tall about it. Probably should have been 4-6 inches longer through torso. Colors were nice.
It fits really well and is flattering, looks good, seems sturdy, will not fall off or loosen in waves.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this suit because of the back support thinking it would be great for chasing my son at the waterpark…boy was I wrong! I purchased a size large and I typically wear a size 10 and 36D. Overall comfort and bottom support/coverage was great. The top did not hold me in though. As long as I didn’t move it was fine, but the moment I leaned forward or twisted, out popped my boobs. So sad! I wanted to like this but it just didn’t work.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this suit! It has great coverage, but still is very flattering. I have a small chest and have a hard time finding suits that fit right on top. This one fit my itty bittys perfectly. No gapping, no constantly adjusting…highly recommend. I’m right in between a small and medium. I was recommended a medium but went with the small mostly due to my lack of boobs. Very happy with the size.
Second time buying this swimsuit style. Super flattering. My original one was a small, the above is sized s/m and seems to fit the same. Material has lasted well and the back design is cute. Love this company, the fact that it’s made out of recycled plastic and the company donates 1% makes it a win win. Highly recommend this suit.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very flattering color block pattern and the print is gorgeous. The swim quiz helped me realize I needed a tall size which I wouldn’t have otherwise ordered. I like that this is available in cup sizes, but I wish there were cup sizes available in the tall and an underwire to give the girls a little lift.