A couple of weeks ago, I ordered a new swim suit for the summer, in the Photo Floral print, in a size 8 D-Cup. I was so excited for it to arrive and I received it today.
The sizing was consistent to what I have purchased in the past, but one thing was a deal breaker for me...the straps! The straps would just not stay hooked onto the bathing suit. I tried crossing the straps in the back, tried them hooked (normally) over each shoulder, and finally tried attaching them as a halter top, and they would not stayed attached. Nothing worked! To be quite frank, when you are D-Cup size, you need straps!!!! The strapless option does not work for me. This is the first time, that this have EVER been a problem, with a D-Cup bathing suit I have ordered from J. Crew. The hooks would not stay put, no matter what I did. Bathing suit FAIL! :(
Sadly, my new suit will be returned to the retail store, this weekend. I have looked at my other options, and I will be replacing it with the one option I know will work, the Ruched Halter Tank in a solid color. I have the same suit from two years ago in this style, and it is almost always a perfect fit! I would have liked to buy and wear a new style this summer. However, my options are limited, due to these removable straps being included on most of the D-Cup bathing suits offered this year.
Hey J. Crew, how about making more options (including more prints) for larger chested girls? It is just a suggestion! That being said, everything else about this bathing suit was perfect. Beautiful print, fabric and style. I am jealous of all the people lucky enough to make this bathing suit work for them.
I will just have to enjoy the Photo Floral print, in the skirt I bought, earlier this spring. Happy shopping!
That's too bad that it didn't work out because the swimsuit is totally cute. And I feel your pain!! I'm a DDD as well and finding a cute, comfortable and supportive suit is a hassle. I bought one of J.Crew's d cup bathing suits like this in a different print and returned it because those skinny straps did nothing to really hold me up and that is VERY necessary. I don't like to spend a lot of money on swimsuits because I never really had the use for one really but when I look at the selections out there now I just want to yell at the retailers why can't you have proper straps!? I don't want a halter because it's annoying and makes my neck hurt, I don't want a super skinny strap because it's not up for the job, I don't want strapless because the support is lacking, I just want a regular strap like a bra. Is that too much to ask for?
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm done ranting, but if anyone understands it would be a fellow D cup sister. :)