As soon as summer arrives, beaches and swimming pools have become popular check-in spots, but many people have a hard time with swimsuits on the shelves: “One-piece or bikini?” Will the sports model be too dull? In fact, choosing a swimsuit is far more than just “good-looking”, it needs to take into account the style, function, scene and body shape. This guide starts from the issues you care about the most and helps you choose a “water robe” that is both suitable and practical.
1. Swimsuit Grand View Garden: Choose the right style according to the style
The style of the swimsuit directly determines the overall style, and different designs can also quietly modify the figure. When I do procurement, I often encounter customers struggling with the balance between “skin exposure” and “modification”, in fact, remember these characteristics without worrying:
Style type | Core features: | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|
One-piece swimsuit | Good coverage, diverse waist designs, and retro one-piece body with its own elegant temperament | People who pursue a sense of dignity and need to modify the waist and abdomen |
Bikini | The skin exposure is high, the triangular cup is lively, and it is sweeter with ruffles | People with a well-proportioned figure who like a sexy style |
Tankini | The combination of top + shorts, the cut-out design adds a sense of detail and is convenient for movement | Parent-child swimming, water parks and other scenes that require frequent activities |
Movement split | Sports vests are mainly supportive, and they are paired with high-waisted swim trunks to show off their legs | Fitness swimming training, beach volleyball and other sports scenes |
Last year, when she helped a pear-shaped client choose a swimsuit, she was obsessed with bikini at first, and always felt that her crotch was protruding after trying it on. Later, a skirt swimsuit was recommended, the skirt just covered the crotch, and the strap element shifted the visual focus, and the photo was particularly out-of-picture.
2. Black technology blessing: How fragrant is a functional swimsuit?
Don’t just think of swimwear as “fashion”, especially when it comes to sports or long-term use, functional technology directly affects the wearing experience. When purchasing, I will focus on fabric parameters, these indicators are “hard power”:
- Quick-drying fabric: Made of a mixture of polyester fiber and spandex, the water evaporates 3 times faster than ordinary fabrics, like a competitive swimsuit can dry in 2 hours after washing, avoiding the embarrassment of wet clothes sticking.
- Anti-chlorine technology: Chlorine in pool water can destroy the elasticity of the fabric, swimsuits with anti-chlorine coatings can extend the service life, professional brands of chlorine-resistant models can withstand more than 500 hours of pool soaking, and ordinary swimsuits often deform in less than 100 hours.
- UPF50+ sunscreen: This is the core indicator of outdoor swimwear, which can block more than 98% of ultraviolet rays, which is more worry-free than wearing sunscreen, and is suitable for surfing, snorkeling and other scenarios where you are exposed to the sun for a long time.
- Four-way high elasticity: through the fabric weaving process, it is elastic horizontally and vertically and horizontally, and there is no restraint at all when doing strokes, jumps and other actions, and the seamless hot pressing process can also avoid skin grinding.
It is worth mentioning that the environmentally friendly recycled nylon material, now many brands are using, it is made of waste plastic bottle recycling, the performance is as good as ordinary nylon, both environmentally friendly and practical, this type of product is very favored by customers when procuring.
3. The scene has the final say: exclusive choice for different occasions
The choice of swimsuit must be “adapted to local conditions”, the needs of competitive competitions and vacation photography are very different, this is the scene adaptation list I have compiled, according to the correct choice:
Competitive competition/pool training: Choose professional brands such as Speedo and Arena, tight models reduce water resistance, built-in chest pads, detachable shoulder straps are designed to fit better, and compression shaping functions can also reduce muscle fatigue.
Vacation photography: Focus on style and style, French retro, tropical print models are photogenic, deep V cut, metal shiny elements can increase the sense of lens, and the atmosphere is full with gauze scarves or straw hats.
Surf diving/outdoor surfing: Choose thermal surfing clothes, UPF50+ sunscreen and salt water resistance are the basics, non-slip silicone strips can prevent the swimsuit from shifting, and the antibacterial lining avoids odors after being soaked in seawater.
Parent-child swimming/child safety: children’s models are preferentially selected with safety buckles and high elasticity, and the Japanese soft and cute style is popular; While choosing parent-child models for adults, they pay attention to the quick moisture drainage function to facilitate changing clothes.
Pregnancy/pregnancy and breastfeeding: Choose a loose one that does not tighten the abdomen, the high-waisted abdominal tuck design can support the stomach, the hidden opening of the breastfeeding model is convenient for feeding, and the plus-size version reserves room for growth.
A customer was going to a yacht party and recommended a bandeau swimsuit made of light luxury pearlescent material, paired with wide-leg pants and high heels, which can both go into the water and participate in the party, killing two birds with one stone.
4. Tailor-made: slimming secrets for different body types
There is no perfect figure, only an inappropriate swimsuit, master the body shape adaptation skills, and you can make use of your strengths and avoid your weaknesses. Here is the body shape adaptation formula I summarized based on my purchasing experience:
- Small breasts: Choose triangular cups and ruffle designs, strap elements can increase the three-dimensional sense of the chest, and bright or printed models are fuller than solid colors.
- Big breasts: focus on support, wide straps, full-cup design is more stable, avoid being too tight or too loose, minimalist solid colors are more neat than complex prints.
- Pear-shaped figure: Choose a decorated style for the upper body, such as ruffles and puff sleeves, and choose high-waisted swim trunks or skirt swimsuits for the lower body, covering the crotch and thighs.
- Apple-shaped figure: Choose a one-piece swimsuit with a high waist and abdomen, and the hollow design at the waist can create a waistline, and dark colors are thinner than light colors.
- Petite: Choose a split model of short top + high-waisted pants, and vertical stripe elements can elongate the figure and avoid overly long skirts or complex decorations to weigh on the height.
Fat mm choose a swimsuit without blindly pursuing black, the Korean cream three-piece suit is very suitable, the outer tulle cover-up can cover the arms and waist and abdomen, and the inner swimsuit is close and comfortable, both thin and not dull.
5. Trend vane: These styles are popular this year
Swimsuits are also fashion items, and the popular styles are changing every year, and these styles will be particularly popular in 2024, and sales will remain high when purchasing:
- Y2K Millennial Spice Girl: Low-waisted design, fluorescent colors, zebra print are the core elements, paired with short jackets, retro and avant-garde, very popular among young people.
- National style cheongsam: The buckle and diagonal design of the cheongsam are integrated into the swimsuit, using brocade or jacquard fabric, which has both oriental charm and sexiness, and is very distinctive for vacation wear.
- Sports college style: The sports split model is paired with striped elements, full of American retro feel, which can be worn both sports and daily wear, and is very practical.
- Tie-dye gradient: The color is soft and natural, the gradient effect from light to dark is very artistic, and it comes with a filter effect when taking pictures, which is a must-have for vacation.
However, the trend is only a reference, although last year’s gothic dark style was niche, but there were customers who specially customized it, so the most important thing in choosing a swimsuit is to like it, no need to blindly follow the trend.
6. Behind-the-scenes perspective: those things about brands and supply chains
As a purchaser, I am well aware that the “cost performance” of swimwear is hidden in the brand and supply chain. Different brands have different positioning, and the price and quality are also different:
High-end market: Zimmermann luxury focuses on luxury style, unique design, fabrics are customized, and the price is generally more than 2,000 yuan, suitable for customers who pursue quality and design.
Professional market: Speedo and Arena focus on the field of competition, with high technological content, and the price is 500-1500 yuan, and professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts are the main customer groups.
Fast fashion market: Brands such as Shein focus on the fast reaction model, keep up with the trend, the price is close to the people, and you can buy it for 50-300 yuan, which is suitable for young consumers who pursue style updates.
In terms of supply chain, OEM is a common model, and when purchasing, pay attention to MOQ MOQ and FOB quotation, environmental protection certification and original design copyright are also very important to avoid subsequent disputes. Digital pattern making technology is becoming more and more popular, which can improve production efficiency and shorten delivery time, which is also an important consideration when purchasing.
7. Procurement perspective: Yigu’s product selection suggestions
Hello everyone, I am Yigu, a purchasing agent. From a procurement point of view, choosing a swimsuit should take into account both “demand” and “cost performance”. When individual consumers choose a model, first clarify the core scenario – whether it is daily training or vacation, and then choose a style according to their body shape, without blindly pursuing big brands, Patagonia’s environmental protection models and domestic brands’ professional training models are worth starting.
When purchasing in bulk, pay attention to the flexible supply chain and be able to flexibly respond to order changes; Cross-border VAT and ocean season cabins are planned in advance to avoid delays. Nowadays, consumers pay more and more attention to environmental protection and safety, and products made of environmentally friendly recycled nylon material and antibacterial lining are becoming more and more accepted by the market, which is a popular direction for procurement.
8. FAQ: Frequently asked questions about swimsuits
Q1: How to maintain the swimsuit after wearing it for a long time?
A1: Rinse with clean water after each wear, avoid soaking with laundry detergent; avoid exposure to the sun when drying, and hang it in a ventilated place; Do not fold when storing to prevent wrinkles, and swimwear made of chlorine-resistant fabric should be especially careful to avoid prolonged contact with pool water.
Q2: Which colors and styles are slimmer when choosing a swimsuit for plus size fat mm?
A2: Choose dark colors such as black, navy blue, or vertical stripe style; Choose a high-waisted tummy tuck, skirt swimsuit, and simple decoration on the upper body to shift the visual focus, avoiding large areas of sequins or complex prints.
Q3: How to choose a parent-child swimsuit that looks good and is safe?
A3: Children’s models are preferably designed with non-slip and safety buckles, and the fabric is highly elastic and odorless, and children’s safety is the first priority; The adult model is the same series as the children’s model, which focuses on quick-drying and sun protection functions, which is convenient for movement.
Q4: Can sports swimsuits be worn on a daily basis?
A4: Yes, the top of the sports split model can be paired with jeans or shorts, and the sports vest model can also be worn as an inner layer, which is both practical and fashionable, especially suitable for daily outings or fitness.