Customer Reviews

Speedo Women's Speedo Women'S Race Xtra Life Lycra Optik Spliced Powerback Swimsuit

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I had a bear of a time getting into this suit. I purchased a size 12, my usual size, but it appears to run at least two sizes smaller. If you are flexible and like to wear your suits as tight as possible, this may be the swimsuit for you. In my case, I donated this suit to a small friend then purchased a very similar suit in color and design: Speedo's "Spliced Keyhole Endurance" suit, which is much easier to pull on due in part to the different design of the back straps and because it isn't cut as tight (I purchased a 14 instead of a 12 and find that it is a bit large).

Ordered per Speedo directions, I realize that speedos are to be snug and form fitting in order to create less drag while swimming, but did not realize just how HIGH the leg openings come up. If you have "love handles" they are going to fall out under the leg openings, and there is no tugging it down to cover yourself more. This is the BAYWATCH style suit - if you are modest, this is NOT the suit for you.

Everything about this suit is fine with the fit and cut. I wasn't sure if this was the one with they Hydro Bra, so when it came, I was slightly disappointed that it doesn't have it. Otherwise, I haven't had any issue with the suit moving, riding, or allowing my ample topside to get rowdy. I considered rating it a 4/5 due to the lack of the Hydro Bra, but that isn't a flaw with the suit, just discrepancies in product information listed from one seller to the next.

I've noticed that a lot of people complain about Speedo swimsuits sizing so to help you with that -I'm 5'6'', 115 lbs; got the size 34 (8), probably could have gone with 32 (6) as well, but this one fits me perfectly (not super tight, though, as should be for competitive swimming; so if this is what you want, go with 32);

I really like this swimming suite. Just the size is not accurate at all. I normally wear size 0 clothes but I had to order size 6 to fit me...

This is a good suit, no surprizes. I bought a size bigger than I normally wear, so the suit is snug, but nice. The extra-life lycra should make it last a lot longer.

the sizing runs small, I ordered one size more than I originally thought, but because I tried one on at a store. the leg openings and hip area are tight, but overall it feels like great quality.

The swimsuit feels great!!! The sizing charts are a little off for my bosy type but I knew beforehand and ordered the one that fits me. I also got my suit the same week I ordered it! Yay!

Speedo has some of the confusing sizing for there swimsuit and sizing differs from one suit to another. It also don't help that amazon's sizing sheet is different from Speedo's sheet. Luckily knowing a person that is about my size and has a swimsuit similar to this. I got the right size and fits wonderfully and feels great.