17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well made, but watch the tag, February 3, 2010
This review is from: Speedo Women's Speedo Women'S Aquatic Hooded Zip Front Cover-Up Dress (Apparel)
Speedo, Aquatic Hooded Zip-Front Cover Dress / B002YX0MHC
I joined a gym earlier in the year in order to use the pool, but I found that redressing afterwards was tedious - the least amount of dampness on my legs transferred to my jeans and pants, and trying to pull shirts over my wet hair caused snags and tangles. I purchased this dress in my size (here an XL) so as to have something quick and easy to dress in after a swim, but still "normal" enough to drop by the supermarket afterwards, if need be.
In that regard, this dress fits the bill pretty perfectly. Overall, the dress is well made (more on that in a minute), and the zipper is strong - not flimsy - and doesn't snag or eat up the fabric. Also, no loose threads or trailing hems here, and the fit is pretty much perfect. The material could be thicker - you can just barely see the outline of under clothes, but it's pretty thick for "swim wear" clothing, so I can't complain. The included hood isn't heavy and doesn't pull on my shoulders, and the front pockets are well-situated and very useful. I do wish the dress came in more color varieties.
My one complaint is that the company that makes these hasn't graduated to the "print on labels" or even the "easy tear away" labels. The label in the back was super-scratchy and drove me *insane* until I finally reached back and tore it out. I'm just about the least powerful person on earth, so I was surprised and annoyed to find that tearing out the label caused the actual stitches to tear out. Grr. So I had to re-stitch by hand, which was exceedingly annoying. But if you're reading this review, then you're forewarned and can just cut the tag carefully out.
~ Ana Mardoll
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Swim Cover-Up, August 16, 2010
This review is from: Speedo Women's Speedo Women'S Aquatic Hooded Zip Front Cover-Up Dress (Apparel)
I purchased this in medium and it was a little snug so I got the large. I'm 5'5, hips 37, bust 36 inches, waist 33 inches. The fit is somewhat fitted, but not so much that it's not comfortable. The large is perfect - and it falls a little longer than in the photo, which I prefer. What I love about the cover up is the terry cloth on the inside of the cover-up --which helps to dry you off faster. Also, the terry cloth makes it so the cover-up doesn't stick to you when you're wet. I purchased a 100% cotton cover-up last year and the fabric stuck to me when I got out of the pool--that was definitely a deal breaker for me (that cover-up went back immediately!!). Other bonuses, the two way zipper (why doesn't speedo promote this perk in it's product features is beyond me), hood (which is used often), handy kangaroo pockets (I'm amazed at how often I use these -- keys,cell phone, starbucks card, etc.) and, short sleeves. I hope speedo continues to make this cover-up for years to come (please, do not change anything --except add more colors!). It's absolutely the best all around cover-up I have found -- I have the black and navy!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Practical Cover-Up, February 18, 2010
I purchased this cover-up in black. This cover-up is practical and just what I was looking for! It covers everything and will keep you warm. Perfect for a hotel stay, a day at the pool or beach. I have washed and dried it once and it came out fine. It is going to be great to have for boating this summer!
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