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About You Swim
Buying a swimsuit can be about as fun as going to the dentist. Now, I’m not knocking oral health, but there’s so much hassle when it comes to finding that perfect two-piece.
The dressing room lights aren’t flattering and buying it online is only for those who really want to test their luck. That’s where You Swim comes in.
Recently touted as an Instagram sensation by the media, they now have 150k followers and have been covered by traditional media outlets around the world. Here in the US, that means Good Morning America, The New York Times, Women’s Health Magazine, Forbes, and Marie Claire. And this is not too shabby.
In this You Swim review, I will take a detailed look at the brand’s products, promotions, customer reviews, ratings, and more to give you all the details you need before you take the plunge.
Overview of You Swim
Youswim launched in 2018 when Elise Wallbank and Julian Tali, both London entrepreneurs, discovered a fabric that was so stretchy that it could fit a range of women’s bodies, in a range of sizes. It was durable, elastic, and fit snugly without cutting off circulation, so the duo decided that it was ideal for swimwear.
Taking a minimalist approach, they created four styles, each with variations to accommodate all body types and preferences.
Before checking out the brand’s products in this You Swim review, let’s take a look at some of the highlights of buying their products.
Highlights
- Free international shipping (you pay duty and customs)
- One size fits many
- Accommodates your changing body
- Takes the worry of not trying on before you buy
- Fast drying
- Body positive
- Durable and last lasting (with proper care)
- Made in the UK
You Swim Review
Although we may all fit into a Youswim bathing suit, we all have different styles and preferences. To accommodate this, Youswim designed four styles, each with a few variations. The styles include Verve, Aplomb, Eva, and Poise. My You Swim review will feature four of the brand’s best-selling swimsuits.
You Swim Aplomb High Waist Two-Piece Review
The Youswim Aplomb High Waist Two-Piece is ideal for plus-sized women looking for a bikini that keeps everything in—showing off your curves without bulging. It has a classic square bustline, and offers medium coverage of your curves.
The woman modeling on the brand’s website is a size 14 US, and I think she looks great in this bathing suit.
To suit every skin tone, the Aplomb style comes in 15 flattering colors and retails for $140.
You Swim Aplomb One-Piece Review
For those who like the square bustline but not the bikini style, the Youswim Aplomb One-Piece is for you. It covers the problematic tummy area and has a low-scoop back. Made from nylon and elastane, the Youswim bathing suits are ribbed, seamless and without adornments nor linings, to keep them fitting well and moving with you.
It comes in 15 colors, including fern, ink, sand, umber, aster, black, and several more. The bathing suit costs $140.
You Swim Eva Standard Waist Two-Piece Review
With a flattering low V-neck and a scoop back, the Youswim Eva Standard Waist Two-Piece is probably more suited to a slender physique. This You Swim review did find one model at size ten wearing it and, quite frankly, she looked fabulous! Available in the same 15 colors as the Aplomb, this swimsuit is also $140.
You Swim Verve High Waist Two-Piece Review
Do you like the style of the classic Aplomb bikini, but prefer just a bit more coverage? Then the Youswim Verve High Waist Two-Piece is your solution. It takes the Aplomb top and lengthens it for a bit more coverage of your belly, or more space to accommodate larger breast sizes. The mid-rise bottoms provide medium coverage.
Available in 13 colors (no cobalt or tangerine), this swimsuit is great for both smaller and larger women. Like all the Youswim bathing suits, it is $140.
Who Is You Swim For?
You Swim is for almost any woman, between the sizes of 2 and 14, who needs a bathing suit to feel great in. With an elastic fabric that hugs curves, but doesn’t cut off circulation or cause bulging, it really does accommodate just about every body type.
You Swim Reviews: What Do Customers Think?
Now it’s time to take a look at the You Swim reviews from customers. Since Youswim is only available on the brand’s website, there aren’t a lot of reviews out there from customers— other than on the website and the brand’s Facebook page.
On Facebook, Youswim has 14 reviews and a 3.3/5 stars rating. This seems to be mostly due to a few customers having issues with pilling. The company responded to those reviews by replacing the purchases, but the reviews weren’t updated to reflect that. This customer on Facebook rated Youswim 5/5 stars, loving that the bathing suits adapt to your body’s changes.
“So I’m currently four months pregnant and have been on the hunt for a comfy AND flattering one piece that I’ll be able to wear throughout my whole pregnancy. Finally came across YouSwim and was a bit skeptical at first wondering how one suit could fit all body shapes? So glad I gave it a try. Just came in the mail after just 2 days and it is SUPER flattering.”
“The cut is perfect and material feels really durable and high quality. The only problem is that I only ordered ONE! Would love a few more in different colors! Thanks for making such a masterpiece! Xx”
This You Swim review came from the brand’s website and shows just how versatile (and magical) Youswim is: “I truly cannot believe how beautifully this bathing suit fits. I often struggle buying bathing suits because of my bust. I was worried about the one-size thing because those suits normally have too much fabric or are ill-fitting.”
“My sister, who is smaller than me in the bust and is taller, tried it on and immediately bought one for herself too. The magical fit reminded me of the sisterhood-of-the-traveling-bikini! For women who have struggled to feel confident in a bikini, this is a winner. I will be spreading the word and purchasing another!
At ThingTesting.com customers give their opinions of different brands. Youswim has a rating of 4.8/5 stars based on five reviews. This customer also got one for her sister after trying it for herself. She says:
“Buying swimsuits is an annual dread for me, and I’ve never trusted a swimsuit I hadn’t tried on before uuuuntil Youswim. Think these are the only suits I’ll buy from now on. I even got my sister one for the holidays + she loves it.”
“TLDR: A variety of fits, super comfy material, great colors and suits I actually like wearing. Plus, they ship fast. Hot tip: If a color you like is missing, sign up for the email notifications because they actually restock pretty regularly.”
Clearly, most customers are raving about these one-size-fits-all bathing suits. Based on these ratings and reviews, the brand seems to be fulfilling their mission to “…design swimwear that perfectly fits your naturally changing shape.”
Is You Swim Worth It?
To conclude this You Swim review, the simple and direct answer to whether this brand is worth your money is “yes.” These swimsuits are truly unique, and not like the rest.
How they differ is that they adapt to your changing body, which happens for many reasons. It could be because of pregnancy, a little weight fluctuation, monthly water gain, or just our natural changing shape throughout the years.
With this brand, you’ll spend less time and money getting numerous bathing suits. Most importantly, Youswim bathing suits look great and help make any woman’s body look beautiful and feminine.
They hug your figure in all the right places and stay in place when you move. And this will help you discover a positive self-image, and feel great while enjoying yourself by, or in, the water.
You Swim Promotions & Discounts
There are a couple of perks offered on the brand’s site at the time of this You Swim review.
- Free international shipping
- Latest updates through news alerts
Where to Buy You Swim
Youswim can only be found online on the brand’s website: https://www.youswim.com.
FAQ
Who owns You Swim?
Youswim is owned by Elise Wallbank and Julian Tali, and the brand is headquartered in the UK.
Does You Swim ship internationally?
Since Youswim is located in the UK, it ships internationally. The company pays for the shipping costs, but shoppers are responsible for customs and duties charges.
What is You Swim’s Shipping Policy?
Youswim offers free shipping internationally. For US orders, Youswim ships through DHL Express and you can expect your product(s) in about 1-3 business days (barring any issues). As mentioned, you are responsible for any customs or duties.
What is You Swim’s Return Policy?
Youswim’s return policy is 21 days from the date of purchase. For returns within the US, the shipping cost is $23.
All returned items must:
- Be unworn (expect to try on)
- Have all original tags attached
- Have the hygiene strip intact
- Be unwashed
- Include both pieces
How to Contact You Swim
If you’d like to get in touch with the team after reading my You Swim review, you can contact them by email at [email protected].
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