Swimwear Buying & Size Guide

Swimwear how to measure guide

Swimwear fabrics are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

The fabrics are now designed to be water repellent, fade and chlorine resistant, and fast drying. The swimsuits themselves are designed to offer comfort and support to the wearer, no matter what shape they are.

Larger cup sizes for the fuller figured women, body shaping, tummy control and adjustable straps are all on offer to make it easier for you to take the plunge.

SWIMWEAR SIZE GUIDE: TIPS FOR WOMEN

Buy the correct-sized bathing suit, no matter what your figure type may be.

Choose swimsuits with skirts or swim shorts if you need extra coverage in that area.

Swimwear how to measure guide

Draw attention to your best assets. Draw attention upward by buying a suit with a print top and solid bottom.

Slim the line of your body with solid, dark-coloured swimsuits if you are full figured.

You can always choose classic black suits, but consider maroon, hunter green or navy suits for the same effect. Be aware that prints and pastels can make you look larger.

Purchase swim suits with low-cut legs to de-emphasise large hips. You can choose either a two-piece or a one-piece suit of this style that will complement your figure type.

Try a bathing suit with cut-out sides if you are thick waisted. These suits serve to make the waist appear smaller.

Wear horizontal-striped bathing suits and tankinis if you have a long torso.

Conversely, vertical-striped, solid, one-piece suits will help you disguise a short torso.

SPEEDO SIZE GUIDE - WOMENS

Speedo Size UK Dress Size Bust Waist Hip
26 4 26-28" / 66-71cm 20" / 52cm 30" / 77cm
28 6 28-30" / 71-76cm 22" / 57cm 32" / 82cm
30 8 30-32" / 76-81cm 24" / 62cm 34" / 87cm
32 10 32-34" / 81-86cm 26" / 67cm 36" / 92cm
34 12 34-36" / 86-91cm 28" 72cm 38" / 97cm
36 14 36-38" / 91-96cm 30" / 77cm 40" / 102cm
38 16 38-40" / 96-101cm 32" / 82cm 42" / 107cm
40 18 40-42" / 101-106cm 34" / 87cm 44" / 112cm
42 20 42-44" / 106-111cm 36" /92cm 46" / 117cm
44 22 44-46" / 111-116cm 38" / 97cm 48" / 122cm
44 24 46-48" / 116-121cm 40" / 102cm 50" / 127cm

SPEEDO SIZE GUIDE - MEN

Speedo Size Waist (inches/cm) Hip (inches/cm)
24 24" / 60cm 29.5" / 74.5cm
26 26" / 65cm 31.5" / 79.5cm
28 28" / 70cm 33.5" / 84.5cm
30 30" / 75cm 36.5" / 89.5cm
32 32" / 80cm 37.5" / 94.5cm
34 34" / 85cm 39.5" / 99.5cm
36 36" / 90cm 41.5" / 104.5cm
38 38" / 95cm 43.5" / 109.5cm
40 40" / 100cm 45.5" / 114.5cm
42 42" / 105cm 47.5" / 119.5cm
44 44" / 110cm 49.5" / 124.5cm

SPEEDO SIZE GUIDE - MENS SHORTS

Speedo Size Waist (inches/cm) Hip (inches/cm)
XXS 28" / 70cm 33.5" / 84.5cm
XS 30" / 75cm 35.5" / 89.5cm
S 32" / 80cm 37.5" / 94.5cm
M 30" / 85cm 39.5" / 99.5cm
L 32" / 90cm 41.5" / 104.5cm
XL 34" / 95cm 43.5" / 109.5cm
XXL 36" / 100cm 45.5" / 114.5cm
XXXL 38" / 105cm 47.5" / 119.5cm

SPEEDO SIZE GUIDE -BOY'S

Approx. Age Height Chest Waist Hips Speedo Size
Inch
Cm
4-5 yrs 41"
104cm
21.5"
54.5cm
21"
53.5cm
23.5"
60cm
22
Inch
Cm
5-6 yrs 46"
116cm
23.5"
60cm
23"
58cm
25.5"
65cm
24
Inch
Cm
7-8 yrs 50"
128cm
25.5"
65.5cm
24"
61.5cm
27.5"
70cm
26
Inch
Cm
9-10 yrs 55"
140cm
28"
71cm
26"
66cm
29.5"
75cm
28
Inch
Cm
11-12 yrs 60"
152cm
30.5"
78cm
28"
71cm
32"
81.5cm
30
Inch
Cm
13-14 yrs 64.5"
164cm
33"
84cm
30"
76cm
34.5"
88cm
32
Inch
Cm
15-16 yrs 69"
176cm
36"
91cm
32"
81cm
37"
94.5cm
34

SPEEDO SIZE GUIDE - GIRL'S

Approx. Age Height Chest Waist Hips Speedo Size
Inch
Cm
4-5 yrs 41"
104cm
22"
55.5cm
21"
53cm
23"
58cm
22
Inch
Cm
5-6 yrs 45.5"
116cm
24"
61cm
22"
56cm
25"
64cm
24
Inch
Cm
7-8 yrs 50.5"
128cm
26"
66.5cm
23"
59cm
27.5"
70cm
26
Inch
Cm
9-10 yrs 55"
140cm
28.5"
72cm
24.5"
62cm
30"
76cm
28
Inch
Cm
11-12 yrs 60"
152cm
30.5"
77.5cm
25.5"
65cm
33"
84cm
30
Inch
Cm
13 - 14 yrs 64.5"
164cm
33"
84cm
27"
69cm
35.5"
90cm
32
Inch
Cm
15 - 16 yrs 69"
176cm
36.5"
90.5cm
29"
73cm
38"
96cm
34

 

ADIDAS WOMEN'S SWIMWEAR SIZE GUIDE

Swimwear how to measure guide

ADIDAS MEN'S SWIMWEAR GUIDE

Swimwear how to measure guide

 

ADIDAS BOYS SWIMWEAR SIZE GUIDE

ADIDAS GIRLS SWIMWEAR SIZE GUIDE

MENS WETSUIT SIZE GUIDE

Women's Wetsuit Size Guide