Online Shopping Challenge.

[monster]

Swimmer Girl has decided to go for the county summer swim league 50y breaststroke record this year (It's fast, but doable). I promised her a shiny practice suit if she gets it. (usually going for $20-$30 locally) Trouble is she's found and set her heart on one that is discontinued. Which is great if you're tiny or huge -it's only $15ish. But the size 28s are few and far between and are $43.70 with standard shipping. From stores I have never dealt with. (And in fact seem to me to be the same store) Of course, I will pay this if I have to, but I'd rather not. i like the $15 clearance price. So your challenge is to find a Finals (brand) Pink Panther (style) blue/purple (color) 28 (size) women's suit for less

The stores I have found it for that price are Lenny Krayzesomething, Swim2000 and TheSwimMall.



Go!

[limey]

WANT.
I probably class as huge (UK size 18 top/16 bottom). What would that be in American?

[Aliantha]

I did a search for ones over here but it doesn't seem like that brand is available here. Sorry.

[monster]

Originally Posted by limey

WANT.
I probably class as huge (UK size 18 top/16 bottom). What would that be in American?

http://www.thefinals.com/shop/size_chart.php

The problem (for me) with these suits is no built in bra. This is not generally a problem for young lady swimmers.

[monster]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

I did a search for ones over here but it doesn't seem like that brand is available here. Sorry.

thanks. Did start looking at some Aussie sites, you guys have some cool suits.

[Clodfobble]

Originally Posted by monster

The problem (for me) with these suits is no built in bra. This is not generally a problem for young lady swimmers.

Do you find the sizing to be at all accurate?

I just tried to buy a Speedo online, and chose a size 34 based on an equivalent sizing chart, actually thinking I might officially be a 32 but wanting to err on the side of comfort because I'm not trying to win any speed records here.

I could barely get the goddamn thing over my hips at all, and when it was on I looked like a squashed sausage. It was insane. If I bother getting a replacement, I'll be going up to a 38 at least, maybe a 40.

Except now I'm gun shy and figure I should just get one locally after all, where I can try them on for real. But where does one do that? All the places I know are only selling the two-piece/halter-top/look-at-me-but-don't-get-me-wet kind. You know, the kind that falls right off when the terrified 6 year old grabs the shit out of you because he thought for a second he might sink after all.

[Sundae]

I got my big-breasted-woman one [new] from eBay.
When you get to my size they ALL have built in bras. And they are not sold in sports shops.

[monster]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Do you find the sizing to be at all accurate?

I just tried to buy a Speedo online, and chose a size 34 based on an equivalent sizing chart, actually thinking I might officially be a 32 but wanting to err on the side of comfort because I'm not trying to win any speed records here.

I could barely get the goddamn thing over my hips at all, and when it was on I looked like a squashed sausage. It was insane. If I bother getting a replacement, I'll be going up to a 38 at least, maybe a 40.

Except now I'm gun shy and figure I should just get one locally after all, where I can try them on for real. But where does one do that? All the places I know are only selling the two-piece/halter-top/look-at-me-but-don't-get-me-wet kind. You know, the kind that falls right off when the terrified 6 year old grabs the shit out of you because he thought for a second he might sink after all.

Never really thought about it. They wear them ridiculously tight, sizes for competitive suits are consistent within brands, we know she's a 28 in a Finals Funkies, a Speedo and a Dolfin Uglie. TYR is different (and usually a nasty fit). We get through a lot of suits..... And we know the sizes because originally she tried them on....... when they start to get impossible, we move up.

her tech Suit is a 23, though

[monster]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Do you find the sizing to be at all accurate?

I just tried to buy a Speedo online, and chose a size 34 based on an equivalent sizing chart, actually thinking I might officially be a 32 but wanting to err on the side of comfort because I'm not trying to win any speed records here.

I could barely get the goddamn thing over my hips at all, and when it was on I looked like a squashed sausage. It was insane. If I bother getting a replacement, I'll be going up to a 38 at least, maybe a 40.

Except now I'm gun shy and figure I should just get one locally after all, where I can try them on for real. But where does one do that? All the places I know are only selling the two-piece/halter-top/look-at-me-but-don't-get-me-wet kind. You know, the kind that falls right off when the terrified 6 year old grabs the shit out of you because he thought for a second he might sink after all.

I wear Speedo, but the "adult" suit which come in regular clothing sizes and yes, I guess I find them accurate because my suit size is the same as my clothing size.

i think this is the one I have

http://www.speedousa.com/product/ind...78&cid=1062303

[monster]

....yes it is the one I have. Ultra conservative! hehehe. I note that it highlights "True-to-size-fit" as one of its features.

[monster]

Locally, go somewhere like this:

http://lane4swim.com/info.html

[Clodfobble]

Originally Posted by monster

I wear Speedo, but the "adult" suit which come in regular clothing sizes and yes, I guess I find them accurate because my suit size is the same as my clothing size.

i think this is the one I have

Thanks, I'll give that one a try. The inset bra will also be much appreciated. But I am so sad at the color options. How many damn shades of blue do we need?

[monster]

never occurs to me any adult would want anything other than black

[monster]

I knew it. I ordered it, paid for it online -they don't even have it in stock. they take three days to let me know, and then plan to hold onto my money and keep it on back-order unless I reply within 24 hours of their email. Back-order which is never going to be filled. I know the suit is discontinued, why don't they? It's supposed to be their damn business. Never Ever order from Swim2000, people. I believe the other two stores mentioned above are actually the same business, so I would avoid them too.

[wolf]

Get on the phone to your credit card company ASAP.

Amazon.com has several of the Finals suits, not that one, but a bunch that look very, very cool.