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  1. #1
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    Athleta swimsuits?

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    I just received the new Athleta http://www.athleta.com/ catalog in the mail and would like to buy a new swimsuit. I have some shirts from their company and I love them. I could easily drop $500 in their account if I had it to spare.
    Has anyone purchased swimwear from them? What are your impressions?
    If you haven't seen their catalog - RUN AWAY NOW - I don't want to give you any more reasons to stimulate the economy

  2. #2
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    I've had a bit of a problem getting used to their ego sizing. There is no other measuring method on earth that would put me in a size 6.

    I have four items from them. One I really like and it fits well. The other three I really like the design but the fit is not quite right.
    I also think they're a bit overpriced and will probably buy from Title 9 next time.

    (no disloyalty to TE here, they just have dresses and such things that TE doesn't carry)
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  3. #3
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    I could buy every single thing in the Athleta catalog! I have 3 of their swim suits and I would say they are true to size. The basic halter one piece tank really is flattering and, it comes with "foam pads" to insert in the bra, a necessary item for someone like me... I can buy their swim skirts and feel good in a 2 piece.
    I am thin, but I don't look that great in a bathing suit. The only time i did, I was so skinny, people thought I had stopped eating. So, it's important to me that I can find flattering suits. The only complaint I have is I wish they had some of those really nice looking suits that are for C-DD cups for us flat chested people!
    The other thing I like about Athleta is that they have made a serious commitment to carrying petite sizes in almost everything. They even have xxsmall petites and pants that have a 28.5 inch inseam. Most regular clothing companies have started making their petite pants with a 30" inseam.

  4. #4
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    Thanks for your replies!!
    I think that it is great that they carry petite - however I am the opposite - I love that they have clothes for tall sizes! Well put on the cup sizes, says the woman who could prolly' still fit in a training bra
    Zen- I like title 9 too. Ah, to have a clothing budget of $400 a month

 

 

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