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When Carve Designs began in 2003, we didn't add sustainability to our checklist - we made it our core vision. That hasn't changed.
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Shop Recycled SwimI am 5'3, 120# with a 32D chest size. I purchased a Small D/DD size. I can't tell if it doesn't fit well or if it's too big. I was disappointed that the straps aren't adjustable. I think this could have helped. I also expected it to be more of a "compression fit", but it gapes in some areas. Again, adjustable straps may have helped here. The suit itself is cute, but if you need extra support in the chest or tummy control in the waist, I would not recommend.
Love this one piece. Great fit and perfect for waves or pool.
I've swam in the Beacon Pro for years and absolutely love it. It's the best lap swimsuit I've ever tried. (For ref, I'm 5' 3, size SM, 34C cup, ~120-125 lbs, and I swim a mile at least 3-4X per week. It holds up forever.) I also wore the Beacon Pro (in black) while pregnant, swimming all the way up until 40 weeks and 2 days (it still fit, more or less!). So, in my post partum return to the pool this summer, I opted for the Melon Stripe w. Watermelon color thinking it'd be a fun way to depart from my usual black color. (New mom trying to be cool, I guess, hah.) But today, I got out of the pool at the Y and to my shock and embarrassment, it was see-through! I'm talking: breast pads visible, belly button visible, etc. It was awful. Can't recco this suit enough, but stick to the darker colors and patterns, unless you want to put on a show. Eek!
In good news, I reached out to customer service and they issued me a store credit. They don't plan to restock the darker colors this summer, sadly, so I guess I'll have to wait until next year or try something else for this season. I'm a Carve Designs die-hard when it comes to lap swimsuits, so I'm sure I'll find something. Long story short: if you're thinking about the melon color, skip it.
I bought this swimsuit years ago and wore it out. I was excited to see it was still sold by Carve, but this time it is way cheekier than when i bought it 5-7 years ago. It constantly gives me a wedgie. Love the swimsuit otherwise. But kind of hard to love a suit that I'm not comfortable in.
The color is great. The fit for me needed more support on sides/back for bust especially once suit would be in water there would be too much give. I would love if this configuration would address the strap/side/back issue. Thank you for asking.
When Carve Designs began in 2003, we didn't add sustainability to our checklist - we made it our core vision. That hasn't changed.