Ratings & Reviews
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 16 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 14 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
94%would recommend these products
FitRated -0.2 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
16 reviews
  • AL
    AnnMarie L.
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    Lucie 6" Compression Short: Black - FINAL SALE
    I recommend this product
    Usual Size Worn XL
    Height 5'3 - 5'5
    Body Type Curvy / Busty
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    21 hours ago
    Best Compression Swim Shorts Ever!!!

    I bought these on a whim as compression swim shorts never fit me very well with my curvy body shape. I am happy to say that they are comfortable and don't either roll or scrunch up or feel like they are cutting me in half. I love that they are high-waisted and that they stay put, even when I sit or bend down. I typically feel self-conscious in two-piece swim wear because of the creeping factor, but no creeping at all with these so no need for constant readjustment!

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  • LD
    Lorraine D.
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    Lucie 6" Compression Short: Tide - FINAL SALE
    I recommend this product
    Usual Size Worn MD
    Height 5'6 - 5'8
    Body Type Average
    Size Purchased MD
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Bike shorts

    Great fit and cute

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    LM27
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    Lucie 6" Compression Short: Cloud Mezcal - FINAL SALE
    I recommend this product
    Usual Size Worn LG
    Height 5'6 - 5'8
    Body Type Athletic
    Size Purchased LG
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    Finally! Real coverage

    I absolutely love these swim bottoms!! So many bikini bottoms claim to be full coverage but still show a huge chunk of cheek and give me a wedgy I have to unpick all day long if I'm actually trying to be active at the beach or lake. These are fabulous and I love the cute fabric. I'm not as into loose shorts or swim skirts that have extra fabric that gets in the way, so compression shorts are ideal. Thank you for actually designing suits for multiple types of bodies!!

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    Laurie M.
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    Lucie 6" Compression Short: Cloud Mezcal - FINAL SALE
    I recommend this product
    Usual Size Worn MD
    Height 5'3 - 5'5
    Body Type Average
    Size Purchased MD
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Perfect fit!

    As a 50 something, my thighs aren’t as toned as they used to be. I feel comfortable in the pool or on the beach with these great shorts.

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    Rachel
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    Lucie 6" Compression Short: Navy - FINAL SALE
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Beach vs Pool

    I really like these shorts - I got both the 6 and 8 inch in the navy blue to give myself some options. They look cute with the Korbyn bikini top and also with the print rashguards. I do get a bit of rolling at the waist and would prefer them not to be so high-waisted, but they still work well for me and I love having the extra coverage on the bottom for water activities. I thought they were designed for swimming, but maybe they're meant more for surfing and fitness? Either way, I wouldn't recommend wearing them in a pool. They're great for the beach or anywhere with unchlorinated water, but after wearing mine in a chlorinated pool for 3 or 4 lap swimming sessions the stitching has noticeably faded. It now stands out as a light purple against the dark navy of the fabric and they look a lot older and more worn than they actually are, which is disappointing. I always rinse them right away after getting out of the pool and wash them in cold water on the delicate cycle with a delicates-specific detergent, so I would expect them to still look good as new after so few wearings.

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