Arena Womens Arena Feel Womens Mesh Panel Vent Back Stretchy Swimsuit Stylish Ladies Bathing Suit

ARENA Feel Women's Mesh Panels Vent Back One Piece Swimsuit Elegant Sexy Ladies Bathing Suit Stretchy Sophisticated Swimwear (size 42 aka XL) The description seems to be undergoing some updates, so perhaps it will be a little clearer sizing-wise for you. I LOVED the look of this, even though that is a skinny model shown in the photo and I am a fluffy woman typically wearing 16W-18W (hips larger) aka XL or XXL clothes. I cross referenced their size 42 using random google search for a European size to a USA size and google came back with 42 matching to 16W. Given it is a swimsuit, my larger hips I thought this suit would work out - and it is GREAT!! There is amazing amount of tag information, and it is pre-scored as they know you are going to cut off that scratchy multi-layered internal tag(s). If you don't, then those tag(s) go inside under your bust and while on dry land they actually didn't bother me as much as I expected. However, I don't want to be in the community pool and wanting some scissors, so I cut my tags off on the score lines. There is a black logo on the hip, which you might not notice at all. The logo is done in a rubbery feel, but I didn't know it was there until my hand happened to brush across that part of the suit while I was wearing it. The black on black logo on the hip blends so well I had problems getting it to show up for the photo I wanted to include. There is a clasp pulling the back neckline together. My first time trying on the suit, I had help to get it closed. I then played with the clasp, and I have found with practice I can easily get in and back out without any assistance. The suit has a trim fit, and that clasp is functional else the suit would not be able to have such a streamlined look. All the seams are sewn very well and are smooth and comfortable, as you can see a bit of example seem in my (many) tag(s) photos. The fabric is both firm and stretchy, if that even makes sense. Sort of like how a shaper feels, but not that firm. It's something so comfortable that I can see myself not just for short visits to the community pool, but wearing this swimsuit all day/weekend/vacation doing snorkeling, scuba diving, and/or boating trips! My boyfriend LOVES the mesh panels. To me they seem modest but to him they are sexy, so I guess to each their own. I do love the way I look in this suit. It is a suit designed for being active in the water and yet looking wonderful when on the beach or poolside. THANK YOU!! I LOVE IT!!! Hope this info helps someone out there. Read more

The big three of swimming--Speedo, Arena, and Tyr--are what I wore when I was swimming competitively. Arena suits wear like iron. This suit is so very flattering and the photos don't do it justice. There is a hipster bikini bottom and a bandeau top all covered by a tiny mesh in black. The leg cut is not too high to be both flattering and modest, and the bandeau is wide enough to cover my D-cup boobs. I usually wear a size 36 but in a swimsuit I will actually swim in I go up a size. I don't want to feel like I can't move freely when I'm swimming. For laying on a beach the 36 would be fine. I love this suit. Read more

Love it! I ordered this one-piece swimsuit, and it’s so beautiful and flattering! It’s sexy, stylish, and made of high-quality fabrics! I’m satisfied and highly recommend it! Read more

When I ordered this suit, I thought I was ordering a competition type of suit that has a little bit of style. But I think this is really a fashion suit that looks like a competition suit. I ordered my regular size 34 in a competition suit, and it's a comfortable fit, the length is about right. According to the size chart, I am between a 32 and a 34, but I didn't want it to be too short in the torso, so I went with the 34. The mesh inserts are not too revealing. I thought that my muffin top would be visible, but it is hard to see. 5 stars for that! The solid material is thin. Absolutely no modesty padding in the chest area. May be a bit revealing in cold water, if so, then may only be able to wear this for early morning lap swimming in the dark. Since a lot of the top is mesh, I wondered if the shoulder straps would stretch out quickly, because the mesh material is also thin. When I water tested this, the shoulder straps stayed put when swimming laps, even with the clasp undone. But the leg openings were a little loose, especially around the rear, allowing the suit to ride up my cheeks. It wasn't too bothersome, but it could get annoying as the suit loosens up. It may fit better on those who have a more curvy figure. I compared the leg openings with my competition suits and did notice that the cut for the leg was higher on this suit. Deducting a star because of the loose fit around the legs and the thin material, but overall, a decent suit for lounging around the pool and taking a few laps. Because the material doesn't feel that substantial, I don't think it will be durable enough for daily / frequent use or for getting thrashed around in the waves. Read more

I like this one-piece because it's not your mama's one-piece. It holds you in, but it has the sheer panels, which adds the sexiness to it. It would feel comfortable wearing this for water sports. The suit is well made, and the material is very nice. Love it! Read more

I carefully checked the size charts and ordered a 30. For reference, I’m 5’ 7” and about 132 lbs and fairly large chested. The suit is a bit challenging to get over my hips, and you have to put one arm in at a time, but once it’s on, it looks and feels great! The back connector is slightly challenging to fasten on your own. The sheer panel is nicely placed. The legs are maybe a bit high cut for my taste, but overall, I really like this suit! Read more

I was excited about this swimsuit, but when it arrived I discovered there were no breasts pads. My girls don't have any protection or support. No go for me, unfortunately. Otherwise, nice swimsuit. Read more