This is amazingly cool. I recently met up with my sisters in Vegas for a birthday weekend and wanted something for the very snazzy hotel pool complex. Trouble is I'm getting older and have lost a fair bit of weight leading to some serious thigh slump. I didn't really want to wear my very practical pool unitard or my more-than-a-little-frumpy mom swim skirt. When I found a ridiculously cute swimsuit at Torrid (I like to call it my "Plus Size Riviera Barbie Suit") it was almost perfect; the "almost" being that the very supportive fabric cut me off at the thigh and made it look like my thighs were melting. Enter the RipSkirt. I threw it on over my cute suit whenever I wasn't in the pool and felt perfectly comfortable walking around the pool complex and lounging in the cabana without having to wear a heavy coverup or a sopping wet swim skirt. My (more normal sized) sister loves to surf and swim and wanted one for just straight up going out after playing in the water. I anticipate using it with more practical suits for driving to the lake or pool (driving in just a swimsuit always feels too weird for me) and wearing as a coverup on the pool deck or while kayaking. We have a really casual and open Oru Kayak and while I don't really want to swim in the lake, I inevitably get a little damp while paddling. I can wear this over just plain swim bottoms and add a tank with built in bra and be good for the whole day - even if we grab some food afterwards. This with a longer swim top (or just a bikini top if that's how you roll) can make hanging out in a lawn chair, running to the bathroom, walking back the car or bus, and generally getting around just a little more comfortable The fabric really is quick dry and I love the little bit of stretch to it. It's a sporty, athletic type cloth and attaches with two generous velcro tabs, allowing some flexibility with fit. Personally, I'm *way* bigger in the hip than the waist (4-6 sizes worth) and was easily able to make it work. It hung a little crooked, but that's to be expected with my proportions and it didn't really bother me. It never fell off and was really comfortable. If I ever move back to the tropics, I would wear this and a light tank over a two piece every single day of the year. Suits with built in swim skirts might just be a thing of the past. Read more
Fits great, true to size, and washes well. It dries quickly and looks nice over a swimsuit, or dressed up for dinner with a nice shirt. Read more
This is my 4th RipSkirt. I wear them to the pool and the beach and they are my favorites to pack for cruises because they take up very little space but are very versatile. I have 2 in length 1 and this is my second length 2. I wanted one in this length in black, and I am so glad I decided to go for it. They have fixed the only 2 "complaints" I had about these skirts: the card holder and the label. Previous versions that I own had the RipSkirt label on the front of the skirt, which didn't bother me for patterned skirts around the pool or beach, but I wanted my black skirt to look less sporty so I could throw it on for evening at nicer restaurants or just to look a little dressier. They no longer put that label on the outside, so now it serves that purpose perfectly! The second issue I had with my other skirts was that the card holder was just a tad bit too snug and required a little extra work to get the card to fit. My new version clearly has a slightly larger card holder and it is super easy to fit a credit card, cash, and/or ID now, but they are still perfectly secure. The cut is very flattering, the material is nice, and they are so handy to throw on over a swimsuit. I get compliments all the time when I wear them. They also have plenty of coverage so there are no issues if the weather gets a bit windy. I find them to be true to size, and there is some flexibility in the fit because of the length of the velcro closures. They do tend to fit best at my natural waist, so if you want to wear it lower on you hips you might need to size up. I wear a 16/XL comfortably in most clothes and the XL fits perfectly with some room to adjust to either side if I lose or gain a few pounds. I couldn't be happier and I highly recommend these skirts. Read more
This wrap skirt is well made, functional and flattering. There is plenty of velcro for just the right fit. It's the perfect length for this 60+ yr old, exactly what I was looking for. I like it so much I bought another in the Black Pearl Batik and they will be going to Hawaii with me! The reason for only 4 stars is the reverse side is white and I would have liked it better if it was navy to compliment the pattern. Read more
I purchased the medium because I wanted the little extra length. I wasn't sure I would be comfortable in a small. I wear size 8 in pants. In better clothing I can fit into a 6. I am about 5ft 71/2". I have about a 31 waist. (I know I am working on it) and have long legs. The skirt was the perfect length. I did try on the SHORTER version because my Sister ordered it in a medium. It was very short on me. She is 5 ft 5" an it was too short for her because her hips took up the length. It was just a bit large in the waist for me. The skirt offers a generous length of velcro to accommodate for waist sizes. I am good with sewing so I just moved the velcro. I just love the skirts. I also purchased the Paisley Blush. The skirts were perfect for a trip to the Galapagos. I was able to hike in them. They do wrap around very well. Generous amount of material. No problems with them splitting open. Used them over a suit when we went snorkeling and also for dinners on the ship. Just dressed them up with a nice top and scarf. I like to travel light and with clothes that won't wrinkle too much. The fabric met my travel standards. Around town they are wonderful. I am a swimmer. The skirts are so easy to throw on over my suit. Also look great for errands after. Looking forward to my next trip. These will surely be packed on my next trip. Read more
