At The Orchid Boutique, we know it’s hard to shop for swimwear online. Let’s face it, choosing something without trying it on can be a bit of a challenge. Luckily for you, we’ve seen and tried on every single item in our store, and we happen to span all ranges when it comes to body types and silhouettes. We also carry a wide variety of brands and styles so you can find the perfect suit for you. This means, sizing varies from brand to brand and style to style. We’ve put together this informative guide to help you easily navigate your way through purchasing luxury designer swimwear here at The Orchid Boutique. And remember, we’re always available to help you with specific sizing questions via phone at 1-877-288-9564, our chat feature online at the top right of the site, or e-mail at customerservice@theorchidboutique.com.

How to Measure Yourself

When measuring yourself for swimwear and apparel sizing, be sure to use a soft measuring tape for sewing. Tip: if you don’t have a soft measuring tape available, use a piece of string then compare to a straight measuring tape or stick.

Bust- To find your true bust measurement, place the measuring tape under your arms and measure around the fullest part of your bustline. Don’t squeeze the tape too tight, just enough to lie on top of your chest. Also, be sure to measure this after you have taken a full breath in and out to find your true measurement.

Waist- To find your waist measurement, place the tape measure around your natural waistline, not where the waist of your pants sit. This is the narrowest portion of the torso and is usually close to your belly button.

Hips- To find your hip measurement, stand up straight with your legs together and measure around the widest portion of your hip area.

Sizing Information by Designer

Maaji, Agatha & Malai

These brands tend to run smaller than mainstream. If you fall between two sizes for Maaji, Agatha or Malai, we recommend selecting the larger size.

Some Maaji swimsuits are sold as separates, meaning you may purchase the top and bottom at different sizes. If this option is available, the product page will provide two separate drop down boxes for size choices; one labeled as ‘Top Options’ and one labeled as ‘Bottom Options.’ If only one drop down box appears on the product page, then that particular Maaji style is sold only as a one-size set. Therefore one size must be chosen for both the top and the bottom.

Agatha swimsuits are sold as a one-size set. Malai swimsuits are sold as separates.

L*Space Swimwear

This brand tends to run true to size. Some tops provide removable padding (check individual product description for details). Bottom coverage will also be stated within individual product descriptions. Many L*Space styles feature string ties at the hips on bottoms or one-pieces and at the neck or back for tops or one-pieces. These ties allow adjustability for an ideal fit.

Vix, Despi & Doppia

These brands tend to run a tad smaller than mainstream. Depsi is a Brazilian brand but runs off of American sizing. Unless otherwise noted in the product description, Despi, Vix and Doppia styles provide full coverage at the rear. These brands are sold as separates.

Despi and Doppia tops provide excellent coverage. These tops are excellent options for women with larger chest sizes looking for triangle or bandeau styles.

Sabz Swimwear, Sabz Luxury & Orchid Label

These brands tend to be cut slightly smaller, especially in bottoms. If you are in between sizes, we recommend selecting the larger size. Top styles featuring underwire fit best when they are completely filled out. If you are in between sizes with an underwire top, we recommend choosing the smaller size. Sabz Swimwear, Sabz Luxury and Orchid Label styles are sold as separates.

Paradizia & Mar de Rosas

These brands tend to run smaller than mainstream overall. Paradizia and Mar de Rosas styles are sold as one size sets. Within the one size sets, these styles tend to run larger on the tops and smaller on the bottoms. If you are between two sizes for this brand in your pant, waist and/or hip measurements, we recommend choosing the larger size. Bottoms provide moderate or Brazilian coverage (coverage option is started in individual product description detail).

Agua Bendita

This brand tends to run smaller than mainstream overall. If you are in between sizes, we recommend selecting the larger size. Some particular styles from Agua Bendita do offer larger coverage tops (this will be stated within the individual product description). Agua Bendita suits are sold as one size sets.

Salinas & Maui

These brands tend to run smaller than mainstream. If you are in between sizes, we recommend selecting the larger size. While these suits run small overall, they run especially small in the bottoms. Maui suits are sold as one-size sets.

Beach Bunny

This brand runs a size or two smaller than mainstream. However, the tops run true to size. If you are in between bottom sizes, we recommend selecting the larger size. Beach Bunny styles are sold as separates, so choose your sizes separately. Bottoms from Beach Bunny provide moderate or Brazilian cut coverage at the rear (coverage option is started in individual product description detail). Moderate coverage Beach Bunny styles run smaller and show more cheek than average moderate coverage styles.

Nanette Lepore, Badgley Mischka & Betsey Johnson

These brands tend to run slightly larger than mainstream. Nanette Lepore, Badgley Mischka and Betsey Johnson provide full coverage at the rear. These brands also offer larger coverage for tops. If you are in between sizes, we recommend selecting the smaller size. These brands are sold as separates.

Badgley Mischka sizing is based on European sizes. See the size chart for comparison details.

Seafolly & Camilla + Marc

These brands tend to run true to size. Seafolly and Camilla + Marc are Australian brands converted into American sizing for ease of ordering. Some Seafolly styles offer larger coverage tops which are excellent choices for women with larger chest sizes. These brands also offer excellent support and coverage. Bottoms from Seafolly and Camilla + Marc provide moderate coverage at the rear unless otherwise stated (coverage option is started in individual product description detail). Camilla + Marc is sold as one size sets. Seafolly is sold as separates.

OndadeMar and Sav Summer

These brands run true to size. OndadeMar suits are sold as separates. Some Sav Summer suits are sold as separates, meaning you may purchase the top and bottom at different sizes. If this option is available, the product page will provide two separate drop down boxes for size choices; one labeled as ‘Top Options’ and one labeled as ‘Bottom Options.’ If only one drop down box appears on the product page, then that particular Sav Summer style is sold only as a one-size set. Therefore one size must be chosen for both the top and the bottom.

OndadeMar Vintage

This brand tends to run smaller than mainstream. If you are between two sizes, we recommend selecting the larger size. OndadeMar Vintage suits are sold as one size sets.