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Monday, May 2, 2011

Essential Swimwear Review, Discount Code & Giveaway *CLOSED*

Summer is coming, whether we think it is or not. We've had 3 nice days in the past 2 months, but I'm still not totally convinced. However, when it does decided to show it's sunny face I'll be ready thanks to Essential Swimwear.

You might remember my Review on them last year where I reviewed the Starry Night Gathered Halter in a Medium and the White Hipster Bottoms in a Small.
Well they were a bit small on me. Hard to get off especially when wet. I did use it last summer to go swimming with. As long as I dried off well afterwards then I was fine getting it off.

This Time I was sent the Watermelon Twist Front Top and the White Hipster Bottoms again. I got a Large in the top and a Medium on the bottom. it fits so much better. There's also room so I think it will fit my belly too since I'll only be about 24 weeks at the end of August when the summer is dying down!!


In the back you can either do Halter, Criss Cross (as shown) Or regular straps! It's cool that it's convertible like that, although Halter will probably be worn most often by me. It's the easiest to tie too. 

I like the twist in the front. It's really cure. And the gathers at the sides are perfect for my belly to be growing! I probably could have gotten away with a Medium on the top, but I'm happy it's a bit large for that reason. 

I can't wait to use it this summer AND use it in the hot tub next winter (after baby's born)

They have lots of styles to choose from and lots of new styles as well. Some cute things and the bottoms I received are only on sale for $11.39 right now!!!

According to their sizing I'd be a Medium all around, but that medium from last year does not fit me very well and the medium bottoms this time are a bit big. But this medium top would fit better. It's hard to determine! But based on their size I SHOULD be a Medium!

Price: Some bottoms are $11.39. The tops are about $35.99. Still worth it. They're great quality!

Overall: ***** My suit from last year has held up well. 

 Discount Code MOMMY10 will give you 10% off until May 21st


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  1. i like Candy Stripe Tankini Top


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  11. i like theoseans waves halter top with the Aqua Basic Bottom
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  13. I love the Chocolate Brown Twist Front Top and the Chocolate Brown High Waist Bottoms. Too cute!
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  14. I like the Metallic Twist Front!
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  17. Watermelon Twist Front Top
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  18. I think I would choose the Metallic Twist Front Top and the Black Basic Bottoms.
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  23. Black Scribbles Halter Top Navy Hawaiian Board Shorts mrs.mommyyatgmail

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  24. I'd love to win the Watermelon Twist Front Top and the White Hipster Bottoms (like you got) but I also like the Topiary Halter Top.
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  33. I like the Chocolate Brown High Waist Bottoms and the Chocolate Brown Twist Front Top .

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  34. My favorite item is the White Twist Front Top with the Periwinkle Striped High Waist Bottoms
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  40. Black Garden Sweetheart Top is the top I would get
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  44. My favorites are the
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  50. i like the Chocolate Brown Twist Front Top and the Chocolate Brown High Waist Bottoms.
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  55. I like the Ebony Halter Top and the Black Bacic Bottoms/

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  63. I like the watermelon twist top and the black board shorts.

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  70. I'd pick the navy twist top and the navy hipster bottoms!
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  77. I'd like the Blue Palms Sweetheart Top with the Navy Swim Skirt
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  92. I like the Chocolate Stripe Tankini Top

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  104. My choice would be the Metallic Twist Front Top
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  111. I like the black garden sweetheart top with the front seam black dots bottoms. Very cute and looks like it would be comfortable under a wetsuit.
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  157. id love the Coral Paradise Sweetheart Top

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  167. i like the white twist front top and white hipster bottoms
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  168. I'd choose the Red Wheel halter and black swimskirt.

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  182. I like the black skirted bottoms with the black scribbles halter!
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