Swimsuit

Speedo Race Xtra Life Lycra Quantum Splice Superpro Swimsuit, Black and Purple, 36
$68.00
I just received my suit today and it looks great, but it's definitely more snug than my old speedo suit. It's not so bad that I'm sending it back or anything (I'm working on shrinking anyway...this will be extra incentive). It has some nice stomach holding in advantages...I look very svelte and shapely coming...just please don't look at the cutout back bits as I'm going!

If I'm honest I would probably have been a bit more comfortable going up a size on this suit, but I (arrogantly) figured that since I'm already swimming in a Speedo suit, the size issue wouldn't apply to me. I just ordered the same size I've been wearing, and it's definitely tight. I'll reserve final judgement until I swim a full workout in it, though. If you prefer a tight fit (and I know plenty of swimmers do) order the size you normally wear. It's a good looking suit, well constructed and with nice details that are visually slimming. You won't be sorry. For everyone else, go up a size.

Speedo Women's Race Lycra Blend Learn to Swim Solid Superpro Back One Piece Swimsuit, Black, 34
$28.00
The fabric on this suit isn't super-smooth, so I imagine it wouldn't be appropriate for competition, but the fit, price and quality are ideal for someone who hits the pool 3-5 times a week for exercise. I'm super-pleased with this find and plan to order another as soon as the first starts to wear out! Thanks Speedo, thanks Amazon!

Speedo Men's Race Endurance+ Polyester Solid Square Leg Swimsuit, Black, 32
$39.00
Good fit. Great for swimming regularly. Very low maintenance needed. Use it about 4 times a week at the local Y. No complaints

Speedo Men's Race Endurance+ Polyester Solid Jammer Swimsuit, Black, 32
$44.00
There's nothing wrong with these, they work great and I can definitely feel the difference, but just make sure you get the right size. I have larger legs than a normal guy my size because I play soccer and strength train my legs so when I got size 32 I had a real hard time even pulling them up and my legs were dying (i wear 32 in everything else). When I got 34s they worked beautifully and i love them.