This Is the Only Bathing Suit I've Ever Actually Loved
Scouting Report: Coco Reef's Wrap Bikini is the most supportive and flattering bathing suit I've tried. It's adjustable and fits like a bra.
Prior to this year, I have never loved a single bathing suit I’ve owned, and that’s kind of sad. I don’t think I’m alone in feeling this way, but I do have my own specific reasons: Every bathing suit I’ve ever tried on felt improperly sized, overly revealing, blindingly colorful, or not at all supportive. And then, out of pure desperation, I’d buy it anyway. After 29 years on this earth, however, I’ve finally broken that streak. I’ve officially fallen in love with Coco Reef’s wrap underwire bikini — and even though I didn’t try it on prior to getting it, it still fits like a glove.
How, exactly, could that be possible? Unlike traditional swim sizing (small, medium, large, etc.), Coco Reef does things a bit differently. Instead of a full set in one size, they often sell the tops and bottoms separately, with the tops sized like most bras. Most of them even have underwire, adjustable straps, and covered hook-and-eye closures with multiple adjustment levels, so even when you’re eyeballing it from behind a computer screen, it’s designed to feel custom-made when it arrives. They also carry a wide range of sizes, including plus.