Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Slimming Swimwear Tankini Top Print

Nice suit, only I always wear a ten, but this one is too small for me. I also like the color and shape of it.

I bought the top with the scoop neck in a size 14 and it fit great. I decided to try this style and ordered the same size. It fit much smaller and was very tight around the stomach area. Needed to return it. I will order the scoop neck in another color.

Color is really nice but the fit is too tight on top

I ordered a size larger than my current swimsuit per comments, but the suit was way too tight for me. Nice looking and good quality, but just too tight fitting for me.

I have several of these tankini tops, all the same size 12. This one is very tight. Have to return.

This was cute but definitely size up from your normal size. I had to return because the slimming effect made it not fit right..plus the length is very short.

Recommend getting at least 2 sizes larger than you are used to. A fight to put on and had to have husband's help getting it off. Didn't like the style, but loved the colors. Returning.

Well made but not the right fit for me My size was too fitted in midsection

Needed it to be a little less like spanx. Will be returning.

Good suit for athletic activities. Good quality, fabric a little rougher than some others I've tried. Nice long torso, but fit in the bust and straps was wrong for me. Cups were in the wrong place, would probably work for others. 5'7", 135 lbs, B, 60's, long torso. Finding the right swim top is tough, hope this helps.

I liked the fabric and print. However the style wasn't flattering for me. I returned it.

The top is a small 12 I should have gotten a 14. The bottoms are a big 10. I should have gotten an 8. The quality is very good. I took them on vacation and the top kept me from food.

This tankini looks better on the model than it did on me. I probably should have bought a smaller size as it was too big (chest ) on me. The color was great.

I received the top - beautiful print. Beautiful material. However, the bottoms were on back order and by the time they were scheduled to arrive, summer would be just about over. So, the top was of no use without the briefs, and I returned the top without ever wearing it. So sad. Sad but mostly disappointed.

I ordered the tankini top in Royal Plum Ombre. In the picture, the flowers and leaves are darker and light pink; very pretty in combination with the plum background. The actual suit has bright and light orange flowers and brown leaves against the plum background. I'm sending it back.

I like the bathing suit top's construction, well made, but it is snug and being an older person, it is difficult to remove. I prefer a less snug top, I bought it over a year ago and unfortunately I won't be able to return, so make sure you try it on ASAP.

This swim top is really beautiful (I got the bright blue-can't remember exact name), but it didn't fit me well. I attribute it mostly to being small chested. It felt tight but yet I didn't quite fill it up at cups. It could work well for others though, I'm sure. The top was also shorter than what I wanted.

I read the reviews that the fit was snug but since I typically go a size up in swimwear from 10 to 12 I figured it would be ok. Nope - tankini felt too snug and to go up another size the bra would have been too large. Liked the blue print but had to return

I personally didn't like the form fit of this suit and many tankini tops these day. I'm a small Built person in my late 60's and I like a looser fitting top like they used to be made. I have that top from a few years ago and the cut definitely changed

I originally bought a size 12, my usual size, but it was very tight in the bust. Exchanged it for a 14, which did fit bust, but was way too long for my height. Sadly had to return.

Like others have said, this runs small. I suspect "slimming" in the title means "girdle" because that's how it feels. I can wear my usual size but I'm aware of it the whole time I'm wearing it and it is difficult to take off, as others have written. So if you're going for comfort, go up a size. It also has two paper tags, one of which is MADE IN CHINA, sewn into the side seam--they are very uncomfortable. Why manufacturers continue doing this is a mystery. I cut them out and all's well there, but why is that on the customer? This is my first order from Bean in quite some time, and I'm remembering why I stopped ordering. It's not the same company or quality it used to be. I'll wear this for a season or two but it's not my favorite suit ever.

I bought this swim top after looking long and hard for a supportive top with good coverage. I also wanted one that still looked stylish. I like the style and color (I got the cobalt blue print). I don't like the coverage. The cups are two small to adequately cover a large bust. Also, I wish it were underwire, for better general support. I'm going to keep it, but I'm not entirely happy with it.

I am usually a size 10...ordered a 12 ,as it said a slender cut.Could not even get the darn thing over my head..sent it back...I liked the product, just not the sizing....a little more consistent sizing would be nice

Something just felt and looked funny in the bust area on me - likely needed more support - felt smushed. Returned. Likely best for leaner person not big bust. Disappointed because I loved the length of this tankini and the flexible ruched style to disguise the belly. And it was my favorite color too!

Was disappointed in this so-called slimming tankini top. I love the neckline- more sexy than the other llbean tops!! but there is so much material in the midriff that it makes me look heavier!! Oh, well, my first disappointment in years - not a bad record for llbean!!