Hoaka Swimwear

My overall rating

Y'all, I love my hoaka swim suits. Fyi my sizing is Bust 29, hips 35. I wear a 27 in Levi jeans and a 32C bra. But my black one continually dies my skin black. At first I thought it might be my sun screen but I would put the suit on and get to the...   +

Y'all, I love my hoaka swim suits. Fyi my sizing is Bust 29, hips 35. I wear a 27 in Levi jeans and a 32C bra.

But my black one continually dies my skin black. At first I thought it might be my sun screen but I would put the suit on and get to the beach before putting the sun screen on and just on the drive it dyed my thighs black... Not cute! I've tried soaking it in cold water, I've tried changing sun screen, I've tried no sun screen but still no change!

Other issues I've encountered, They are tricky to size. I have size small and medium bottoms and both sizes have their own issues. So when I wear my
-modern style small bottoms- they barely cover my butt crack ?but no camel toe.
-Bootykini small- only fit comfortably if I pull up on my hips high, but causes mild camel toe..So my lady feels strangled if you know what I mean..
- cheeky small- barely covers my butt crack but no camel toe
- Hip bottoms medium- much better coverage but terrible camel toe due to a wider piece of fabric in the crotch..

I feel like I can't win with the bottoms. Which is crazy because I own a bunch of them! If I knew a tailor who could work with the material I'd order medium and have the crotches fixed but no one I've talked to is confident about working with neoprene. I even tried buying special pads that prevent camel toe in swim wear! Which does work for the smalls but it's uncomfortable. I'm always worrying it will come out.

My tops are great! Again I have an array of sizes, but I'll tell you this:
Size up. If you think you're a small, get a small+ or small++! This will save you from many a nip slip! I have two size small tops and a medium top. Next time I'm going to try a small++.

All in all I think the issues I've had are the same issue you'll have ordering any swimsuit online. However I do wish they had + options for the bottoms so I could have my butt crack cover while also not having camel toe.
The fabric is a great quality when it's not bleeding on you lol. I've surfed and body boarded in my hoaka and it does stay in place well!

Also for a brand that preaches body positivity It would be great to see them use women's sizes vs junior sizes. Why not use both right? Because their "plus size" options barely fit the average sized woman.

The brand isn't perfect but they definitely are working hard and innovating. In comparison to other brands they turn out new styles and sizes way quicker. And I do think they listen and care about their customers. I will keep trying to find my perfect fit hoaka! I'll update if I find it lol ?✌️    -