In the past year, Triangl Swimwear has become one of the most iconic and popular swimsuit brands in the world. Everyone wants to get their hands on one of their brightly colored neoprene bikinis. Since they are quite pricey, I did a lot of research before buying one and fretted incessantly about the size, style and fit of the bikini I was going to get. I finally settled on the Poppy style in the color Flamingo Fling.
Let me start off by saying that I am no
model. Obviously the bikinis look amazing on bronzed, toned, tall bodies
lounging on the beach like they haven't a care in the world and eat
nothing but celery. I am not 5'10" with legs that go on for days and
wanted to show what the swimwear looks like on a normal girl. I'm a
little on the short side but have pretty normal proportions and fit in standard size small or size 4 clothing.
The style:
First
off, I love this bikini. The colors really are as vibrant as they look
on the website, and help bring out your tan. The bikini is also really
comfortable. I was skeptical that the neoprene might be too thick and
stiff for a bikini, but it is surprisingly soft and easy to move around
in. I like how sturdy the material is, it won't ever sag or stretch out
like some other swimsuits, so it is a good investment. I love the color
scheme of mint, pink, and white in this bikini. I was concerned that the
colors would be overwhelming, but they really work well together. I was
also not sure how I would like the mesh detailing on this version of
the Poppy and almost went with another color, but I'm glad I didn't. The
mesh is hardly noticeable but does give an extra dimension and texture
which I like, it doesn't look cheap at all.
The fit:
My
main concern was the fit of the top. Since I was getting the Poppy
bikini which has under wire cups, it had to fit perfectly to prevent
gaping. I feel with the other Triangl bikinis that have triangle shaped
tops like the Chloe or Ollie styles, there is a bit more flexibility in
fit. For reference, I am a 32A sometimes B and I ended up getting a size
small. The top does fit pretty well, the band length is just right. The
cup size is fine for me, but I feel like I could have gotten an XS if I
wanted a more push up effect. There is no padding in the bikini,
although the under wire does a good job of lifting, and the neoprene is thick enough to essentially be padded. Triangl has recently updated the style to have adjustable straps which helps the fit.
Another
thing I was worried about was that the bottoms would fit like a diaper,
as some other reviews said that the bottoms often would have a bit of a
roomy fit in the bum, but I don't have this problem at all. The bottoms
fit perfectly around my hips and provide good coverage in the back
without looking like granny panties. I wear a size 26 in jeans and
shorts for reference and I got the bottoms in size small too. If you
need a larger top and a smaller bottom, or vice versa, you can mix and
match sizes on the Triangl website which is super helpful since I know a
lot of girls have to wear different sized bottoms and tops. If you are
worried about sizing, Triangl has a live chat on their website 24/7 and
they will give you advice on what is best for you.
Overall:
This bikini is beautiful. Hands down my favorite bikini I have ever owned.
It is high maintenance though, you need to hand wash it after every use
and always keep it laying flat, or else the neoprene will crease. I
would splurge and buy an original Triangl and not a dupe. The fakes that
I have seen do not fit as well, do not hold their shape, and simply are
not as good quality.
