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Old 05-30-2012, 03:50 PM
Abbyguy Abbyguy is offline
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Default Question about sizing

Hey guys,

I recently won a couple speedos off eBay and the seller messages me after auction end that the speedos I won laid flat are about 12" and 13" across. What would that be in overall waist size? I am doubting these are going to fit me as I am a 32" waist and the seller has given me the option to opt out of paying as she listed these as a men's size small and medium.

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Old 05-30-2012, 04:27 PM
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Loaded question. Different fabrics stretch differently. The lycra and spandex suits have a lot more stretch than the nylon or polyester. You will have to try on then measure a few suits to get an idea of what works for your body. NEVER go by S M L in sizing. Some companies call a 28" inch waist is small while others call 32" small. Unless you are very lean Asian suits will be too small - even if upsized. Be cautious of fakes too -- if a Andrew Cristian suit fits well (made in US) the copies that come out of China, though look the same in pics, they are not. If you see "Asian Sizing" run -- it is a fake.
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Old 05-30-2012, 05:15 PM
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The seller seems to be fair - take the opt-out - these are boys' size.
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Old 05-30-2012, 05:45 PM
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These are legit speedo suits from a seller in Michigan. They are the Lycra polyamide material. I agree Byron, I can't see a 12" across waist stretching to my 32" waist. Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm thinking I will opt out of the purchase. Just glad a got a good seller!
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Old 05-30-2012, 07:34 PM
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Hmmm...I have a size 34 Speedo and 34 TYR - laid flat, they are both about 13.5" across at the waist, so a 12-13" suit might be about a size 32?
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Old 05-30-2012, 07:43 PM
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I have mostly 32" at home. Will have to measure them when I get home later. They are pretty hot suits too, just sucks they might be too small for me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390422647589...#ht_4854wt_702
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Old 05-31-2012, 12:19 AM
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OK - one might pass but not the other:

see http://www.swimeroo.com/Information68
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Old 05-31-2012, 12:24 AM
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Sizing : http://www.swimmeroo.com/Information/68
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Old 05-31-2012, 03:05 PM
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Default Should be under the Women's Bottoms thread...

These are women's lifeguard two piece bottoms, not men's suits.
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Old 05-31-2012, 04:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by instigater2479
These are women's lifeguard two piece bottoms, not men's suits.

Once again another thread comes back around to womens bikini bottoms. What have I started?
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