Londre Bodywear Review (Large Bust & Midsize)

Last Updated on February 12, 2024

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Londre‘s sustainable one-piece swimwear and bikinis are described as “insanely flattering” and “the most flattering swimsuit”. So when looking for new swimwear I decided to test these claims and write an honest Londre Bodywear review.

I took Londre’s crossback one-piece on a recent trip and as a midsize (typically wear a size Large), petite woman in her 30s I wasn’t sure how the revealing cut was going to work for me. I especially wanted to see how the swimsuit worked on a larger bust (I have a DD cup) since most Londre styles don’t appear very supportive.

After some testing here’s my review:

Londre’s Style and Fit

Too Sexy?

I honestly think Londre swimwear looks great and their flattering claims are well-founded. However whether you actually feel confident, sexy, and comfortable is another story.

The suit shows a lot of skin which I realized was a little too much for me. While I’m usually very comfortable showing some skin at the beach, the cleavage + side boob + cheeky cut all at the same time pushed my comfort. I ended up wishing it was either higher cut at the neck, or had more fabric across the bust, or more coverage on the bum. I often felt like I wanted to pull it up or down for a little more coverage but that of course just makes the other side more revealing.

*Important to note though; I went on this recent trip with my in-laws which certainly contributed to the feeling of ‘showing too much skin’. I mostly wore my other swimsuit when hanging out with family. I likely would have felt more comfortable if it was just with my partner or friends.

Although the suit does delivers on it’s promise of being flattering. The material is very stretchy and compressive and they clearly spent a lot of time developing their cut to hug and highlight curves, and create beautiful shapes.

Since they do make high quality sustainable swimwear and clearly have flattering and well-fitting cuts, I’ve actually ordered another suit from them, the Bond Rashguard. It has more coverage and I plan on doing more swimming and water activities with my family this summer, so I think it will be a great suit for that and also having some protection from the sun!

Sizing

I found their size chart to be accurate and the size I went with based on my measurements (L) worked well and was true to size. They also have a very helpful “Calculate my Size” feature which will recommend a size based on whether you prefer a tighter, regular or looser fit, and you can see how it will fit across your bust, waist, and hips – great feature!

Even though I went with a slightly looser fit in some areas, it still felt compressive and snug, even when wet. The “calculate my size” recommendation fit how I expected it, which is always great (especially when ordering a swimsuit online). Although if it doesn’t fit they do offer free exchanges.

Londre Bodywear has an inclusive and plus size range with sizes from XS – 5XL available. They also have some one-piece ‘long’ options for people who are taller/have longer torsos.

Is Londre’s Swimwear Supportive?

I choose the crossback one-piece suit because it is supposed to be a more supportive version of their most bestselling suit, The Minimalist. While I wouldn’t recommend this suit if you’re looking for a lot of support and want do swimming or water sports; I had low expectations and it did surprise me the amount of support there is given how little fabric is across the bust.

The support all comes from how compressive the swimsuit material is – so there are no cups and nothing under the bust for support. This means that especially if you have large cups, your breasts will move and shift around. I felt secure enough that I wasn’t going to slip out but still needed to do some readjusting, especially when swimming and playing in the water.

If you are looking for a little more support you can choose a tighter fit on the bust using their ‘Calculate my Size’ tool, or some of the two-piece swimsuit styles provide support under the bust.

Quality & Price

The key element to Londre’s flattering suits is their high-quality fabric which has excellent stretch and retention and is double-layered for opacity and compression. It’s definitely not filmsy swimwear!

The suit is also clearly well-sewn and made to last. Since Londre manufactures locally in Vancouver they ensure not only ethical manufacturing but also quality construction. Londre Bodywear claims their workers are paid “above living wage” which is what I always want to hear.

Price – Is Londre Worth it?

Londre’s swimwear ranges from $138 – $168 CAD for one-pieces and $78 – $148 CAD each for tops and bottoms. Which I think is a fair price, especially considering you are getting a very good-quality, sustainable, and ethically-made swimsuit.

If the price point is out of your budget right now, keep an eye on their ‘Final Few’ section and they also have sales a few times a year.

Sustainability & Fabric

Londre Bodywear uses a fabric made from primarily recycled plastics bottles, blended with some Chitosante (an anti-bacterial and odor-resistant fabric made from byproduct shellfish shells) and spandex/elastane. Their fabrics are also Oeko-Tex certified and all water used in production is recycled in a closed-loop system.

In their production and cutting Londre works to minimize waste, and also has a recycling, take-back program for old suits.

Additionally, Londre gives back to ocean clean-up, reforestation, and coral reef restoration projects.

Is Londre Bodywear Vegan?

Since Chitosante comes from shellfish shells some vegans avoid it, however some are also okay with it because of the byproduct and waste aspects. It’s a personal decision.

Finally, if you’re interested in getting a swim, you can use Londre Bodywear coupon code VERENA15 for 15% off!

Looking for other sustainable swimwear styles? Check out our swim brand roundup!