Finding a swimsuit you love is the easy part. Knowing it will fit beautifully before it arrives is what makes the difference between a piece you reach for all summer and one that stays in the drawer. This guide walks you through how to choose your swimsuit size with confidence, using a few simple measurements and the TVOE size chart.
How to Measure Yourself
You only need a soft measuring tape, a mirror, and a couple of minutes. For the most accurate results, measure over bare skin or close-fitting underwear, and keep the tape snug but never tight enough to press into your body. Stand naturally and breathe normally.
Chest (bust). Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust, usually across the nipple line, keeping it level all the way around your back. Let your arms rest at your sides.
Waist. Find the narrowest part of your torso, typically just above the navel and below the ribcage. Wrap the tape around without pulling it in, and relax your stomach.
Hips. Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
Write down all three numbers in centimetres. Together they tell a clearer story than any single measurement, and they are the key to reading the chart below.
How to Read the TVOE Size Chart
TVOE swimwear is offered in sizes XS to L. Compare your measurements against the chart and look for the size where your chest, waist, and hips fall most consistently.
| Size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 78–82 | 58–60 | 88–91 |
| S | 83–86 | 61–65 | 92–95 |
| M | 87–90 | 67–70 | 96–99 |
| L | 91–96 | 71–74 | 100–104 |
If all three of your measurements point to the same size, that is your size. If they spread across two sizes, it helps to prioritise the area where fit matters most to you, often the hips for bottoms and the bust for tops. For more detail, our full size guide breaks everything down step by step.
What to Do If You're Between Sizes
It is completely normal for your body not to match a single column exactly. When you find yourself between two sizes, choosing the larger of the two is often the better call. A swimsuit that sits gently on the body is far more comfortable and flattering than one that digs in.
This is especially true at TVOE, where many of our bottoms feature thin or adjustable side ties. Those ties let you draw the fit in precisely where you want it, so a slightly larger size rarely feels too loose. You get a fit that is tailored to you rather than to a label.
Fit Tips for One-Pieces vs Bikinis
One-pieces. Because a one-piece connects your bust, waist, and hips in a single garment, length matters as well as width. If your torso is longer than average, lean toward the larger size to avoid the suit pulling down at the shoulders or up at the hips. Pay closest attention to where your bust and hips land on the chart, as these are the points that carry the structure. Explore the cuts and necklines in our one-piece swimsuits collection to find a silhouette that flatters your shape.
Bikinis. A two-piece gives you the freedom to mix sizes, which is wonderful if your top and bottom measurements fall in different rows. Choose your bikini top based on your bust, and your bottoms based on your hips and waist. Adjustable ties on the bottoms, and often on the top straps, make fine-tuning effortless.
Across both styles, remember that our fabric is a premium Italian biflex, typically 80% polyamide and 20% elastane. It has a generous, supportive stretch that moulds gently to the body, so the right size will feel smooth and secure rather than restrictive.
Finding Your Perfect Fit
Choosing the right swimsuit size comes down to three honest measurements and a chart you now know how to read. Take your time, trust the numbers, and when in doubt size up and let the ties do the rest. When you are ready, browse the full swimwear collection and find the piece that feels like it was made for you. We can't wait to see how you wear it.
