I bought these with the idea of swimming laps in the 8” shorts and the matching reversible top (this review is mainly for others with the same idea). While they are high quality and I love the pattern, neither piece has the structural support necessary for swimming. Specifically, the waistband rolls down and the top also catches water and makes it feel like my girls might spill out. I will use them for other purposes but am back to the drawing board for swimming attire!
I bought these with the idea of swimming laps in the 8” shorts and the matching reversible top (this review is mainly for others with the same idea). While they are high quality and I love the pattern, neither piece has the structural support necessary for swimming. Specifically, the waistband rolls down and the top also catches water and makes it feel like my girls might spill out. I will use them for other purposes but am back to the drawing board for swimming attire!
Love these leggings. A bit lower in the rise than hoped for (I have a long torso) but otherwise fit perfectly and feel really good. Good heavy fabric with firm snug feel.
Keeps you warm AND cool and covers your arms. No need to bring a coat. Bonus__everyone is dazzled by the colors.
The material, The print, The fit,…it is just Perfect!!! Thank you for creating this marvellous suit in a sustainable way!!!
Love the style, color, construction, but they are WAY too baggy in the legs. I'm 6'1", 195 lbs. I should have returned them after I tried them on, but i didnt decide on their bagginess until I wore them and washed them.
Bought size 33 and they fit well around the waist and are long enough as in the photo. However, the bagginess in the legs are much more pronounced than pictured. Would have rated a 4, but for the size of the legs
Hi Earl,
Thanks so much for sharing this feedback! I would be happy to set up an exchange for a smaller size. Our Abyss Blue Best Day Ever shorts may also be an alternative to the fit of the boardshorts. Shoot us an email at hello@waterlust.com and we can set this up for you!
Thank you again for taking the time to send us this feedback. - Camilla
I have the coral pair and I like how they look and I like the conservation message, but the stitches on the inside are highly irritating and if you look at the photos, you will see that these leggings look uncomfortable where the two legs join. That is not a comfortable seam. I reached out to the company and was told they couldn't change the design. I support the ecological message and I'm sure the other swim products are good. I am an open-water swimmer and I was unable to swim comfortably in the leggings.
Appear to be of top quality.. brilliant pattern, and most importantly fit is on the money . Large here. Hoodie fits perfectly as well (xl)
Super soft, comfy and stretchy. Looks great on my odd shaped body after cancer surgery. I love how I look in this suit and it covers up the scars and is soft enough to not irritate sensitive areas. Customer service was excellent. Initial purchase was a little tight, they gladly exchanged it for the next size up. Highly recommend.
I was very hesitant about spending this amount of money on myself, as I rather spend it on my kids, but after 2 mos of pursuation by my hubby, I'm glad I bought it. I'm 5'4 at 199 at got the XXL. Glad I did. I'll be getting the matching shorts soon. The colors are spot on!!
I just heard about you a few weeks ago from a paddling partner and ordered right away, hoping that it would arrive before our next trip. Not only did I receive it quickly, but the quality and fit blew me away. Wish I'd heard about you before!!!
I love these leggings. They aren’t thin/see through. They aren’t hot and they protect me from getting burned at the beach. I love the pattern too! These are awesome.
These leggings are some of the best I’ve ever owned! The material is thick enough to provide ample coverage but is still incredibly soft and stretchy. I’m 5’5/165lb and the legendaries were a great size. If I wanted a little extra stretch I probably could’ve done the XL (I was between the size guide) but the L is perfect for a sleeker fit. I’m just waiting for my favorite designs to come back in stock and I’ll be ordering many more styles!
I love them- great selections of colors !!
VERY comfortable and fits great like everything else I purchased from this site! Love the reversible feature - like getting 2 swim suits for the price of 1! Wish you would make an ORCA rash guard to wear over the suit for when I go diving!!
Love this print, it looks much better in person than on a screen. However, this style runs VERY small in the neck. For reference, I am 5'3" and 112 pounds. I wear an XS in Waterlust leggings and the racerback cropped tank. While I like the cropped tanks, I am looking for more sun protection and decided to try the Sunsuits to wear with my leggings instead of the tanks. I ordered four Sunsuits in different patterns to match the leggings I already have. The neck on the Abalone was so tight the skin was visibly pinched when I zipped up the suit. I felt like I was being choked. I thought it was a manufacturing defect, until I tried on another print and experienced the same issue. I re-ordered the suits in a size small; the neck is better but they are too big in the arms and chest.
These fit very true to the sizing chart and are actually long enough for my very long legs! Hard to find something that will fit like these two. Very impressed.
Not only is the design and color wonderful, but these are what I wear under my wetsuit to stay warm. I always get compliments on Waterlust clothing!
I got my Whale Shark Warrior Hooded Sun Shirt to add to my gear for whale watching and general outdoors life. It was perfect. Comfortable to wear, a great added layer for warmth on a cold day, and kept a whole lot more of me covered from the sun. I'm now plotting my next one.
It is the same fabric as the leggings and would be absolutely wonderful of it covered my belly. I'm not skinny. As I move my arms anything overhead (like freestyle swimming) the shirt pulls up and bunches a bit under my breasts. I suggested a full length shirt from this fabric but that was ignored in the reply. I hope one day the Waterlust folks reconsider and make a full shirt of this quality.
Hi Louie!
My apologies if my last email to you didn't come through, but I did send all of your suggestions and feedback, including a full-length shirt with our legging material, to our design team. As sustainable apparel company with a very small team, the development of new products can be a slow process, but feedback like yours helps us navigate which directions we go, so thank you! I'm happy to help you set up a return for the cropped rashguard if you would like. Shoot us an email at hello@waterlust.com for any further questions or concerns.
Camilla