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Cold water swimming is about more than braving the chill. Discover how year-round swimming may support mood, energy, resilience and wellbeing, plus practical tips to help you stay comfortable and safe in cooler water.
Back coverage isn’t just about how a swimsuit looks - it directly affects how it feels and performs in the water. Some days you might want a barely-there back. Other days, something more supportive or sun-safe.
As summer fades, it’s easy to assume your swimming routine will fade with it. But here’s the thing - you don’t have to stop. With a few simple adjustments, autumn can become one of the best times of year to swim.
Thinking about ocean swimming year-round? Discover how the right wetsuit can keep you warm, boost confidence, and help you swim stronger with Face the Water.
Finding swimwear that truly fits can be challenging, especially when sizing and support vary between brands. This guide explains how our Swim Fit Finder helps you choose the right style and how TrueFit recommends your ideal size, making it easier to buy performance swimwear online with confidence.
Swimming isn’t just for summer. Learn why so many women keep heading to the ocean and pool long after the summer season ends - for strength, clarity, community and the simple joy of being in the water.
Swimming with a fuller bust comes with its own fit challenges - but the right swimwear can make all the difference.
Looking to start swim training but not sure what gear you need? This beginner’s guide breaks down the best swim tools from supportive swimsuits and fog-free goggles to neoprene swim caps and DMC fins. Find out what helps, what to skip.
Swimwear Sizing makes No Sense
A size 12 fits in one brand, but you’re a 14 in another and maybe a 10 if it’s stretchy. Sound familiar? At Face the Water, we hear it every day: “What size will I be in this one?” You’re right to ask because swimwear sizing isn’t built for consistency.
Most women have left the changing room empty-handed while shopping for
swimwear.
It can be time-consuming and off-putting. Trying on endless incorrect sizes and poor fits can make us negative about our bodies. But it’s the swimsuit, not you – and we are here to help you find the right one. We can help you navigate back style, leg height, coverage and bum cut.
The formula for success is getting these 6 things right Fit, Material, Use Case, Support, Adjustability and Looking Good.
