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When you receive your parcel, look for "Tips for Trying on (your Swimsuit) " sent with every order.
Because our trained staff are not there to help you put on your swimsuit, we devised some Do’s & Dont’s to help you get the best fit without us.
The "Tips" you receive will be specific to the style ordered but here is a combined list:
- In a one piece swimsuit, Do pull onto the body right up under the arms by the side seams. If the swimsuit seems tight as you try to pull it over the hips, wiggle into it. It’s supposed to be firm and it’ll feel fabulous once you get it on. Do adjust the back to a comfortable position.
- Don’t pull the leg down at the side – this makes the swimsuit feel short, pulls on the shoulder strap & flattens the bust. Most Sue Rice leg cuts sit in the natural crease of the leg/hip. If you feel you want a lower leg cut….you might need to choose another style.
- In a tankini, Do step into the top (not over the head). Our hips are smaller than our shoulders so it’s easier; and antiperspirant and lipsticks can soil the swimsuit if it is put on and off over the head.
- (Emma & Marilyn halter only)Tie the neck firmly so that the bust is supported but your neck still feels comfortable. It is even better if someone else can tie it for you. Once you have tied it, you can simply slip it over the head, avoiding the need to tie and untie it each time. (cross-over Marilyn only) Adjust straps into a comfortable position.
- (Marilyn only) If you want to change from a halter to a cross-over, you can do it yourself if you are good with a needle and thread. For conversion from halter to cross-over – simply cross the straps, position about 4cm from the side seam at the back, tuck ends inside, and stitch in place along the edge. Conversion from cross–over to a halter – requires carefully unpicking the stitching from the back to avoid making a hole. Sue Rice takes no responsibility for any damage incurred, so if you are in any doubt, send the swimsuit back to us to adjust.
- (Jasmine only) Fold the bust section down before stepping into the top, so that you are pulling it up from the under–bust–seam. Position this seam under the breasts and flip the bust section back up. Make sure your breasts are supported comfortably inside the cup section by leaning forward and pulling sides of bra gently sideways so that your breasts fall into place. The horizontal seams/darts, perpendicular to the side boning, should be positioned over the nipples…then the crossover section will fall correctly.
- (Marilyn, Emma and Jasmine) Adjust sides by sliding the drawstrings up or down to desired height and tie bows.
- (Jessica only) Make sure your bust is supported comfortably by standing upright, relaxing shoulders, putting thumbs at side-seams under the arms, pulling sides of bra gently sideways & up and letting your bust fall into place. You will feel a relaxation on the shoulders. Powernet should sit under the bust giving a soft but firm uplift. The back should sit comfortably with this adjustment.
- (All tankinis) Adjust superpants into position. Notice there is no bulge–creating elastic and therefore no visible pants line.
- In an underwire swimsuit, Do make sure your bust is supported comfortably inside cups. Lean forward, pull wire gently sideways & let your bust fall into the cups.
- Do leave the gusset protector intact until you’re sure you want to keep the swimsuit.
- Do contact us if you need more advice.
- Don’t worry, if you’re still unhappy – when you’re not here with us in the store, even with our Sue Rice size analysis calculator, we can ’t always get it right. Just pack it up and send it back to us straight away and we’ll happily issue a refund or organize an exchange. Don’t forget to tell us the problem and your requirements if you want to exchange.
Please note: In an effort to keep swimsuits affordable, return freight and any duty and taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser. Refunds will only be issued on the return of the garments within 1 month from purchase, in new condition with gusset protector & swing tags intact. Due to circumstances beyond our control, credits can take up to 6 weeks and will be issued back to the credit card used at the time of purchase. See our Returns Policy for details.