Left On Friday Swim Evaluation: Is the Hype Value It?

I’ve by no means felt swim material this good. And as a lot as I’ve raved about J.Crew’s swim for years now, I’ve to say that Left On Friday has formally taken excessive spot for my favourite swim line. Bold declare, I do know.

But the material actually is unbelievably tender, easy, and cozy, and the matches really feel safe and supportive with out feeling restrictive. Left on Friday has a ton of various types to select from, all in the identical unimaginable material, plus a large vary of colours that you may both match collectively or combine and match throughout types, which I cherished. I centered on the 2 bikini types I appreciated most and in contrast them in each the A-C and D-F sizing, together with two backside sizes. I additionally examined one in every of their one-pieces towards my longtime favorite J.Crew style.

And if you happen to’re curious concerning the J.Crew swimsuits from this yr, I’ve a whole article devoted to that.

Left On Friday vs. J.Crew Swim: I Tested Both – Here’s What I Actually Think

For reference, I’m usually round a 34D, though I dimension in another way relying on the model, which is a part of why I wished to match the A-C and D-F variations. Let’s begin with the Reef Top and Dip Bottom as a result of this was the set that instantly made me perceive the hype.

1. Left On Friday: Reef Top & Dip Bottom

reef top (m) | dip bottom (l)

I cherished the best way this set felt and appeared. I like that it has the look of a traditional string bikini high, however with far more help and with out the lengthy dangling straps or knots digging into your pores and skin.

reef top (m) | dip bottom (l)

The straps aren’t adjustable, which initially made me nervous, however the again can slide increased or decrease to assist customise the match. Even although the highest felt barely small on me, I by no means felt like I used to be spilling out of it.

Left On Friday Sizing: A-C vs D-F – What’s The Difference?

And as a result of one in every of my ladies is a couple of cup dimension larger than the opposite, which might make discovering bikini tops that match a bit of tough, I wished to attempt the identical high within the D-F model for comparability.

reef top (left: D-F medium, proper: A-C medium) | dip bottom (l)

What’s fascinating, although, is that the distinction isn’t dramatic. They nonetheless look very comparable on, which I really appreciated. Sometimes fuller-bust variations fully change the vibe of a bikini high, however this one nonetheless felt glossy and minimal. The D-F model simply gave me a bit of extra help and protection by way of the middle and alongside the perimeters.

Crossed Straps: A-C vs D-F Sizing Comparison

reef top (left: D-F medium, proper: A-C medium) | dip bottom (l, left, medium proper)

I really most popular the A-C model when carrying the straps crossed in entrance. The D-F labored completely when worn historically, however crossing the straps created a bit of additional gapping on me due to the extra material. The smaller dimension really laid smoother on me when worn crossed.

Dip Bottom: Medium vs Large Sizing Comparison

reef top (m) | dip bottom (left: massive, proper: medium)

The Dip Bottoms positively run smaller than J.Crew’s swim bottoms, however that really made me really feel extra snug carrying them within the water as a result of I by no means needed to fear about them shifting round or sliding down whereas swimming. The distinction between the medium and huge wasn’t dramatic, however the medium was barely cheekier with rather less protection by way of the again, whereas the massive felt a bit extra snug and forgiving on me total.

2. Left On Friday: Plunge Top & Skinny Dip Bottom

plunge top (l, A-C) | skinny dip bottom (l)

I wished to attempt the ‘skimpy bum’ model of the Dip Bottom to see the way it in contrast (I’m planning to attempt the Rio subsequent). There’s positively much less protection, however the match was nonetheless actually good. It’s laborious to elucidate, however Left On Friday one way or the other makes minimal bottoms really feel safe with out digging in an excessive amount of on the sides or creating bizarre gaps within the again.

plunge top (l, A-C) | skinny dip bottom (l)

I additionally are inclined to suppose barely skimpier bottoms are literally extra flattering on most physique varieties, particularly when the match is that this clear and easy. They nonetheless give that minimal/string bikini look, simply with out the cumbersome aspect ties that all the time appear to bunch up underneath cover-ups. This is unquestionably a really cheeky/minimal again protection fashion, nevertheless it nonetheless stayed in place surprisingly nicely, even within the ocean.

Left On Friday Sizing: A-C vs D-DD – What’s The Difference?

Both of those sizes really labored on me, it simply relies upon what I’m on the lookout for. The massive B-D model (yellow) offers a barely extra minimal look with a bit extra cleavage, whereas the medium D-G model (left) feels a bit of extra supportive and safe total.

plunge top (left: D-DD medium, proper: A-C massive) | dip bottom (l, left) | skinny dip bottom (l, proper)

If I have been largely lounging or wished the skimpier/string bikini vibe, I’d fortunately put on the B-D model. But if I have been swimming lots or working round after youngsters, I’d most likely attain for the D-G model as a result of the additional protection helps preserve all the things a bit of safer. What I appreciated is that the fuller-bust model nonetheless appeared glossy and minimal as a substitute of overly built-up or cumbersome.

3. Left on Friday: Sunday Suit One-Piece

Sunday suit (m)

This is the place I nonetheless barely desire J.Crew swim. The Left On Friday material remains to be unimaginable right here, tender, smoothing, and actually snug, however I personally suppose J.Crew’s one-pieces match curves a bit of higher total.

Sunday suit (m)

The Sunday Suit felt extra compressive by way of the bust and fewer forgiving by way of the leg opening on me, whereas J.Crew’s cuts are inclined to really feel barely simpler and extra flattering on my physique form. (To be honest, although, I did attempt the A-C model within the Sunday Suit, so I’d be curious whether or not the fuller-bust sizing would change the match up high.)

Why I Still Prefer J.Crew One-Pieces

Mira One-Piece (6) | Ruched V-Neck One Piece (6)

J.Crew’s one-pieces simply have a tendency to provide me a bit of extra help and shaping by way of the bust whereas additionally feeling barely extra snug by way of the hips and leg line. Their sizing additionally runs from 0-24, so the match feels a bit of extra precise and curve-friendly total, particularly in a one-piece.

That mentioned, if you happen to’re on the lookout for the softest swim material I’ve ever tried and actually stylish, minimal bikinis that also really feel supportive, Left On Friday fully lives as much as the hype.

Overall, I genuinely get the hype round Left On Friday now. The material is next-level, tender, smoothing, snug, and one way or the other supportive with out feeling tight or restrictive. I additionally love how customizable the road feels with the completely different cup sizing, backside cuts, and large vary of colours you’ll be able to combine and match throughout types.

Even the fuller-bust choices nonetheless felt glossy and minimal as a substitute of overly supportive-looking, which I appreciated. And regardless of the skimpier cuts, I nonetheless felt snug really swimming and transferring round in them as a substitute of simply laying poolside attempting to not flash everybody. For bikinis particularly, Left On Friday has formally turn into my new favourite swim model. 🙌🏼

Next up I wish to attempt their Sunday Top & Rio Bottom!

XOXO,

Scotti