selkieswim

swimsuits for sealmaidens

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Last updated on Jun 12, 2023

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About selkieswim

Sales 211
On Etsy since 2016

swimsuits for sealmaidens, hand-dyed garments

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  • Alex

    Owner, Designer, Maker

Shop policies

Last updated on Aug 11, 2016

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Last updated on May 11, 2022

Frequently asked questions

General fit & sizing

Lycra/spandex is forgiving, by nature, but please look over sizing notes in the description of each suit to find the best fit for you.

​My designs are meant to fit the body like a second skin, with minimal compression & structure. I design them to feel secure, but not restrictive. They aren't meant to change the shape of your body, only decorate it as it is.

​I aim to offer sizes from XS to XL, but, at any given time, some of these sizes may be under-represented in the online store. Contact me if you have a special request re: size/print combination and I will try to fulfill it if I have the material.

Bikini Sizing

Bikini top sizes will correlate with bra sizes thusly:

​extra small - AA
small - A/B
medium - B/C
large - C/D
extra large - DD

​Bikini bottom sizing will generally follow this matrix:

​extra small - 2 to 4 (hips minimum 32")
small - 4 to 6 (hips minimum 34")
medium - 6 to 8 (hips minimum 36")
large - 10 to 12 (hip minimum 38")
extra large - 12 to 14 (hips minimum 40")

Materials

All suits on the site are constructed from a lycra-spandex blend, either fully reversible, or lined with powermesh. However, all lycras are not created equally...
I will note in the description if the suit is constructed with a more 'delicate' blend; there are some prints which are so lovely, I think they are worth babying. These suits are vulnerable to scratchy concrete poolsides, splintery wooden benches, and creekside twigs and rocks. If you fall in love with a 'delicate' lycra suit, just treat it as you might your bare bottom - sit on a towel!
Beautiful things are often the most ephemeral... but with tender care, even a delicate suit should give you a nice run.

Care instructions

Unless noted 'delicate,' most of my lycras are standard swimsuit weight and don't particularly need to be babied. Always rinse your selkiesuit in freshwater after contact with salt water or chlorine; this will keep the fabric from degrading and loosing its stretch prematurely.