Britt’s picks this week is devoted exclusively to the new swim collection. Sadly, we didn’t get any previews of the usual technical and transitional gear. This week, it looks like they’ll just be uploading the surf to sand swim line, not the sea-me run collection just yet.
Also, Katelin mentioned last week that there would be a new name for the Britt’s picks feature this week, but I guess that’s been pushed back since it’s still labeled as Britt’s picks.
Just a little note here about the new swim fabric lulu seems to be very proud of. Pictured is the black cherry surf to sand tie top and bikini bottom.
The rash guard will be out next week. Note the side cinches and front zip. Pretty sure this is the same rash guard in the Britt’s picks banner pic.
More colors featured: plum peach and lemon lime with plum and butter pink accents. Plum peach is new for swim, although I’m guessing the “pink” in the video earlier today was just plum peach in warm lighting.
Naval blue is also going to be part of the swim selection. The surf to sand sport top looks like it takes cues from the free to be wild bra. Note the hipster has a little tie in the back. It also has a little criss-cross detail on the sides you can see better in this pic from the Aussie site.
The new surf to sand triangle is a cute design. The addition of the adjustable straps is really nice. In the swim video, you can see that the other colors have pretty contrast trim. Also, lulu takes their love of low-coverage swim bottoms to a new level with the surf to sand cheeky. It almost feels indecent even posting this…
On the plus side, the new dragonfly color is cute! Lulu is finally attempting to show larger-busted women some swim love with the surf to sand booster, a top said to be designed for D/DD ladies. But I have to say, it looks like the cups are cutting in slightly on the breast tissue of this model as well as leaving quite a lot of cleavage, and she looks only moderately busty. I think D/DD is a bit of a stretch. Perhaps C is more like it. Also, I don’t love the design. Oh well, at least they tried…? Also, another bottom: the surf to sand boyshort. They’re called “full coverage” but lulu’s definition of “full coverage” definitely is not the same as mine. I guess as far as lulu swim bottoms go, this one’s pretty tame…
Lastly, the surf shorts are the winner in my book. They’re extremely similar if not identical to last year’s shanti surf shorts, which were quite popular. This print is the new prickly pear print that was on a tee overseas last week. Some color speculation for these: harbor blue, naval blue, plum peach, dragonfly, and black cherry? P.S. Lulu, this counts as full coverage. ;)
Yeah, no. As a lady with a large cup size and a small band, that surf to sand booster makes me want to laugh. This is all easily a pass for me.
Glad it’s not just me who feels that way about the booster, haha.
Those cheeky swim bottoms are so ridiculous. If even slightly too tight or wet, they will likely just climb up and become thong butt. Really attractive. Not.
My thoughts exactly! One giant “nope” for me.
Wow. The exact same thing was going through my head re: lulu’s definition of full coverage, I’m glad I’m not alone. Same with the D/DD bra, err, swim top. Not going to work for this girl, although I suppose it’s nice to be sort of not forgotten. I do like the surf short and think it’s a nice use of the prickly pear print. I hope we see some other pieces show up next week, too, that aren’t swim.
I wouldn’t mind if upload is boring, all the speed shorts releases are making me go broke. ;) But yeah, the surf shorts are basically the only redeeming quality here, and even those wouldn’t get hardly any use for me.
The new speeds! They fit like the harbor blues on me. :)
Deleted my previous comment as I posted the photo twice.
The new SSs! :) The fit is very similar to the Harbor Blues on me. I’m size 3.
I cleaned up the last comment for you. :) Disqus is terrible with pic attachments, it goes crazy every time I try. So, are the clouds 4-way or 2-way? They looked like 2-way in the stock pics but in yours they look like 4-way. Kind of bummed to hear they fit like harbor as that’s not my favorite cut. I just got my menthols in the mail yesterday and LOVE the fit though, not tight through the hips. My pair is a touch long, but it doesn’t bother me.
Thanks! I feel bad for spamming you :)
The clouds felt 4-way, and were not sheer. They didn’t flap outwards at the bottom too, so that’s a major plus :) The print was quite faint, so clouds placement might not be so critical here. I tried on both clouds and menthol SSs, and the menthols were definitely slightly wider on me. But who knows, this might not hold true due to usual sizing inconsistency. I’m regretting a little now for leaving the clouds shorts in the store.
I returned the LS if you’re lucky top. Decided the money is better well-spent on a functional raincoat.
Would you be doing a post on recent workout attires? Would love to see how your recent purchases across different labels pair up. :D
Thanks for the extra info about the clouds. I still kind of want them but I think I might’ve been more enthusiastic if they were 2-way. Hmmm, I guess I have time to decide, and I can always return them if I don’t like.
I know I haven’t done a lot of outfit posts lately, I need to get back on the ball! Since I got a new phone a couple months ago it’s been harder to take pictures (I used to be able to prop my old phone up on its own), but I just got a mini-tripod in the mail, so that will help. :)
I don’t like any of this. It’s not an age/post-baby body thing; my 20 year-old daughter (lean and fit) couldn’t wear this. When she hits the water, it’s to board or body surf. None of these styles would withstand that. Forget thong – these bottoms would come down and only a rash guard shirt would keep the tops from coming up.
My family is heading to Australia this year and I’m in the market for stylish active swim wear/rashguard shirts that will withstand waves/body boarding for my two daughters. They’d like something with a sports bra like top that can withstand activity and waves and a bottom with more coverage than this that will stay up. Can anyone recommend a brand?
Jolyn makes great bikinis. They are super skimpy, but they stay on like crazy. My daughter is on the swim team and all the girls love them, they tie them down tight and they stay. We’re in Hawaii and we’re body boarding and surfing all the time. My daughter is a tiny teen and I’m a “C” cup and we can both wear the tops. The bottoms look skimpy, but they have a waist tie and they stay on.
Check out Athleta’s line of swimwear. WAY more body and activity friendly!
Last time they released a collection of swim stuff (which was the same story: laughably low coverage both for tops and bottoms) they said it was for “range of motion” which fell pretty flat as justification for me. I agree I’m not convinced they would stay put or withstand water sporting very well, despite lulu’s claims…
Thank you to everyone for your suggestions. I’ll check out both brands, although getting Athleta to Canada is a pain (returns issue).
I really don’t know who Lulu is marketing to with these. They don’t work for activity and if someone just wants to sit around looking good in a bikini then there are better options from any number of companies.
I prefer swim tops of this style. It seems to be an emerging style:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/billabong-la-isla-print-reversible-high-neck-bikini-top-juniors/3891402?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1455