athleta bathing suits...

[boilermakermom]

I need to purchase a new pair of bathing suit bottoms before we leave on vacation. However, I am not sure what size to order. Is there any way I can order and get free returns? Coupon code or number trick?

[boilermakermom]

Also, I need a new sports bra and was considering one from Athleta. Any recs?

[citymama]

Order swim bottoms with Athleta, you mean? I have several of their swim suits. I especially love the ocean board shorts swim bottoms. I would buy your regular size. I am usually an XS top/Small bottom and that's true with Athleta too. They will do free exchanges for size but you have to pay to ship back to them.

[jerigirl]

Be sure to read the reviews regarding fit. I really like their swim shorts too.

You can use their return label and they will deduct shipping. I think about $6. But if you are just ordering/returning 1-2 swim bottoms they probably could go first class and much cheaper than $6. You could just pay at the PO on your own and save some $.

[Pennylane]

Eddie Bauer carries their swimsuits online now. I just ordered two and love them!! Plus you can return them to the store for refunds.

Ann

[Katigre]

If you are just returning then you pay shipping back, but if you're exchanging for another size then you get free returns :).

[luckytwenty]

I find that Athleta sizing is identical to the parent company, The Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, etc. I wear smaller sizes in those brands and Ann Taylor than I do in most stores.Love my Athleta bathing suits! I have a cute mini-sarong bottom that I wear with a bikini top.

[lmintzer]

Athleta almost never has coupon codes. Sometimes you can find sale swimwear on line. I love their suits--have 3 of them!

[baymom]

I've returned items to the store. There aren't very many, but maybe there is a store near you?