100's of Fabrics

ZenaSwimwear stocks hundreds of different colored solid and print fabrics. You can choose any fabric to design a ZenaSwimwear Suit. To view all of our in stock Fabrics please visit our Fabrics Gallery.

ZenaSwimwear updates the Fabrics yearly by adding approximately 20 new colors and prints to the ZenaSwimwear Collection. We purchase our Prints in limited quantities, once the Prints are sold out we will not be replacing them with the same. This process keeps the Fabrics for each year fresh and updated.

We go to great lengths to ensure that our website pictures accurately represent the beautiful swimwear fabrics that we use. Unfortunately, the web processes are not perfect and it is technically impossible to accurately reproduce some colors.

If you are unsure of the Fabrics and Colors, ZenaSwimwear does send out Free fabric samples. To order samples You can fill out the Free Fabrics Sample form on our Fabrics Gallery page.

Trim or Binding is an Optional contrast Fabric item which can be changed, added or altered on your suit. You are able to use any of the fabrics that ZenaSwimwear carries. If you do not care to add any binding or trim please leave the trim select boxes blank.

Here are a few examples where you are able to change your fabric color, we have many more...

Top or Bottom Binding

Sash Ties

Ruffles

Straps

Bow Ties

Acessories

**example**

The above photo has the Trim option in Kelly Green for the Ruffle, Straps, and Bow Tie .

Lining

ZenaSwimwear uses 100% Stretch Nylon lining for all their swimwear in the colors of Nude, White and Black.

All of ZenaSwimwear's Bottoms are lined both Front and Back.

No matter what you line a white suit with it will be slightly see through. Yellows, light blues, light pinks and light Aqua's are also a slight issure. Use your judgment when ordering a suit in one of these colors. If we are offering a light color fabric on our internet site it will be lined with the appropriate colored lining and double lined where the suits are most see thru.

Bra Hardware and Clasps

ZenaSwimwear only uses Nickel Finished Metal Hardware which includes the hooks, sliders and clasps. If you need to order extra Bra Slides and Hooks we also have them for sale in our Accessories section.

The Shelf Bra *shown inside out*

This type of soft Fabric support has a body forming and a smooth, seamless appearance.   The shelf bra is perfect for smaller-mid busted women. It is built into the suit,  which creates a natural look.  Made from our nude, white or black 100% Nylon swimsuit lining.

With our Tankinis this support includes a 1.5 inch ribcage elastic to provide additional support to the back and bust and prevent strap slippage .... the lining features darts for contoured shape. This choice is offered in our Princess and Halter style Tops and Tankini's

Shelf Bra with Built in hidden wire *shown inside out*

Are concealed wires sewn-into the Shelf bra. This support feature helps to lift, separate and shore up the bust line for better shape and extra support- especially for full-figured women.  Soft 100% Nylon fabric cups in hidden underwire, feature darts for shape

With the ZenaSwimwear's Tankinis, the Concealed support features a 1.5 inch ribcage elastic which encircles the whole body to provide additional support to the back and bust and prevent strap slippage. This choice is offered in our Princess and Halter style Tops and Tankini's.

Molded Cups *shown inside out*

With light support and a sleek, smooth appearance, Molded Cups are sewn or inserted into the shelf bra or lining of a Swimsuit. They are designed to mold  and lift the silhouette of your breast. They are seamless creating a smooth line, most Idyllic for shaping your breast.

In our Tankinis the Concealed support features a 1.5 inch elastic which encircles the whole body to provide additional support to the back and bust and prevent strap slippage. This choice is offered in our Princess, or Halter styled Tops and Tankini's.

ZenaTip: When ordering the molded cups they are not recommended for light solid fabrics as a very slight outer line will show thru... Your best bet would be prints, darker solids or textured fabrics which can hide the outline better. 

Hard wired or Under wired *shown inside out*

This is where the wire is visible from the outside, exactly like many bra's that you own.
Our Bra Style Tankinis include both, the hard wire support and the additional hidden Shelf support feature, which includes the 1.5 inch elastic that encircles the whole body.

ZenaSwimwear uses three (3) different design methods to create our Bra Swimwear. The cups are usually created in 3-parts thus adding more support and style for larger sizes. The three (3) different methods are explained in a little more detail below.

Soft lined cup-- made from 100% Nylon lining. Zena Swimwear uses darts instead of gathers in the lining for more support and contour.

3 part partial foam-- where the top portion is lined with 100% Nylon lining, and the bottom has a thin 1/8 inch closed cell foam -- adding support and a little more lift.

3 part full foam -- which uses a thin 1/8 inch closed cell foam for the entire cup- mostly used in our Enhancer styles

from short to long.

At ZenaSwimwear you are able to customize the length anywhere from (5" - 18") inches.

 

Ready to wear Tankinis come in standard (8 inch) length which is shown in the picture to the right

 

Our Triangle Tankini Shown here has been customized to a (15 inch) length included is the Ruching Body Option.

Swimskirt or Cover-ups

All Swim Skirts and Coverups have varying choices of lengths. Our skirts are customizeable from
(8" - 17") inches in length.

 

Customizing your leg length

 

what is it? The Crotch Rise is the Measurement between the Horizontal Crotch Seam (at Pubic Bone), up to the waistband. The Pubic Bone is the point that starts to curve between your legs lowrise A Lowrise has a Rise which is 5.5" or less. The waistband sits about 1/3 of the way from the pubic bone to the waist . Midrise Midrise styles have a 6-7" Rise. The Waistband of the bottoms usually sits half way inbetween the pubic bone and the waist. highrise High Waisted or Zenaswimwears Classic styles have a 9-10" Rise. The waistband sits either at the belly button or higher

All of these base styles are customizable to a degree

This Base Crotch Rise measurement is not concrete. We have taller and shorter women and everybody's bodies are different. This is why we allow you to measure your self and give us a desired Rise that you would like to see on your body.

**An Example**

You like the Classic HighRise style which is a 9-10" Rise bottom. However, What you would like is; for it to sit at the 8 " mark on your body. This new measurement is what you place into The Rise Select menu when ordering the bottom and ZenaSwimwear will customize your bottoms to this height.

SEXY -- to be or not to be! Our String, Hipster and Lowrider bottoms have (3) Three Options of backsides. full - moderate Coverage which covers the cheek sexy Bottom that cross thru the cheek. This option is flattering and also a great option for a flatter backside as it will not bag out when wet. Rio **New** Bottoms that are just as narrow in the back as the front.

ruched backsides with our String, Hipster and Lowrider Bottom styles you have an additional option of adding ruching to the backside. After you have chosen your Backside coverage you then can choose and customize your bottoms even further by adding these little details. We have two types of Ruching. Skrunchie style The Ruching is placed down the whole backseam Ruched half back style Ruching is placed 1/3 of the way down fron the back waistband

Chest / Overbust

Please Remove your Bra to take this measurement. Measure around the back with the tape measure meeting at the front. Please make sure the tape measure slips under the arms and above the breasts. Please Exhale, as there can be a difference of about 3 inches in your measurement. Measure snugly without it digging in.

• *Exhale
• *Pull Snugly when Measuring
• *Measure to the nearest 1/2 inch

Bust

Wearing your best non padded underwire bra, measure around the back and over the fullest part of the breast using the nipples as guides. Please make sure the tape measure is straight across the back. Take this measurement snugly enough so that the tape measure doesn't slip off the back.

• *Exhale
• *Hold loosely when Measuring
• *Measure to the nearest 1/2 inch

Ribcage

Please Remove your Bra to take this measurement. Measure around the back and directly under the breasts (Ribcage) pull snugly. Please Exhale, as there can be a difference of about 3 inches in your measurement.

• *Exhale
• *Pull Snugly when Measuring
• *Measure to the nearest 1/2 inch

CrossBreast

Wearing your best non padded underwire bra Please measure the breast on the same side that you write. Measure from (inner crease across nipple to outer crease ). Typically where the center wire begins (in the cleavage area) to where it ends, towards the arm pit . Measure this distance across the fullest part of the breast, at the level of the nipple. If your breast is firm and perky you can measure while standing up. If your breast is large the measurement is more accurate while you are bending forward so your breasts are facing the floor.

*Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch

Bust Depth

Wearing your best non padded underwire bra. Please measure the breast on the same side that you write. Measure from the breast crease (at the ribcage) )up towards the Nipple. Hold tape measure taut.

*Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch.

Tankini Waist

Measure at the smallest part of the waist this is where you body creases when you bend sideways. If you are still having trouble finding your true waist, place a piece of string around your torso parallel to the floor and tie it snugly but not too tight. It will naturally fall to your narrowest point

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch

Tankini Hip

Please take the measurement at the point where you would like your tankini hem to sit. Measure around the back with the tape measure meeting at the front. The tape measure in the back should be parallel to the floor. Pull snugly enough so that the tape measure doesnt dip in the front or the back.

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch

Tankini Length

Measure from the (bra band / ribcage) down to whatever length you desire. Make sure you are standing straight. Easiest, standing in front of a mirror. Have someone help you if you cannot read the measurement.

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch

Natural Waist

Measure at the smallest part of the waist this is where you body creases when you bend sideways. If you are still having trouble finding your true waist, place a piece of string around your torso parallel to the floor and tie it snugly but not too tight. It will naturally fall to your narrowest point

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch

High Hip / Abdomen

Usually (3-4) inches below your natural waist line.
Looking in the mirror find the area between your waist and seat that is the fullest. This may be at your hip bone or at the fullest part of your abdomen. The placement will also vary for each person depending on your shape. With heels together measure around the back to the front. Make sure that the tape is level all the way around and doesn't rise or dip in the front or back

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch *Measure Snugly

Low Hip / Seat

Usually (8-9) inches below your natural waist line.
Looking in the mirror find the area that is the widest usually at the buttocks approximately 1 inch above the crotch line. The placement will also vary for each person depending on your shape. With heels together measure around the back meeting at the front. Make sure that the tape is level all the way around and doesn't rise or dip below the buttock area in the back.

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch *Measure Snugly

Crotch Rise

This measurement is always taken as your preferred height. For help, stand in front of a mirror and only measure in front. Please make sure you are standing straight. Place the starting point of your tape measure where your crotch starts to disappear (at the pubic bone). Try not to curve your tape measure in-between your legs. Measure from your (crotch line / pubic bone) up towards your waist, stopping at your desired panty height.

*Measure to the nearest inch.

All Of our Base Styles Are Customizable To A Degree

This Base Crotch Rise measurement is not concrete. We have taller and shorter women and everybody's bodies are different. This is why we allow you to measure your self and give us a desired Rise that you would like to see on your body.

**An Example**

Lets say that you like the Classic HighRise style which is a 9-10" Rise bottom. However, What you would like is; for it to sit at the 8 " mark on your body. This new measurement is what you place into The Rise Select menu when ordering the bottom and ZenaSwimwear will customize your bottoms to this height.

Boy Short Inseam

The waist and Hip measurments are taken exactly the same way as for the bottoms. The inseam measurement is taken from the center crotch following the leg line down to the desired length.

*Our default shorts have a 1" inseam *Measure to the nearest 1 inch.

When ordering Skirtinis or Swimskirts ZenaSwimwear will need 3 measurments to be taken.

1. Skirtini Crotch Rise

This measurement is always taken as yourpreferred height as this is where your skirt waistband will sit. For help, stand in front of a mirror and only measure in front. Place the starting point of your tape measure where your crotch starts to disappear (at the pubic bone). Try not to curve your tape measure in-between your legs. Measure from your (crotch line / pubic bone) up towards your waist, stopping at your desired height. Mark this point with either a safety pin or some sort of marking tool.

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch.

2. Skirtini Waist

Secondly measure your skirt waist at the point you marked your desired skirtini crotch rise in step 1. Measure around the back with the tape measure meeting at the front. The tape measure in the back should be parallel to the floor. Pull snugly enough so that the tape measure doesnt dip in the front or the back.

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch.

3. Skirtini Length

Thirdly measure down from that point and note down your preferred Skirtini length. All Swim Skirts and Coverups have varying choices of lengths. Our skirts are customizeable from (8" - 15") inches in length.

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch.

One Piece Body Measurement

For help, stand in front of a mirror and only measure in front. Place the starting point of your tape measure where your crotch starts to disappear (at the pubic bone). Try not to curve your tape measure in-between your legs. Measure from your (crotch line / pubic bone) up towards your Ribcage, stopping at your desired height. Please hold tape measure taut.

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch.

Cover Skirts Waist

Measure your skirt waist at the point where you would like your skirt band to sit. It can be either at your high hip level or at your natural waist its up to you. Measure around the back with the tape measure meeting at the front. The tape measure in the back should be parallel to the floor. Pull snugly enough so that the tape measure doesnt dip in the front or the back.

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch.

Cover Skirts Length

Measure down from where you took your measurement for the skirt waist. Usually if you stand in front of a mirror and let the tape measure drop towards the floor you are able to get a more accurate measurement and its much easier than trying to bend over and look. All Swim Skirts and Coverups have varying choices of lengths. Our skirts are customizeable from (8" - 15") inches in length.

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch.

Cover Dress Length

Please take this measurement from your ribcage line or bra band. If you stand in front of a mirror and let the tape measure drop towards the floor you are able to get a more accurate measurement and its much easier than trying to bend over and look. All Dress Coverups have varying choices of lengths. Our cover dresses are customizeable from (17" - 22") inches in length.

*Measure to the nearest 1 inch.

If you have an Hourglass shape, you are curvy overall with a defined waist. Your hips and shoulders are similar width with a medium to large bust. Your legs are full at the thighs and rear, while your lower legs are slim and shapely.

goal: to accentuate the waist and lower legs, elongate the silhouette

style: all styles suit you

fabrics: All fabric combinations

The Triangle body type is often also referred to as 
Pear-shaped. You have this shape if... Your full bust-line is proportionally narrower than your full hip-line and you have a well defined waist You typically have narrow shoulders You most likely have a balanced body or short legged vertical body shape Your thighs are typically full You may also have a full rounded bottom

goal: To balance out, emphasising your top half and drawing the attention away from your hips

style: Wear higher cut plain briefs to elongate the legs - Wear dark colours on your bottom half to minimise the hip area -Wear bright attractive colours and accessories on your top half, such as beads, ruffles and buckles - A padded bikini with cups will make you breasts seem bigger -Choose a ‘Princess’ cut for your bikini top or a halter style tops to broaden the shoulders A Tankini style top with square neck will also draw the attention away from your hips

fabrics: All fabric combinations

Women with an Inverted Triangle shape have a full bust, waist and upper back. They are less full in the hips, and have a flat rear. They also have a pronounced tummy and midriff, with slim arms and legs. They have a top heavy appearance, with broad shoulders and a full bust. The bust is larger than the hips. The hips, thighs, buttocks and lower legs are smaller in proportion to the upper half.

goal: The goals for women with an inverted triangle body type are to balance the upper and lower torso, slenderize shoulders and bust, and accentuate thighs, hips and legs.

style: You want to show just the right amount of cleavage that will accentuate your assets without going over the top. This way, you will look sexy and classy at the same time. One of the best swimsuits for you if you have big bust is a V-neck one piece suit. This will show some of the cleavage while giving an illusion that the body is long. A swimsuit that has a thick halter top or one that has a wide band is flattering for this type of body. Those with underwire are also good options as they provide support to the bust.

fabrics: Darker colors on top

This body shape is also referred to as an apple shape. 
You have this body shape if... Your waist is undefined You have a large, high stomach You may have "love handles" You may also have a full bottom or a flat bottom

goal: The goals for women with an oval (apple) body type is to keep the focus away from the mid section, lengthen the upper torso and neck, and accentuate thighs, hips and legs.

style: Tankini's that are a little longer and don't stop at the waist.  For fuller figures we suggest higher waist bottoms.  One-piece swimsuit with belt will give the illusion that the body is curvy. A cami top that is not too tight or too loose and hides the belly is a good choice for this type of body. Bathing suits with empire waist will put the attention on the upper part of your body instead of the belly.

fabrics: Try and stay away from any type of colored bands at the waist.

With this Body Shape you have the overall appearance of being round especially around the wiast-line. Your waistline is undefined You have a large, low stomach You may have "love handles" Your hips are wide Your upper thighs are full You may also have a full bottom or a flat bottom

goal: The goals for women with an Oval body type are to balance the upper and lower torso, slenderize shoulders and bust, and accentuate thighs, hips and legs.

style: Look for swimsuits that provide support with an underwire bra, Tankini's that are a little longer to slenderize the torso, One-piece swimsuit with belt will give the illusion that the body is curvy. A cami top that is not too tight or too loose and hides the belly is a good choice for this type of body. Bathing suits with empire waist will put the attention on the upper part of your body instead of the belly.

fabrics: Elongate the tummy area by utilizing the same color in both the top and bottom.

Your full bust-line and full hip-line are about the same width and you have little waist definition    Your legs and arms will typically be proportionally slender. You have a small to medium bust. You most likely have a balanced body or long legged vertical body shape. You may also have a flat bottom

goal: To add curves by: Defining your shoulders Or, if you are slender, by defining your waist

style: Those of us with rectangle body shapes face some interesting challenges, but we can do a lot by focusing on long lean looks. Two piece suits with Low style bottoms  A padded bikini will make you breasts seem bigger , Define your waistline, Wear low-leg style briefs or hipsters, Use trims and ties to accentuate the width of your hips, Wear tops with wide straps to broaden your shoulders and minimise your waist

fabrics: Find your color and stick with it from neck to seat. Use prints cleverly to create the illusion of indentation and shape at the waistline.

A general rule for good swimsuit flattery is to use darker colors on areas you would like to slim and understate and lighter and brighter colors on areas you would like to highlight (this rule also applies to general fashion). While a black swimsuit will likely do the trick for slimming your body, you may be able to do even better by using swimsuit colors wisely. For example, if you would like to de-emphasize your hips, try pairing dark red, blue, or black bikini bottoms with a light-colored bikini top. The light color will draw attention and eyes toward your bust and away from your hips. Another good slimming trick is to look for a Tankini in a generally bright color with darker insets on the sides. The insets will make your figure look thinner and more toned.

When looking at prints, pay attention to the color, size, and placement of the print. Prints on a darker background are more slimming. In addition, prints with allover swirls will stop the eye from focusing on any one area of the body.

While shiny fabrics will make the body seem larger, non-shiny, flat, matte style fabrics will slim the body the most. If you do like the idea of shine or sparkle in a swimsuit but not the enlarging effects, look for a shiny bikini in a muted or otherwise dark color. You can also add the shine to the contrasting trim. All of Zenaswimwear's solid Fabrics are a matte finish Nylon lycra.

Details on a bikini, such as Bows, Trims, Ruching, Gathers, and Ties will all grab attention. Use them wisely on an area of the body you would like to draw attention to and gain the benefit of drawing attention away from less desirable characteristics.

An often-misunderstood rule of swimsuit coverage is the fact that less is often more. Looking for more coverage in a swimsuit is not always the best way to deal with figure flaws. Using huge amounts of fabric to cover a large derriere may actually draw unwanted attention to that very section of the body. For example, women with wide hips often assume that the skirted swimsuit is the best style option for them. However, the skirt quite often ends at the widest part of the hips or thighs, serving only to make the area appear larger. A much better bet is to choose bikini bottoms with slightly higher cut leg openings that will elongate and slim the hips and thighs. As long as a swimsuit fits comfortably and highlights desirable characteristics, bare is almost always more beautiful.

Are you going to be swimming?

If you plan on swimming laps in the pool for exercise, a fitted Tankini or One Piece style is probably your best choice. If you'll be spending most of your time in a beach chair or walking along the shoreline, you can choose a less practical and more stylish type of maternity swimsuit

Give your ample breasts an extra bit of support. With Larger Breasts, you're going to need adequate support. The best option would be a wired Zena Suit. or maybe a shelf bra with underlying elastic and addition of an underwire. ZenaSwimwear also offers you the option of choosing a wider strap, which we recommend to all women who are a D+ size.

If you're smaller breasted, a bandeau style or halter top with soft cups or even a strapless style may work best, although a strapless style may be impractical if you plan on swimming laps in the pool.