Andie Swimwear Makes Bikinis Built for Real Bodies

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If you ask most women, trying to find the perfect swimsuit is a universally harrowing experience. It is almost as though swimwear companies have set out to accentuate our insecurities, highlighting every lump and bump that would otherwise go unnoticed. Sizing is generally completely up in the air: at the same company, the bottoms might work, but a top in the same size could fit a toddler. 

This year, I was tired of fighting for my life in the fitting room, so I decided to seek out a company that is making bikinis for women, by women. Enter Andie, a swimwear company created with real bodies in mind. 

Swimwear That Makes a Splash

Founded by Melanie Travis in 2017, Andie was created to solve its founder’s own struggles of finding a swimsuit that fit well, felt comfortable and looked good. 

“I was a frustrated customer…I didn’t come from a fashion background, which I think actually helped,” explains Travis. “I was just someone who couldn’t find a swimsuit that felt good to wear and wasn’t a pain to shop for.”

Travis set out to disrupt an industry that is widely known for inconsistent sizing and prioritizing cost over quality. At its core, Andie’s story is about making women feel comfortable and confident in their bodies. Including a wide range of fits and styles, with most going up to 3X, was the first step to meeting this goal. The team chose to prioritize elements like adjustable straps, removable padding, supportive designs and full-coverage bottoms to their swimwear to more closely focus on fit and function. 

“The idea was simple: build a brand that actually works for women in real life,” said Travis. “Better fit, more thoughtful design, and an easier, more supportive way to shop, especially online.”

Backed by extensive consumer research, made possible by their direct-to-consumer model, Andie’s styles are created by collecting feedback from thousands of women and using data to refine products. 

“We have a really tight feedback loop with our customers, which lets us improve quickly and stay honest about what’s working and what isn’t,” Travis explains. 

That research shows up in small but important ways, like adjustability, support, and coverage that actually feels considered. It also allows them to continuously improve designs based on real user experience. Rather than focusing on fast-fashion trends, Andie looks to tackle timeless, functional styles that represent women across ages, sizes, and lifestyles. 

The team worked hard to perfect the swimwear buying experience, a process they believed should be fun, but instead was leaving consumers let down. They set out to make swimsuits that did away with  adjusting, tugging, and pulling and focused on well-made, classic suits – so comfortable that you could forget you were wearing anything at all. 

“Swim can be a vulnerable category,” Travis shares. “We try to meet customers with a bit more empathy, whether that’s through fit guidance, styling, or just showing products on a range of real bodies.”

At its core, Andie’s mission is to serve the consumer, regardless of body type. The brand is looking to help women feel more confident and at ease in their bodies. In an emotionally loaded category like swimwear, every design decision counts. If the brand can take some of the pressure away from the swimwear buying experience, customers are in turn able to worry less about their bikinis and enjoy themselves. At the end of the day, if Andie’s customers feel supported, comfortable, and like the product truly works for them then they are bound to keep coming back for more.

Diving Into My Review

After being disappointed by one too many swimwear companies, my expectations were not high when I received my package from Andie. However, I was wrong to judge the brand based on generalizations. When I first unwrapped my order (which included The Rosarito Bikini Top, The Cheeky Bikini Bottom, The Lori Bikini Top and The Pana One Piece) I was immediately struck by the materials which, although made from different finishes and textures, were all super thick and high-quality. The items felt luxe – nothing like the Amazon bikinis I’ve historically panic-bought in bulk before a vacation. 

I had more or less guessed what my sizing would be, since I’d had been scorned in the past with weird cuts, and was pleasantly surprised that each piece fit like a glove. All of the bikini tops I ordered came with thick, adjustable straps to make sure your cleavage could sit exactly where you wanted. The back clasp was sturdy and well-made. The bottoms were a bit more full-coverage than I would usually go for, but that is understandable as it seems to be a preference of Andie’s consumer base. Overall, the bottoms fit nicely and didn’t cut in on my tummy or hips like some other brands tend to. I felt secure and confident in all of the different bikini styles – a hard feat considering styles that might look cool in theory don’t always provide the best support. 

I also added a one-piece to my cart, something that is out of the ordinary for me, as I usually stick with bikinis. I decided to try The Pana One Piece because it looked like it could double as a bodysuit as well. Off body it looks like any other one-piece you can find on the market, but once on, it snatches and cinches in all the right places to create a smooth hourglass look. Some ruching along the sides of the bodice accentuates your waist while the sweetheart neckline helps your cleavage sit perfectly. Besides it being a great one-piece swimsuit, The Pana can totally double as a bodysuit for a quick change after the beach. You can dress it up with a long skirt and walk into dinner with an effortless, beachy vibe.

For all the pieces I tried, the quality does not seem to differ based on the style. Andie appears to remain true to their mission of providing comfort and style to their customers without sacrificing quality. I would highly recommend trying any of the bikinis and one-pieces, they are well constructed, comfortable and flattering for a lot of body types, especially fuller chests. There is an overall body positivity messaging that ties back to one of their core principles of refining products based on consumer feedback, and unlike some of its competitors, Andie genuinely seems to believe in their messaging and follows through.