I am puzzled because I just returned a suit that was too small, I went up one size and it is substanially larger and baggy so I will have to return this also
I am a competitive swimmer for my high school and this was selected as our school suit, as well as for 3 other schools in our county. It is a decent competitive suit,as nice as every one of my Speedo suits but the fit is way too small. I would suggest going up a size because it doesnt fit like my other suits. It leaves a lot of chest out on the sides as well, so be warned, and I'm not at all a chest girl. It didn't seem to stretch out any as I used it either...
This product is excellent, as I would expect from speedo. I am a competitive swimmer and can confidently say that tight is how it's supposed to fit. I'm pretty sure that this is meant to be a racing or even training suit not a suit you wear to the beach so it needs to be tight so that it does not drag and slow you down. You should not be able to pull the straps above your ears. I know that comfort is important but its main purpose is to allow you to race and practice freely so that you can improve. So in my opinion, you should get the same size you always would. Another great product from Speedo, this is the only brand of suits I purchase as I know that they are the best.
Bought this to augment suits for training at the gym and for upcoming Maui trip. The suit is a great cut and a great color. However, the fit is way too small. That's the only reason this doesn't get 5 stars. It fits as if it is one full size too small. I have a Quantum splice super pro back the same size (at least the tag says so) as this and it fits fine. Recommend going one size up to ensure correct fit.