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Abby wears size 16 Monroe

Abby wears size 16 Monroe

Abby wears size 16 Monroe

Abby wears size 16 Monroe

Essential Swimsuit Black - Monroe

Jude wears size 16 Hendricks

Jude wears size 16 Hendricks

Abby wears size 16 Monroe

Abby wears size 16 Monroe

(L-R) Allie wears Sports Swimbra Bikini Set Forest size 14 Hepburn, Jude wears size 16 Hendricks; Terri wears Vitamin Sea Suit size 14 Monroe

(L-R) Allie wears Sports Swimbra Bikini Set Forest size 14 Hepburn, Jude wears size 16 Hendricks; Terri wears Vitamin Sea Suit size 14 Monroe

Molly wears size 14 Hendricks

Molly wears size 14 Hendricks

Molly wears size 14 Hendricks

Molly wears size 14 Hendricks

Fran wears size 12 Monroe

Fran wears size 12 Monroe

Fran wears size 12 Monroe

Fran wears size 12 Monroe

Cim wears size 12 Monroe

Cim wears size 12 Monroe

Rachel wears size 24 Hendricks

Rachel wears size 24 Hendricks

Amanda wears size 14 Monroe

Amanda wears size 14 Monroe

Amanda wears size 14 Monroe

Amanda wears size 14 Monroe

Essential Swimsuit Black - Monroe

Abby wears size 16 Monroe
Abby wears size 16 Monroe
Essential Swimsuit Black - Monroe
Jude wears size 16 Hendricks
Abby wears size 16 Monroe
(L-R) Allie wears Sports Swimbra Bikini Set Forest size 14 Hepburn, Jude wears size 16 Hendricks; Terri wears Vitamin Sea Suit size 14 Monroe
Molly wears size 14 Hendricks
Molly wears size 14 Hendricks
Fran wears size 12 Monroe
Fran wears size 12 Monroe
Cim wears size 12 Monroe
Rachel wears size 24 Hendricks
Amanda wears size 14 Monroe
Amanda wears size 14 Monroe
Essential Swimsuit Black - Monroe

Essential Swimsuit Black - Monroe

£95.00

Size Guide

A swim-wardrobe staple combining a flattering soft V-neckline and our signature mesh in a sculpting black swimsuit with built-in bust support so you can feel fantastic wherever your swimsuit takes you.  

Our Monroe shape fits C-E cup busts. For AA-B busts, shop The Hepburn.For F-HH busts, shop The Hendricks.

Size

Dispatch w/c 8th July

Not sure about size?
  • Fits true to size or ever so slightly big. 
  • This style is slightly longer in the body than other styles. If you're short in the body, go down a dress size.
  • Flattering soft V-neckline with gentle sweetheart shape across the bust.
  • Low-cut under the arms for active use without chaffing.
  • Medium cut on the leg with flattering but full bottom coverage.
  • Our Monroe model Amanda is 5'10 / 178cm tall. She usually wears a UK size 14 and a 36D bra. Shown here wearing a Deakin and Blue size 14 Monroe.
  • Super soft, high quality, sustainable Italian bonded Lycra® with neckline and hips highlighted in soft & sculpting Italian powernet mesh.
  • Lycra® made from a recycled yarn called ECONYL® - made from regenerated waste such as old fishing nets and industrial plastic scraps.
  • Durable and designed to last. Our chosen Lycra® is twice as resistant to chlorine, salt water and oils than standard Lycra. Full UV protection.
  • Designed and manufactured responsibly in London, UK.
  • Rinse after every use and hang to dry. Machine wash at 40° after every 2-3 uses. See full details on how to care for your swimwear.
  • 78% Recycled Polyamide, 22% Elastane.
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    DM
    09/06/2024
    Deborah M.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom

    The Essential Fits like a glove

    After trying on three different styles I decided on the essential swimsuit for pool swimming . The customer service team were fantastic and allowed me the time to try on and compare the different sizes before returning. I love the snug and shaping fit of the swimsuit, it feels great to wear and to swim in . Thanks so much

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    DM
    09/06/2024
    Deborah M.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom

    The Essential Fits like a glove

    After trying on three different styles in sizes 12/14 I decided on the essential swimsuits for pool swimming . The customer service team were fantastic and allowed me the time to try on and compare the different sizes before returning. I love the snug and shaping fit of the swimsuit, it feels great to wear and to swim in . Thanks so much

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    ES
    28/07/2023
    Emma S.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom

    Fantastic!

    I have started swimming regularly in the sea and after a bit of research decided to invest in a swimsuit from Deakin and Blue. It’s brilliant, nice thick fabric, doesn’t ride up, pulls everything in and looks fantastic- everyone asks where I got it from! Well worth it.

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    18/06/2023
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom

    Black essential swimsuit

    Love love love this swimsuit! Going through menopause changed my body completely and just the thought of a day at the beach brought me out in a cold sweat! Thank you D&B for giving me my confidence back.. about to order my second swimsuit

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    BL
    28/09/2022
    becky l.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom

    Simply The Best Swimsuit

    I love this style of swimwear. Comfortable, stylish and I feel great every time i wear it!

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    Jude’s body story

    "While I always swam, I wasn't brilliantly sporty. At school, I tended to slide off and go and do some art during sports. Like, when we had to play lacrosse, which was grim, I used to just shimmy off to the art room. The PE teachers wrote me a nice report and that's when I realised that they didn't know who I was! But, I always loved swimming and I was in the swimming team.

    I loved the feeling of swimming, but I didn't like the chlorine and the smell of it all. I've always loved open water. I used to spend a lot of time looking for deeper pools in the river – even if they weren’t swimmable, it was just being able to dunk and hide in the reeds."

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    A confidence essential

    Designed to give you confidence whether your surfing, swimming or simply sun-soaking. Here's how:

    1. Super supportive & sculpting bonded fabric

    2. Wide straps and a soft V-neckline flatters a range of body shapes

    3. Buttersoft powermesh elongates your legs

    4. Full bottom coverage for ultimate confidence

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    What we’re made of

    All our swimwear is made from ECONYL® - a 100% regenerated nylon fibre made from post-consumer waste such as old fishing nets and industrial plastic. So our cossies are ocean friendly, too!

    We only work with Oeko-Tex® certified suppliers and environmentally responsible partners who pay fairly, use chemicals safely and minimise waste.

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    Our award-winning swimwear has been featured in The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, Women’s Health & more

    Here for a good time and a long time; our swimwear is thoughtfully designed to last season after season, swim after swim

    We have over 500 5* reviews for our products on our website, Google & Facebook - our customers love what we do!

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