USVI-On-Line

Hello non-skinny chica's! I need some assistance.

I'm in the market for a cute and fun rash guard (for those of you unfamiliar here's an example: http://www.surfdiva.com/Store_ViewProdu ... erID=11054

They are great in December when the water temp gets a little cooler or when you don't want to fry your back while snorkeling for ages.

Anyway, I'm not sure how sizing works for these. Any advice? I'd rather not go with men's because the colors are BORING but will if I have to. And I checked Junonia but they are boring too. I'm an hourslass size 22-24 in real life.

Any guidance from any of you snorkel/surf divas out there?

Hi Gromit!

I'm going to recommend Coolibar once again (I swear I don't work for them, just loved having a full-coverage two-piece rash suit).
http://www.coolibar.com/women-s-swimwear.html

According to their size chart, XXL is equivalent to a size 22. They have plus sizes as well:

http://www.coolibar.com/03209x.html
http://www.coolibar.com/03210x.html

I got a zip-front top and swim tights in a size large. (Since I'm short, as well as round, the petite version of the tights was terrific.) My dress size is 12, and there was plenty of room in both the top and pants. I probably could have gone a size smaller, but was sick of my old <b><font><font face="Times,sans-serif" size="2"><a href="http://www.neosportusa.com/index.php?pa ... skin-tight zip-up one-piece sausage casing rash suit</a></font></b>.

Not sure if they have insulating properties, but I can vouch for the sun protection (UPF 50+ rating). We snorkeled for 4-5 hours a day and nothing got through.