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Essential Swimwear Review & GIVEAWAY {Now Closed}

May 5, 2010 By Michelle Barneck 129 Comments

I am so excited to be doing this review for Essential Swimwear. I saw them on Studio 5 and fell in love with their adorable tankinis. I was excited to be able to choose my own swimsuit to try out. Here’s the one I chose:

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(Here’s what it will look like if you are white and freckled and your arm can only reach out so far to take the pic. Plus, there is no way I was putting a full body shot of myself on here. I get props for being brave right?! There, proof that I actually wear this suit.)

I adore the ruffles and love that the tank is long so I don’t have to worry about it creeping up while playing in the water with my 2 year old. Plus, if I am having a chubby day, I can scrunch it up and make it look like it has ruching. Ha!

They have tons of cute styles to choose from and did I mention the pricing?! You can get both pieces for just over $50! None of this $80-120 silliness!

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So why do I love Essential Swimwear:

  • My suit fit right straight out of the package. Not an easy task when ordering online!
  • The suits are modest, but still super cute!
  • The top has cups sewn in. None of this showing the world you are cold. You will feel properly supported. 😉
  • The top has ties so it is adjustable, great for when you need a little more space up top if you are nursing and or preggo.
  • It is super long so I could even wear it as a maternity suit for quite a while.
  • There are no weird gaps around the booty of the suit. It’s snug where it should be.
  • The quality is high. It is not something that is going to fall apart after a few uses.
  • I can feel good that I am supporting a local woman run business.

So, now for the best part!

Essential Swimwear is giving away a swimsuit to one of our lucky readers! Just in time for summer you could win the suit of your choice!

To enter: Leave a separate comment for each entry with an email to contact you if you win. If there is no email or none on your blogger profile I will choose another winner!

Mandatory entry: Sign up for Essential Swimwear’s newsletter and leave a comment telling us you’re on the email list.

Additional entries:

• Fan of Essential Swimwear on Facebook and leave a comment telling us.
• Become a follower of Essential Swimwear’s blog and leave a comment telling us. (You’ll want to do this one so you know when they have the 20% discount!)
• Tweet, Facebook, or blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with the URL.

The giveaway is now closed, so you can have your suit for Memorial Day when all the pools open!!

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Comments

  1. Kim @ seven thirty three says

    May 5, 2010 at 7:37 am

    Mama needs a new *modest* bathing suit!!!

    I’m ON THE LIST. 😉

    Reply
  2. msilba says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:02 am

    I signed up for the newsletter:)

    Reply
  3. De Javu Crafts says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:16 am

    i signed up….i too need a modest swim suit, hope it ME!!!

    Reply
  4. Kami and Spencer says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:22 am

    I signed up for the newsletter!
    kamidavenport@msn.com

    Reply
  5. Kami and Spencer says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:23 am

    I’m a facebook fan!
    kamidavenport@msn.com

    Reply
  6. Kami and Spencer says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:23 am

    I’m a blog follower!
    kamidavenport@msn.com

    Reply
  7. Lu says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:24 am

    I looove these swimsuits! I was looking at them just the other day. I signed up for the newsletter.

    Reply
  8. Lu says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:24 am

    I am a fan on Facebook.

    Reply
  9. Lu says

    May 5, 2010 at 8:25 am

    And I am a follower of their blog. And the 100th follower at that. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Barnecked Lady says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:06 am

    I signed up for the newsletter.
    amileester@gmail.com

    Reply
  11. Barnecked Lady says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:06 am

    Follower of the blog.
    amileester@gmail.com

    Reply
  12. Barnecked Lady says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:08 am

    Follower on facebook
    amileester@gmail.com

    Reply
  13. Rachael says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:32 am

    Oh I need a new swimsuit and these look great at a good price!
    I’m on the email list.
    rwhite05 [at] gmail [dot] com

    Reply
  14. Rachael says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:33 am

    I follow her blog.
    rwhite05 [at] gmail [dot] com

    Reply
  15. Kasparbauer Family says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:34 am

    On the email list!

    jkasparbauer@gmail.com

    Reply
  16. Kasparbauer Family says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:35 am

    I am a fan of Essential Swimwear on facebook!

    Reply
  17. Kasparbauer Family says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:36 am

    I follow the essentail swimwear blog.

    jkasparbauer@gmail.com

    Reply
  18. Ana Paula@ Get Craftin says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:36 am

    I’m a fan of ES on FB

    Reply
  19. Ana Paula@ Get Craftin says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:37 am

    I follow the ES blog!

    Reply
  20. Kasparbauer Family says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:38 am

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/essential-swimwear/274193246890?ref=search&sid=34001174.3150181545..1#!/profile.php?id=34001174&ref=profile

    here is my facebook comment!

    jkasparbauer@gmail.com

    Reply
  21. Elizabeth says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:52 am

    I joined their email list!

    Reply
  22. Elizabeth says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:52 am

    I “liked” them on Facebook! (Elizabeth Abbott Duan)

    Reply
  23. Elizabeth says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:53 am

    I am a follower of their blog!

    Reply
  24. Shan B. says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:55 am

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  25. Shan B. says

    May 5, 2010 at 9:57 am

    I signed up for the newsletter…I really need a new suit…shanbeltram@gmail.com

    Reply
  26. Brooke says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:32 am

    I signed up for their newsletter. brookebbushman at gmail dot com.

    Reply
  27. Brooke says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:40 am

    I follow the blog. brookebbushman at gmail dot com.

    Reply
  28. Brooke says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:41 am

    I facebooked about the giveaway. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=508915941
    brookebbushman at gmail dot com.

    Reply
  29. Brooke says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:48 am

    I “liked” them on facebook. (there wasn’t a button to become a fan… weird.) brookebbushman at gmail dot com

    Reply
  30. Jenna says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:49 am

    I’m now on the e-mail list!

    Reply
  31. Jenna says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:50 am

    Now I’m also a follower of their blog- AWSOME!!!!

    Reply
  32. Kim says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Signed up for the newsletter.

    Reply
  33. Kim says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:54 am

    I follow their blog.

    Reply
  34. mamawj says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:58 am

    main entry: I’m on the Essential Swimwear’s newsletter email list thanks great swimsuits!
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

    Reply
  35. mamawj says

    May 5, 2010 at 11:00 am

    I am a Fan of Essential Swimwear on Facebook as julie cutshaw
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

    Reply
  36. mamawj says

    May 5, 2010 at 11:00 am

    I am a follower of Essential Swimwear’s blog
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

    Reply
  37. mamawj says

    May 5, 2010 at 11:03 am

    my tweet
    https://twitter.com/itsallnew2me/status/13436909359
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

    Reply
  38. mamawj says

    May 5, 2010 at 11:05 am

    my facebook posted link thanks
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000145245599&v=wall&story_fbid=108178582559421
    sewitupjulie at gmail dot com

    Reply
  39. Emily says

    May 5, 2010 at 11:41 am

    This isn’t an official entry but I had to say, great choice! That’s the suit I reviewed on Boutique Cafe a couple weeks ago except in turquoise–it’s awesome!

    Reply
  40. Heidi says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    So so cute!!!

    Reply
  41. Stueller says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    These are WAY WAY WAY cute 🙂

    believe5621 @ yahoo.com

    Reply
  42. Stueller says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    I also became a follower on their blog.

    believe5621 @ yahoo.com

    Reply
  43. Amanda K says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    Okay!! You are so brave – but you have such a cute little figure you could have done a full body and been just fine!!

    I signed up for the newsletter!

    Reply
  44. Amanda K says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    facebooked it!!

    http://bit.ly/aNJ7XS

    Reply
  45. Amanda K says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Became a fan…. and love the ruffles!

    Reply
  46. Amanda K says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Follow their blog!

    Reply
  47. Amanda K says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Tweeted!! http://twitter.com/craftyendeavor

    Can you tell I really, really, really want to win!! hahahaha!

    Reply
  48. Doug and Alyssa says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  49. Doug and Alyssa says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  50. Kytsmom says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    Definately need a new suit. the one I have was 2 kids ago! I signed up for their email

    Reply
  51. Kytsmom says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    I became a fan on fb. http://www.facebook.com/pages/essential-swimwear/274193246890?v=wall&ref=search

    Reply
  52. Kytsmom says

    May 5, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    oh email
    gretchdid(at)msn(dot)com

    Reply
  53. Kytsmom says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/gretchen.simpson

    Reply
  54. Gina says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:16 pm

    I signed up for their newsletter.

    bensgirll@yahoo.com

    Reply
  55. Heather Towle says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    On the e-mail list.

    heathersmichebags@gmail.com

    Reply
  56. Heather Towle says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    Fan on facebook!!!

    heathersmichebags@gmail.com

    Reply
  57. Heather Towle says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    Follower on blog
    heathersmichebags@gmail.com

    Reply
  58. Donene says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter!

    Reply
  59. Donene says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    I became a fan!

    Reply
  60. Sharp4sure says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    I just signed up for the email!! Cute suits!!

    Reply
  61. Donene says

    May 5, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I am a follower!

    Reply
  62. Jess says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    Hooray! This “just had a baby” body needs one of these! I’ve been looking everywhere for a cute, modest suit. Signed up for the emails! yoneeley {at} yahoo {dot} com

    Reply
  63. Jess says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    I am a fan on facebook too!

    Reply
  64. Molly says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter! molly_dee1@yahoo.com

    Reply
  65. Kristen says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter! 🙂
    vita1273@yahoo.com

    Reply
  66. Ry and Ally says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    Signed up for the newsletter!
    visschic@yahoo.com

    Reply
  67. Ry and Ally says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    FB fan!

    Reply
  68. Ry and Ally says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    Follower of their blog!

    Reply
  69. Kristen says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    I’m a blog follower 🙂
    vita1273@yahoo.com

    Reply
  70. Ry and Ally says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Tweeted! http://twitter.com/allyvc/status/13445854773

    Reply
  71. Kristen says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    I’m a Facebook fan!
    vita1273@yahoo.com

    Reply
  72. The Georges says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    Ooh, I need a new swimsuit for this HOT AZ weather!
    I’m on their email list!

    leimomi24@gmail.com

    Reply
  73. The Georges says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    I’m a follower too! (Privately)

    leimomi24@gmail.com

    Reply
  74. The Georges says

    May 5, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    I also became a fan on FB (aka “Like” er now)

    leimomi24@gmail.com

    Reply
  75. Designer Jules says

    May 5, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter!

    Reply
  76. Stephanie says

    May 5, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    I signed up for the the newsletter!
    stephlimb@yahoo.com

    Reply
  77. Stephanie says

    May 5, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    I became of fan on Facebook!
    stephlimb@yahoo.com

    Reply
  78. Stephanie says

    May 5, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    I am a follower of the blog!
    stephlimb@yahoo.com

    Reply
  79. Stefanie says

    May 5, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    I’m a follower!
    clarkandstefanie@yahoo.com

    Reply
  80. Melissa says

    May 5, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    I am a fan on facebook.

    Reply
  81. Melissa says

    May 5, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter.

    Reply
  82. Vindiciti says

    May 5, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    I’ve never been confident enough to try buying a suit online. Very neat to hear your review!

    Reply
  83. Shannon says

    May 5, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter!

    Reply
  84. Shannon says

    May 5, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    I’m a facebook fan

    Reply
  85. Shannon says

    May 5, 2010 at 7:44 pm

    I’m a follower of their blog.

    Reply
  86. srmedley says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    I’m a FB fan

    Reply
  87. srmedley says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    I follow the blog!

    Reply
  88. srmedley says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    Signed up for the newsletter

    Reply
  89. Author says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter
    shjared@comcast(dot)net

    Reply
  90. Cynthi says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    I just signed up for their newsletter!
    I’ve been needing a new swimsuit…
    peterfocy@yahoo.com

    Reply
  91. Cynthi says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    I follow the blog!

    Reply
  92. Cynthi says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    And I’m a FB fan! Hope I win!

    Reply
  93. Luzanne says

    May 6, 2010 at 7:05 am

    I’m such a shy one when it comes to bathing suits! These are so cute though, I won’t mind showing them off! 🙂

    I’ve signed up for the newsletter!

    *holds thumbs*

    luzie8@gmail.com

    Reply
  94. Allison says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    I’m on the email list! And woo hoo! Cute, modest suits! 🙂

    Reply
  95. The Smiths says

    May 6, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    I receive their newsletter!

    kirstenclarksmith@gmail.com

    Reply
  96. The Smiths says

    May 6, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    And I follow their blog.

    Kirstenclarksmith@gmail.com

    Reply
  97. Stacy says

    May 7, 2010 at 7:23 am

    I am a facebook fan!

    Reply
  98. mr. pineapple man says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:02 am

    haha i love ur post~ you are so funny I love it!

    Reply
  99. Joel & Clarissa says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:51 am

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  100. Joel & Clarissa says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:54 am

    I also follow their blog! :-)Clisserloo@gmail.com

    Reply
  101. Joel & Clarissa says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:54 am

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  102. Joel & Clarissa says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:54 am

    I am a fan on facebook! clisserloo@gmail.com

    Reply
  103. Joel & Clarissa says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:55 am

    I signed up for the newsletter too! clisserloo@gmail.com

    Reply
  104. Ginny says

    May 7, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    I signed up for the email list

    Reply
  105. Ginny says

    May 7, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    fan on facebook

    Reply
  106. Ginny says

    May 7, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    fan of their blog as well

    Reply
  107. Kerry says

    May 7, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    I’m signed up on their e-mail.

    Reply
  108. Ginny says

    May 7, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    tweeted http://twitter.com/momof2dancers/status/13575413984

    Reply
  109. Megs says

    May 7, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    I definately need a new Modest swimsuit. Thanks and I LOVE your blog!!
    mlrambo13@yahoo.com

    Reply
  110. Shannon Richardson says

    May 7, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    These suits are adorable! I signed up for their email newsletter!! Thanks! Love reading your blog! 🙂

    Reply
  111. Porters says

    May 10, 2010 at 11:07 am

    wow that looks shady. you can delete the commment from ‘brandon’ above…I was signed into my husbands gmail. 🙂 my email is danielle34@hotmail.com

    Reply
  112. AStarrA says

    May 11, 2010 at 7:16 am

    Signed up for Essential Swimwear’s newsletter

    disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

    Reply
  113. AStarrA says

    May 11, 2010 at 7:16 am

    Fan of Essential Swimwear on Facebook

    disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

    Reply
  114. AStarrA says

    May 11, 2010 at 7:17 am

    Follower of Essential Swimwear’s blog
    disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

    Reply
  115. Melonie says

    May 11, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Definitely could use one of these!
    meloniew a t g ma i l d o t c o m

    Reply
  116. Dana says

    May 11, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    Signed up for Essential Swimwear newsletter
    sunny_dla@yahoo.ca

    Reply
  117. Dana says

    May 11, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    became a fan on facebook
    sunny_dla@yahoo.ca

    Reply
  118. Dana says

    May 11, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    became a follower on essential swimwear’s blog
    sunny_dla@yahoo.ca

    Reply
  119. Dana says

    May 11, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    blogged about this contest
    http://www.drmountifield.blogspot.com
    sunny_dla@yahoo.ca

    Reply
  120. Beny says

    May 12, 2010 at 12:33 am

    Hi,
    The above swimwear suits shown are really good.I really like the suits .

    Reply
  121. fletchers99 says

    May 12, 2010 at 9:25 am

    I became a fan on facebook

    Reply
  122. fletchers99 says

    May 12, 2010 at 9:28 am

    I used to get my swimsuits from modbe but now that modbe is gone I’m excited to have found essential swim wear -I signed up for the newsletter -Thanks

    Reply
  123. fletchers99 says

    May 12, 2010 at 9:29 am

    I also became a follower of essential swim wears blog!

    Reply
  124. linda says

    May 12, 2010 at 9:55 am

    Awesome giveaway Michelle!! 🙂 I signed up for their emails: craftaholicsanon (@) gmail . com

    Reply
  125. linda says

    May 12, 2010 at 9:55 am

    fanned essential swimwear on FB

    Reply
  126. Jen says

    May 12, 2010 at 9:56 am

    I am a fan on FB!

    Reply
  127. Jen says

    May 12, 2010 at 9:57 am

    I even signed up to follow their blog!

    Reply
  128. holly says

    May 12, 2010 at 10:49 am

    I signed up for their newsletter!
    hollydonahue@hotmail.com

    Reply
  129. holly says

    May 12, 2010 at 10:50 am

    Also signed up to follow their blog, thanks for telling us about this great deal!
    hollydonahue@hotmail.com

    Reply

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