Earlier this year, Jess and I tried Fashion Nova’s clothing line to see what it was really like — and spoiler alert, it was… not good. But everyone deserves a second chance, so there was only one thing to do: Spend $300 and try out Fashion Nova’s extensive swimsuit collection. Would Fashion Nova’s swimwear make us feel as confident and ~sexy~ as a celebrity on Instagram? Or would we be filled with regret? So even if your suit doesn’t fit, you can’t return it — or exchange it for a size that DOES. The Fashion Nova exchange policy ALSO doesn’t seem to apply to swimwear. “Because we can’t ensure our #NovaBabes will be issued the style/size they desire by the time their returned items come back to the distribution center, we are unable to accommodate exchanges by mail.” I’ve reached out to Fashion Nova to clarify this policy, and I’ll update if and when I hear back. I’ve bought a lot of swimsuits online, guys. I’ve NEVER seen a brand make it this hard to get a bathing suit that fits. I’m wearing the Sun Goes Down one-piece in a medium, thank God I sized up ($39, Fashion Nova). Nicola is wearing the Gaia swimsuit ($33, Fashion Nova). Plus, the majority of the ties don’t do anything. WHY ARE THEY THERE? As we peeled off our weird bathing corsets, we both felt a lot more vulnerable than we usually do in these shoots. Trying on swimwear is already a stressful experience — to have pieces fit this poorly made us ALL — myself, Nicola, AND Jess — feel like the issue was with our bodies, not the swimsuits. I could fit my hopes and dreams in these cups. Hell, I could fit a boiled ham in these cups. THE TOP WAS HUGE, is what I’m saying. And because Fashion Nova doesn’t let you return or exchange swimwear, I’m stuck with it. My boobs had clearly been found wanting; I guess I’m just not shaped like a Fashion Nova girl. We learned that just because a cheap bikini looks great on the ‘gram, there’s no guarantee that it will look good — or fit well — in real life. We learned that just because a brand advertises itself as being body positive and hires some plus-size girls for its swim campaign, it doesn’t mean that it actually IS. Perhaps Fashion Nova should spend less on sponsored influencer #content and more on making quality swimwear that makes ALL of its fans feel good. After all, summer style has no size or body type.
title: “We Tried Fashion Nova S Swimsuits Here S The Verdict” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-04” author: “Howard Ward”
Earlier this year, Jess and I tried Fashion Nova’s clothing line to see what it was really like — and spoiler alert, it was… not good. But everyone deserves a second chance, so there was only one thing to do: Spend $300 and try out Fashion Nova’s extensive swimsuit collection. Would Fashion Nova’s swimwear make us feel as confident and ~sexy~ as a celebrity on Instagram? Or would we be filled with regret? So even if your suit doesn’t fit, you can’t return it — or exchange it for a size that DOES. The Fashion Nova exchange policy ALSO doesn’t seem to apply to swimwear. “Because we can’t ensure our #NovaBabes will be issued the style/size they desire by the time their returned items come back to the distribution center, we are unable to accommodate exchanges by mail.” I’ve reached out to Fashion Nova to clarify this policy, and I’ll update if and when I hear back. I’ve bought a lot of swimsuits online, guys. I’ve NEVER seen a brand make it this hard to get a bathing suit that fits. I’m wearing the Sun Goes Down one-piece in a medium, thank God I sized up ($39, Fashion Nova). Nicola is wearing the Gaia swimsuit ($33, Fashion Nova). Plus, the majority of the ties don’t do anything. WHY ARE THEY THERE? As we peeled off our weird bathing corsets, we both felt a lot more vulnerable than we usually do in these shoots. Trying on swimwear is already a stressful experience — to have pieces fit this poorly made us ALL — myself, Nicola, AND Jess — feel like the issue was with our bodies, not the swimsuits. I could fit my hopes and dreams in these cups. Hell, I could fit a boiled ham in these cups. THE TOP WAS HUGE, is what I’m saying. And because Fashion Nova doesn’t let you return or exchange swimwear, I’m stuck with it. My boobs had clearly been found wanting; I guess I’m just not shaped like a Fashion Nova girl. We learned that just because a cheap bikini looks great on the ‘gram, there’s no guarantee that it will look good — or fit well — in real life. We learned that just because a brand advertises itself as being body positive and hires some plus-size girls for its swim campaign, it doesn’t mean that it actually IS. Perhaps Fashion Nova should spend less on sponsored influencer #content and more on making quality swimwear that makes ALL of its fans feel good. After all, summer style has no size or body type.
