Anonymous wrote:Do any of these have the same level of compression as that Summersalt suit? I agree, it's overdone and I'm looking for something new for this coming summer, but man I love how well that thing sucks my stomach in and holds my boobs up without cups.
Summersalt's suits have 22% elastane, which is insanely high. I get good compression from an Andie suit that is 18% elastane, but it probably doesn't suck me in as much as that Summersalt suit OP posted above. However I would consider anything over 15% elastane "high" compression, 10-15% "medium" compression, and less than 10% "low" compression.
The style of the suit will also contribute to compression. One piece suits are naturally more compressive, especially around the waist, and tend to keep boobs in place better. Higher necklines are more compressive. Cross-back straps tend to provide more boob compression.
Actually I am now understanding why I don't like Summersalt suits on me even though they are so popular. I have a smaller bust and I feel Summersalt suits flatten it out in a way that makes me look disproportioned. I prefer a lower elastane that isnt' going to smoosh my boobs so much (especially with a higher neckline like on that one shoulder suit). I like a lower neckline but with less compression, and then compensate with cross back straps which help hold things in place.