Introducing my honest review of the Forever 21 Plus Blush Tie Front Bikini in size 1X/20. See how it looks on me and find out if it could be the perfect fit for you.
I’m continuing with my whistle-stop tour of Forever 21+‘s UK 2018 swimwear collection. Today’s post features my detailed review of the Forever 21 Plus Blush Tie Front Bikini Top and High-Leg Bikini Bottoms.
Image courtesy of Forever 21
The delicate pale pink hue looked lovely on my iPad screen when I placed my order but I was dubious as to what it would look like in real life against my own complexion, which is much more on the milky side than that of the beautiful F21 model.
I ordered both pieces of the Forever 21 Plus Blush Tie Front Bikini in a 1X, which is labelled as a UK 20 but I would say it’s more like a UK 16 in this set.
When my order arrived I opened the parcel with baited breath. I let out a loud ‘oooh!’ when I saw the colour of this bikini in real life as it is so pretty, but I was still doubtful as to whether or not it would work against my skin tone.
Nevertheless, I took the plunge and tried it on.
Answer: it looked chuffing great, even if I do say so myself!
This is a great example of why it’s so important to try things on, and not just stick with the same sort of styles or colours that we might usually choose. We need to push our boundaries and try on different things, even things that we’re unsure about or are convinced won’t suit us, as sometimes we will get a pleasant surprise like I did with this!
I’d normally shy away from pale pink as I thought it wasn’t ‘my’ colour…but look how wrong I was. Lesson learnt!
The Forever 21 Plus Blush Tie Front Bikini Top has no underwires or boob shelf, so the only breast support is the tie-front (fully functional) and of course the shoulder straps. The cups have removable pads for modesty and I still have them in place in these pictures, which is very unusual for me as I normally whip them out straight away because they move out of place and/or fold over and annoy me!
I found the Forever 21 Plus Blush Tie Front Bikini Top very comfortable. You put it on like a cardigan – obviously undoing the front tie first! – and then tie up the front as tightly as you wish. As you can see from my photo below there is no fastening or clasp on the back, which makes a nice change, even if it does mean less support is provided by the band of the bikini top.
I felt that although the Forever 21 Plus Blush Tie Front Bikini bikini bottoms fit me well and gave me sufficient coverage both front and back, I would have preferred a size up to feel fully comfortable. So in my opinion these bottoms run a touch on the small side. My advice: size up one.
Naturally, I had my ongoing issue of not having enough room in the Forever 21 Plus Blush Tie Front Bikini Top for my boobs, but that’s because I am a rather unusual shape. My underbust is significantly smaller than my boobs (I’m a 34LL), and so I often struggle to find non-cup sized swimwear or lingerie that fits me acceptably well.
Sometimes I can make things work with a little adjusting and compromise, and this top falls into that very category. I think it’s because of the tie front as I can adjust it to suit me. It’s far from a perfect fit, but it’s good enough for me to wear for sunbathing.
I just love the retro glamorous vibe of the Forever 21 Plus Blush Tie Front Bikini. It’s so much fun!
Sadly as I am currently out of work I was not in a position to keep this bikini. But I will definitely be keeping an eye out for it once I’ve got myself a job. It’s so pretty and I can only imagine how awesome it would look with a tan or on naturally darker skintones.
If you’d like to buy the Forever 21 Plus Blush Tie Front Bikini for yourself you can get the top for £18 and the bottoms for £11.20. Check availability on the Forever 21+ website here.
You can see my other Forever 21+ swimwear reviews here.
Shut the front door you are going to bankrupt me hahaha! I have loved all your reviews so far but this is my favourite to date. I am mixed race and have darker skin than you but I am hoping the pink blush colour will give a great contrast. I have ordered one to try and I can't wait to see it on!
Oops…sorry not sorry, he he! I truly think this will look absolutely stunning on darker skin. Feel free to share a picture with me on Instagram or Facebook when you try it on – I bet you’ll look amazing!
I really hope you get to buy this one in the end as it looks incredible on you. Meanwhile I am off to snag one for myself. Thanks for the useful review :o)
Thank you for your kind words and wishes. I hope you managed to get one for yourself and that you love it too!
Well you just totally convinced me to buy this for my holiday in October. I am going to Jamaica and this will be perfect for lounging by the pool. Love it!Hollie x
I’m totally envious that you’re going to Jamaica, but it’s good to know you’ll be soaking up the sun in this fab number!
Have a wonderful holiday.
I would of never bought this based on the photo’s on the website but seeing how good it looks on you I’m 100% convinced!!! Looks great on someone busty.
Ah thanks Emma. That’s why blogs and social media are so important – through them we can see items on a range of different bodies, giving us a more accurate idea of what they might look like on us and therefore making it more likely that we’ll buy things. It’s all good!