Bought these to match with the tankini top, inky blue dot. I found they ran true to size (my usual Boden 6) and are very comfortable. However, be warned that the dots will get bigger as the bottoms stretch to fit you. I tried the size up to see if that would be better, but they were a bit droopy. I guess if you want them to stay on, they have to stretch a bit and if they stretch, well, the dots have to stretch with them. I liked the dots better than the stripes and decided that it wasn't all that bad anyhow. I mean, who is really looking at the dots on the suit of a middle-age woman? I like them and feel good in them so that's that.

This is one of the many swimwear products that I have purchased from boden, and I am extremely happy with all of them.

I thought this would make a great suit with good coverage. Unfortunately the stripes made me look huge. Not flattering.

I chose these bottoms to go with a top I already have. I like the idea of the boy short bathing suit with the classic top. Reminds me of a 1950's movie star. Since I am in my 40's I feel that these bottoms are more appropriate for me.

They fit snug but don't cut in where you don't want!

I have only worn them once since it's still Winter... they seem like they will last a long time.

Enjoy!

Ok, here's the thing, I really really want to love this set.
I really wanted the blue, dots or stripes, but I needed it rather fast and there's a wait on that color. So I liked the red and got it.
Upon opening, the color is very cute. The olive dots aren't my favorite, but definitely still cute.
I put it on and the quality was fantastic.
However, it runs really big! I am 5'11" in between a 12 and 14, usually on the larger size. I ordered 14 because you do not want your bathing suit too tight.
Well, if I loved it I would need to exchange it for a 10. It's that big.
That being said, I think I'm going to just return it, not exchange. The top is adorable and I love the way it's cut, but the hipster bottoms are more like granny panty than hipster and I just don't feel like I can pull off the bikini bottoms.