“I’m a simple swimsuit gal and since I’m writing this as the temperature is about to hit the low 20s, I am definitely dreaming about bathing suit weather (even if my post-holiday midsection is not). Like many of you, I’m different sized top and bottom and for years my only option was Malia Mills (whom I loved, but whom my wallet did not).

While Bikyni will not, I repeat not, help you if you are plus-sized (and that’s something they should definitely consider changing), I have found their pieces to be long-wearing, flattering, and budget-friendly. I own both the halter and triangle tops (and I think I prefer the halter), and I think every one of the bottoms except the cheeky hipster (because my cheeks like the coverage). And I’m an active bathing suit-wearer, so these hold up to the activity, not just lounging.”—Yelena Dasher