Boden shoppers are swooning over a flattering swimsuit with beautiful detailing. The Bow Tie Shoulder Swimsuit features a square neckline and back, a mid rise leg, and fixed bow straps which compliment the maroon and white botanical print.
Usually priced at £89, the '10/10' swimsuit has been reduced to £25.60 in the Boden summer sale. It's still available to snap up in sizes 6 to 22 (regular and long), and shoppers can also purchase the swimsuit in plain 'cinnamon' brown and 'sangria sunset blossom' which currently remain at RRP.
Design and Fit
It's worth noting the tie straps are fixed (not adjustable), and the Bow Tie Shoulder Swimsuit has lightly padded fixed cups 'for a smooth shape'. One pleased shopper left a five star review on the Boden website which reads: "Great swimsuit…fits perfectly and love the bow detail…perfect lower back fitting. Purchased the size 10 in the chocolate brown and fits true to size…lovely cut and very flattering."
Another buyer said: "Wow colours and fit are beautiful Wouldn't change anything."
A third fan wrote: "10/10. Love this swimsuit especially the lower back which you don't often see with one pieces. The pattern, colours and tie shoulders are perfect. The suit comes with sewn in cups which helps give me more shape."
Customer Feedback on Padding
However, this buyer knocked off two stars due to the padding. They said: "Love Boden's swimsuit sizing in Long, and love the colour of this one. However, I had to return it because the cups show through the material and give you a strange shape. Please more brown though, Boden!"
Alternative Options from Other Retailers
Elsewhere, Marks and Spencer has the Tummy Control Deep Plunge Swimsuit for £36 which is gaining traction online. Available in several colours including lacquer red, black, peat, hyacinth (blue), dark khaki, and fern green, it has a plunge neckline and low squared back. There's a 'tummy control panel' which helps to sculpt the figure, as well as removable padding. Shoppers can bag this swimsuit in sizes 8 to 24 with regular and long options, although stock varies across the colours.
Meanwhile, Next stocks plenty of options including the Shaping Tummy Control Swimsuit for £29 which, according to the website, has 'medium-modulus compression panelling and structural gathering' to help smooth the torso. There are several colours available, including black, chocolate brown textured, khaki green, navy, watermelon pink, and more. Sizes range from 6 to 20 with regular and tall options available.
