This is a fit review of Johanna Ortiz's two swimsuits from her resort collection that debuted pre-Fall 2017 exclusively at Moda Operandi. I'm making a review because prior to buying, I had to wait on other people to post their #bikiniootd and had to ask how they found the fit. Thankfully, the ladies in IG replied and advised that the swimsuits did fit true to size. I didn't want to spend a small fortune on a wrong size and for something that was not eligible for return. So I hope this can help anyone out who's deciding what size they will get. The first swimsuit is a blue number called Moon Light Printed bikini top paired with the Shelly High Rise bikini bottom. The second swimsuit is an orange polka-dot number called Pearly King bikini top and bottom. All swimsuits are sold separately as top and bottom. For the tops, they both fit true to size. I'm a size US 8 and only a US 6 was left for the Moon Light bikini top. Since it ties at back, I went for it and it did fit me anyway but it's a a little snug in the armpit area so I would say for a bikini top, best to get your exact size but if not available, next smaller size would be okay. Luckily I got my size with the Pearly King bikini top but even a size 6 would be okay too. The ties at the back are quite stretchy too and on the "loose" side. As for the bottoms, both feature a high rise waistline and ruched side details. I got both in size US 8 and although they have the same fabric composition, I found that the Shelly fits one size smaller to a true 8 (feels like 6), whereas the Pearly King bikini bottom is a true size 8 and has a higher waist rise by almost an inch (it's perfect for tummy control). On the models, both sit just above the natural waist but on a short girl like me (5 "2) with a short torso, it's a full waist coverage and sits at mid-rib. Worn together with the tops, it's almost like a one-piece with the space between top and bottom seem like a front cut-out detail (which I love because I want full waist coverage). In summary, I would say that even if both swimsuits have the same fabric composition (87% Polyamide 13% Elastane), the Pearly King bikini bottom and top is "more stretchy" and the Shelly bottom and Moon Light top is a little "tight". For both tops, the ties on back make them versatile to go between two sizes but the Pearly King top has more room for a bigger bust (more than a B/C cup) and the Moon Light top would flatter a smaller bust (below B/C cup). For the bottoms, the Pearly King bottom is true to size whereas the Shelly bottom fits 1 size smaller than my size. Value for price? It's absolutely worth it! The construction and design of the ruffles, the fit and materials used are by far the best among many swimwear brands I have tried. There are few pieces left available in Moda Operandi from this collection, but Johanna Ortiz debuted a new swimwear collection just this August 2017 in Moda Operandi's trunk show that is expected to ship out in October 2017. Just for me, the former collection is cuter than the latter. Beach season is currently OFF in the Philippines but I managed to take some pool photos. Check them out below. Hopefully we get sunny weather soon and take better pics to do these swimsuits some justice. *Update Aug 13, 2017 (Went to the beach and took pics when worn... Check it out!)
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