Andie themselves put it pretty perfectly: their goal is to make “well-made, well-cut suits that look great, keep everything where it should be, and feel so comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing anything at all.” Being able to get out of your head and enjoy yourself is a challenge in a revealing or frilly swimsuit– these suits are simple, but don’t sacrifice style. The Mykonos suit reminded me of Sean Connery-era Bond Girls, which of course is the ultimate beach-vibe goal.

Not only does Andie tailor their styles to be universally flattering, they also give you extensive assistance in finding out which would work specifically for you. I took their fit quiz, and was so impressed by the detail it went into not only about my body itself, but the features I most want to show off, what I feel less comfortable with, and my personal beach style. The recommendations were perfect: an elegant one-piece and a sporty bikini, both of which seemed like they would fit me perfectly. I had to stop myself before I dropped half my monthly paycheck right then and there.

The price point, although more expensive than your typical fast-fashion site, was reasonable, with most suits clocking in the vicinity of $100, especially for the quality of the fabric, and the deliberately ethical practices with which the suits are made. “Our factories also subscribe to ethical and fair labor practices. We ensure factories maintain environmental initiatives and working conditions by having multiple surprise inspections by third party regulators each year.” I felt confident that my personal purchase hadn’t relied on unfair labor or ecological irresponsibility.

The all-woman team behind Andie knows that every woman looks different, and that it is their responsibility to embrace that. In their words: “Our all-women team works to provide the internet’s best swimwear shopping experience based on the Andie values”– inclusivity and positivity. I was so impressed by the array of bodies that felt beautiful and confident wearing Andie’s suits, from the “Malibu,” to the “Ibiza” to the gorgeous maternity suits, and it only made me feel more invested in and supportive of the brand’s message. 

Their most iconic suit is “The Amalfi”– and it is easy to see why. This highly sought-after suit is “made from a durable fabric that has four-way stretch, meaning it’ll comfortably fit your curves, has a compressive lining for added shaping support, and offers UPF 50+ protection to keep sunburns away.” Basically: chic, practical, high quality, the stuff of dreams. The Amalfi’s simple design can adapt to many different people’s personal styles, as you can see on their website. The page features countless photos of customers of a wide variety of ages, bodies, and personal styles rocking the suit in their own lives. As much as the cut is simple, there are so many options of color, texture, and length, and I loved seeing this suit on so many different women, in different colors, lounging, swimming, and exploring. It adapts to you, your lifestyle, age, needs, instead of boxing you into whatever is the passing trend. 

When some swimsuit brands are pushing the latest impractical style crazes, and sacrificing their quality to keep up with the next month’s trends, Andie pushes back, and looks to classic, chic suits of their inspiration. The suits are built to last, and to make you feel good. I would call their designs investment pieces, but to be fair: I want to “invest” in about twenty of them. The reviews speak for themselves: Andie knows what they are doing.