In this online-centric time, e-commerce is the way to go, and Andie and Summersalt have both capitalized on this trend successfully. Andie has always navigated the online shopping world swimmingly– they have notoriously available customer service, with representatives to contact online 24/7, and they were named the most innovative e-commerce brand of 2017. Summersalt has also seen success, although their reviews suggest that at moments they are overwhelmed with site traffic, and the customer service can be lacking. For example, one reviewer testified: “First, customer service told me it was not going to come right away and refunded me for shipping. Then, nearly a week later, I reached out asking where it was and they told me there had been an error and that suit was not actually available in that size when I ordered it.” If Summersalt has one small flaw, this may be it.

Andie and Summersalt both have a mission of inclusivity, and celebrating all women’s styles, looks, and needs. They both have worked hard to study what women want in a bathing suit, and fit a wide variety of bodies and offer comprehensive fit guides – Summersalt even “took over 1.5 million body measurements from 10,000 women to inform the Summersalt fit.” Andie also has a fit quiz, and offers personalized consultations, along with a wide varieties of sizes and styles to choose from. There is truly something for everyone.

When you are dropping almost $100 on a bathing suit, you want it to be worth it. Both of these brands give you exactly what you deserve, make it worth the price, and do everything they can to keep costs low without sacrificing quality and brand integrity. All of Summersalt’s one piece suits are $95, plus, they “cut out the middlemen in our operations which means the suits come to us directly from our factories, ready to pack and ship.This cuts operational costs ways down, which enables us to offer you the best possible price for our top-quality suits.” Andie’s are a similar price range with slightly more variation. Both companies’ suits are incredible quality, and unbelievably durable. When tested out, they also stand up to the perils of harsh, chlorinated water. Summersalt’s suits have “four times the compression” of the average swimsuit, and still retain their shape and compression after more than 100 hours of use in chlorinated water.

Andie puts an emphasis on diversity. Their suits are deliberately made to fit and suit different bodies, physical needs, and styles with incredibly universal designs and well-made products. Just look at their comments and customer photos and you’ll see– I was awed by how many women of different ages, sizes, ethnicities and styles feel beautiful and confident in Andie’s cute suits. 

Their styles and cuts are time-tested classics. Andie’s suits are relatively simple in design, but they are meant to appeal to the masses– no matter your style, you can find a suit in a color that fits your current look, while still repping Andie’s brand aesthetic. Although they are known for the wildly popular “Amalfi” suit (one quick google search and you’ll see for yourself), their other styles like the Mykonos and the Malibu are similarly elegant and practical. That said, the Amalfi suit is iconic, beloved, and deserving of its hype. It is arguably Andie’s simplest design, but it is perfectly constructed to flatter while being comfortable, and be flexible while still being chic.

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The biggest difference between these two brands is that Summersalt is more than just a swimwear line. They specialize in travel-focused clothing, from loungewear to matching workout sets: “We create travel essentials that are comfortable enough for the journey, and stylish enough for the destination.” Their philosophy is similar to Andie’s in that they are looking to make clothes you can move in and feel beautiful in: “We believe fashion and function should always play well together, packing for a trip should be stress-free, and that comfortable doesn’t have to mean underdressed.”

You have always idolized the classic styles of vintage bathing suits, but like a suit that you can move in. You prefer solid, more subtle colors to loud, bright prints. Simple doesn’t mean boring in your book– elegance is key.

You are looking for more than just swim wear, you like bright colors and two pieces, and prints don’t scare you.

In both cases, the reviews speak for themselves. These brands are proud to make the women who wear their styles feel confident in their own skin, and feel free to move. I know I am personally dreaming of my next beach vacation, and I am sure it will feature a look from either Andie or Summersalt– or both!

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by Insider Envy Staff