"The world was full of swimsuits before Malia Mills came along, but not only did she figure out how to build a better one, she realized that pieces should be sold separately to allow for the idiosyncrasies of real women's bodies. In the affirming world of Malia Mills, one size emphatically does not fit all."
Hawaiian Airlines Magazine

We engineer our tops to fit and flatter specific bra sizes from 30AA to 38DD. We cut our bottoms to show off all sorts of shapes from size 2 to 16. Ditto for our one-pieces! We've got a variety of styles so the suit you choose will fit your shape as well as your personality.

Fit tip for tops:

You can't imagine how many of us aren't wearing the right size bra! So, if you haven't measure your bosom lately, take a few minutes to confirm your bra size. We've tried out several measuring techniques and find this one works best for most women. Grab a tape measure -- it's simple.

1. Measure your band size. Strip down to your favorite bra (not padded!). Measure around your body under the bust - hold the tape snug but not tight. Add 5" to an odd number and add 4" to even number. The number you get is your band size.

2. Measure your cup size. Measure one boob from the side to the center over the fullest part -- one wire over to the other wire. See chart below for your cup size.

Less than 7" = AA
7" = A
8" = B
9" = C
10" = D
11" = DD
A "full cup" will measure somewhere in between. For example, if you measure 8.5" you're a full B.

Keep in mind cross grading. This means if you are a 34B you might also be a 32C (band is one size smaller and cup size is one size bigger) so try bras in both sizes to see which one fits best and feels most comfortable.
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Fit tip for bottoms:

At Malia Mills we make our bottoms to correspond pretty darn closely to your pant size. If most of the pants in your closet are size 8 then choose a size 8 in our styles. Important! If you want more coverage do not order a bigger size! Order a style cut to cover more.

A few brands and pant size comparisons to consider:
Theory size 8 = Malia Mills size 8
Calvin Klein size 8 = Malia Mills size 10
Gap size 8 = Malia Mills size 10
Club Monaco size 8 = Malia Mills size 8
Marc Jacobs size 8 = Malia Mills size 8

On rare occasions you may go up or down a size depending on the cut of the style or your height. We've got more detailed size and fit tips with each bottom so be sure to read each description to the confirm the best size to order.

Fit tip for one-pieces:

When designing one-pieces we consider your bra size, pant size and height.
Step 1: Choose the style that is designed for your bra size.
Step 2: Pick the size that corresponds to your pant size.
Step 3: Look at our height chart and if you are petite or tall choose a size down or up accordingly.

Did we mention our Fit Specialist ready to help you with fit, style, size, fabric, color... you name it! Give a call at 800.685.3479 ext. 214 or email to maliamillsswimwear@maliamills.com.