We tried swimsuits from a brand that uses its employees as fit models, and they fit better than any other brand we've tried

We tried swimsuits from a brand that uses its employees as fit models, and they fit better than any other brand we've tried
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Helen Jon Most swimwear companies use fit models to design and tailor their bathing suits. However, Helen Jon fits its swimsuits on its employees to create suits that work for more people. Five Insider Review team members found the suits to fit well and offer great support and coverage.
Most swimsuit companies use what are called "fit models" to measure and tailor the way its suits lay on the body. A fit model generally has what's considered the "perfect" proportions for a given size. The model offers feedback about adjustments that could improve the fit, which means that swimsuits are literally made for the model's body, but not so much everyone else's.
This is exactly why we need more brands like Helen Jon. Helen Jon actually measures the fit of its suits on its own employees. The company clearly understands how using fit models exclusively may not always be the best approach.
So, they came up with a different one, and one that seems to really work.  Five Insider Reviews team members put Helen Jon swimsuits to the test, with each tester wearing and swimming in a different suit. All five of us have different body shapes, sizes, and considerations in terms of fit, but each of us has a high standard for what makes something truly great.
Spoiler alert: We loved them. All of us agreed that Helen Jon's suits are stylish, relatively affordable, universally flattering, and exceptionally comfortable. You can read our personal reviews below, but if you're ready to start shopping for a trusty suit that you can wear for everything from lounging poolside to snorkeling in the ocean, we recommend Helen Jon hands down.
Here are the 5 best Helen Jon swimsuits you can buy: Lace Back Bralette and Reversible Tunnel HipsterHelen JonColor options for the top: black, navy, and 5 patternsSize options for the top: XS-LColor options for the bottoms: 6 solid colors and 11 patternsSizing options for the bottoms: XS-LI picked the Lace Back Bralette in the "indochine" print and Reversible Tunnel Hipster with braids in the "fatigue" green color. While not all the prints fit my aesthetic, I did like the indochine a lot.  The style I tried was comfortable, cute, and supportive, without being bulky or restrictive.
The detailing on the back added just enough personalization and support, and I like that the bottoms will see many uses thanks to them being reversible. — Mara Leighton, senior reporterHelen Jon Lace Back Bralette$27. 25 FROM HELEN JONOriginally $109.
00 | Save 75%Helen Jon Reversible Tunnel Hipster$84. 60 FROM HELEN JONOriginally $94. 00 | Save 10%High-Neck One-PieceHelen JonColor options: black and navySizing options: XS-XLI was attracted to this style because it was just sexy enough, while still promising a good amount of support thanks to the seam under the bust.
Wearing it on the beach, I felt covered and secure, but not at all suffocated or overly conservative. When I got home, I actually lounged around in it for a few more hours because it was just that comfortable. The one thing I would have appreciated would be an option to buy petite sizes because the torso was a tiny bit long for me (I'm just over five feet tall), but that definitely wasn't a deal-breaker given how well everything else fit.
— Sally Kaplan, executive editor Helen Jon High Neck One-Piece$180. 00 FROM HELEN JONLace Back Bralette and Tab HipsterHelen JonColor options for the top: black, navy, and 5 patternsSize options for the top: XS-LColor options for the bottoms: black, navy, and 4 patternsSizing options for the bottoms: XS-LWhereas many bikini tops often leave me feeling unsupported thanks to thin and skimpy construction, Helen Jon's is made with substantial layers of fabric and padding. It's both comfortable and flattering, and the sizing is accurate, meaning no straps or seams digging into your skin.
Whenever I'm deciding what suit to wear to the beach or pool, I know for sure that the Helen Jon top and bottom will stay put securely no matter the activity.  I have to agree with Mara that I don't love all the prints — they feel a bit outdated to me. But, the good thing is that there are lots to choose from, and in the end, comfort usually wins over a specific pattern for me.
— Connie Chen, former senior reporterHelen Jon Lace Back Bralette$27. 25 FROM HELEN JONOriginally $109. 00 | Save 75%Helen Jon Fold-Over Hipster$88.
00 FROM HELEN JOND/DD Cup Twist Underwire Bra and Slimmer HipsterHelen JonColor options for the top: black, navy, and one patternSize options for the top: D/DDColor options for the bottoms: black and navySizing options for the bottoms: XS-XLHelen John's swimwear collection made it super easy for me to choose a swimsuit that would fit because there are tops specifically designed for D/DD women like me. The D/DD Cup Twist Underwire Bra top fits me perfectly, offers excellent support, and looks exactly like a normal bra under clothing when you're en route to the beach. The Slimmer Hipster bottom also fits perfectly and is comfortable.
I swam in the Atlantic Ocean and ran around on the beach in this swimsuit without any problems. Plus, the suit dried fairly quickly afterward. — Malarie Gokey, lead training coordinatorHelen Jon D/DD Cup Twist Underwire Bra$118.
00 FROM HELEN JONHelen Jon Slimmer Hipster$82. 00 FROM HELEN JONRetreat Bra and Tab Side HipsterHelen JonColor options for the top: black, navy, and 4 patternsSize options for the top: XS-LColor options for the bottoms: St. Tropez (striped)Sizing options for the bottoms: XS-LIt's truly unfortunate how few bathing suit brands actually take into consideration the fact that the average US woman's cup size is a 34DD.
I'm only a 34C and often don't feel properly supported in bathing suit tops, but that certainly wasn't how I felt in Helen Jon's Retreat Bra top. I could really move around in this top without fear of it wriggling out of place and revealing too much for my liking. Plus, I'm all about a good V-neck silhouette.
 The Retreat top paired with the Tab-Side Hipster bottom is the perfect mix of style, support, and comfort for the beach this summer. — Ellen Hoffman, editor-in-chiefHelen Jon Retreat Bra$116. 00 FROM HELEN JONHelen Jon Tab Side Hipster$39.
50 FROM HELEN JONOriginally $79. 00 | Save 50%Read the original article on Insider.