Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I measure?

A: Good measurements are imperative for a great fit. You will need a flexible measuring tape, which is included in most travel sewing sets or can be found at any grocery, drug store, Target etc. Follow the directions on the customization page to carefully to measure yourself, or better yet, ask a friend to help.

Q: How do I choose my suit style and fabric?

A: On the customization page, you will be able to choose a fabric for your top and bottom. You can mix or match, combine solids and patterns, add fabric bands - what ever you'd like on your one of a kind suit. Just tell us what you'd like on your order form and we will contact you to finalize the details.

Q: How long will it take to make my customs suit?

A: About two weeks after the order is finalized. Rush orders are possible.

Q: I have big top and small bottom, big bottom and small top etc... Can you help me?

A: Of course, Coral suits are made to your shape. Pick the style you like and that suit will be made to your measurements. Want to cover up cleavage in front or show some cheek? Each style can be customized in a way to accentuate what you'd like to show and cover up anything you don't.

Q: I'm active in the water and I hate worrying if my suit will stay on. Will a custom suit help?

A: Because they are custom made using the highest quality materials, your Coral suit will stay on in the surf. When the waves are big we reccomend the "Perng" double side tie bottoms and a top style with criss cross back tie style top for the best suit sticking power.

Q: Most suits in the stores or surf shop are made in factories overseas - I'd prefer to support local businesses - where are your suits made?

A: Coral Custom Swimwear is a small business based in Charleston, South Carolina. Each suit is made to order by skilled seamstresses right here in town, using high quality materials from the United States.