This is my honest Nani Swimwear review from a midsize mom, written while I am living in Hawaii. Nani is a women-owned, size-inclusive active swimwear brand founded in 2016 in Utah, known for full coverage, patented pockets, and suits made from recycled materials. I was gifted the Beach Break Flat Rib set, a one-shoulder crop top and a yoga pocket bottom, and it runs true to size with a flattering longer band that finally made a two-piece work for my midsize body. Use our code SALTYVAGABONDS15 for 15% off at naniswimwear.com. Written for midsize and active moms who are tired of swimwear that either fits up top or on the bottom, but never both.

At a Glance

Nani Swimwear	Details
Promo code	SALTYVAGABONDS15 (15% off)
Where the code works	naniswimwear.com only
Founders	Janna Barlow, Marissa Barlow, and Amy Rasmussen
Founded	2016, in Utah
Owned by	Women owned and women run
What I tried	Beach Break Flat Rib set: one-shoulder crop top + yoga pocket bottom
Standout feature	Patented pockets in the bottoms
Coverage	Full, active, made to move
Sizing	True to size (I sized down per their chart and it was accurate)
Fabric	Made from recycled materials, does not feel cheap or plastic-y
Best for	Midsize and active moms
Where to buy	naniswimwear.com (with code)
Fit guarantee	Free exchanges
Military discount	None official found; use our USAF veteran-owned code SALTYVAGABONDS15 for 15% off
Nani Swimwear discount code	SALTYVAGABONDS15 (15% off)

Nani gifted this set through ShopMy. Our opinions are our own.

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My Honest Nani Swimwear Review

I do not usually reach for two-pieces, so the fact that I am happily wearing one tells you something.

Nani gifted me the Beach Break Flat Rib set: a one-shoulder crop top and a yoga pocket bottom. The first thing I noticed out of the package was the fabric. It does not have that thin, plastic-y polyester feel a lot of suits have. It feels more like quality activewear, which makes sense once you learn the suits are made from recycled materials.

I sized down based on their size chart and it was spot on, so I would call it true to size. The cut leans active mom more than poolside lounging, and that is a good thing for how our family actually lives. I have not swum in it yet, so I am holding my verdict on how it handles chlorine and saltwater until I do, and I will update this once I have put it through a real beach day.

Why This Is a Great Midsize Swimsuit

Here is the honest truth about being midsize and shopping for swimwear: it is usually a nightmare. Everything is extreme. Suits are either too tight, or the top fits and the bottom does not, or the other way around, or the only options are loud, ugly prints. It is genuinely hard to find something made to both feel good and look good.

That is where Nani won me over. The one-shoulder crop top has a longer band that sits under the bust, and that is exactly why I took a chance on a two-piece. It covers and smooths that area, so when I tried it on it was actually flattering instead of fussy. Pair that with true-to-size fit and full, active coverage, and it is one of the few suits I have tried that feels designed for a midsize body, not just graded up from a sample size.

The Pockets (Yes, Pockets)

I had never seen a swimsuit with real pockets before, and the yoga pocket bottoms have them. Nani actually holds US design patents on their pockets, so this is their signature, not a gimmick. For a mom wrangling kids at the beach or pool, somewhere to tuck a key or a phone is the kind of small thing that turns out to be a big thing.

The Women Behind Nani

The founder story is easy to root for. Nani Swimwear was started in 2016 by three women, Janna Barlow, Marissa Barlow, and Amy Rasmussen. Marissa first had the idea at age fifteen, when she could not find a swimsuit that was both fun and appropriate for a family vacation, and she went on to design the line and later made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. They bootstrapped the whole thing, selling suits out of a basement. The brand is entirely women run, with a real-women, real-bodies promise of no photoshop and no professional models in their photos, and the suits are made from recycled materials with plastic-free packaging. As a family that cares about who we buy from, that all lands well.

An Honest Note, From One Beach to Another

I am writing this from Hawaii, which honestly makes Nani feel like the perfect suit to have here, since “Nani” is the Hawaiian word for beautiful and the whole vibe suits island life. I will be real with you about one small thing I noticed, because that is how I review: Nani is a Utah-based brand using a Hawaiian name, and as someone who is thoughtful about who I buy from and why, that gave me a brief pause.

It did not change my mind, and here is why I happily moved forward. The brand is women owned and women run, it is doing things differently with recycled, eco-friendly fabric, and frankly it solves a problem almost no one solves well, which is swimwear that actually fits and flatters a midsize body. So I am wearing it, I like it, and I wanted to be honest that I noticed.

Where to Buy Nani Swimwear (and How to Get 15% Off)

Nani sells direct at naniswimwear.com, where our promo code SALTYVAGABONDS15 takes 15% off. The code only works on their website, which is also where you get their fit guarantee and free exchanges if your size is not quite right. If you are between sizes, their size chart was accurate for me, so trust it.

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Would I Buy It Again?

Yes, especially as a midsize, active mom who had basically given up on finding a two-piece that fits. It is flattering, it is functional, the pockets are a genuine win, and it is made more thoughtfully than most. I will report back once I have tested it in the ocean. If you want to try it, use SALTYVAGABONDS15 for 15% off at naniswimwear.com.