The Contrast Drawstring Swim Bottoms are a separate bottom, making the top you plan to wear an important part of the decision. Begin with what is already in your wardrobe, then check fit and coverage for this particular bottom.

If you already have a swim top

Compare the selected bottom’s gallery with that top. The choices here are Black and Royal Blue, but identical color names on separate listings do not guarantee identical shades. Decide whether you want a close color match, a deliberate contrast or a connection through a small detail in the print.

Next compare the space between the top’s lower edge and the bottom’s waistband using a combination you already wear. The listing describes these bottoms as mid-waist; it does not give a personal reference for where that waistband will sit on you.

If you want a coordinated set

Check package contents before treating a gallery outfit as the item supplied. This page identifies swim bottoms, so a coordinating top should be confirmed separately. Record the exact top and bottom options you want, rather than assuming a photograph selects both products.

Do not force the same size label on both pieces if you need different fits. This bottom lists XS through 3XL; the right top size may follow a different chart or a different size range entirely.

Settle fit and lining before color

The chart labels its values as product measurements. Examples include an XS waist of 27 inches and hip of 35 inches, and an XL waist of 34 inches and hip of 43 inches. Ask whether those figures describe relaxed garments, stretched garments or recommended body measurements before using them.

The drawstring is a useful detail to examine, but its adjustment range is not stated. Check the hip and rise as well as the waist: tightening a string does not change every part of the pattern. The measurement guide helps you identify which kind of chart you have.

The body is recorded as unlined, with 82% nylon and 18% spandex and moderate stretch. If you prefer lining, resolve that construction choice before focusing on a color match. The listing’s “Sheer: No” entry is a product description, rather than an independent test in water.

Finish by checking the current care label. The online instructions specify a cold hand wash and no tumble drying. Use those item-specific details when planning the combination; another swim top may have different care requirements.