Neo Sport Men’s and Women’s Front Zipper Wetsuit Vest - 2.5mm -4-Way Stretch Neoprene - 50+ UV SHIELD

Let’s me swim outdoors in winter; needs to be tight so order size smaller than you usually wear

I bought the woman's vest (size XL = size 14) and the jammers (mens size 2XL). I am 62 years old, 5' 8" tall, and weigh about 150 lbs. I bought this 2-piece wetsuit because the swimming pool water was just too cold for me. When I got the vest and jammers, I tried it on at home and they both seemed to fit just fine -- just a little big and easy to put on.When I wore my 2-piece wetsuit in the pool, I was NOT cold at all. In fact, I was a little warm and I liked the feeling! The suit does add some buoyancy (even though I don't need it). When I started to swim a regular freestyle, the suit did not interfere with my stroke, but it did slow me down. It was like wearing a super-drag suit. In the water, the suit seems to get larger. The draw string in the jammers helps to hold them on. After swimming in them, I realized that I should have probably purchased a smaller vest and probably have purchased a smaller jammer. But, I like the large sizes I purchased because they are very easy to put on. I usually wear a woman's XL or size 16 or 18. The vest is size 14, but I think it runs large.I have been using the vest and jammers for several months. I keep both of them in my pool locker. They both hold so much water that they take about 3 days to dry out. Especially the jammers which seem to hold more water. For this reason, I have stopped using the jammers and just wear the vest over my swim suit. This works very well. The vest keeps me safe from the initial cold shock when getting into the water. I swim 10 lengths with the vest on, then take it off and swim an additional 20 lengths. I love to feel the difference of swimming with a drag-vest and then without it. It motivates me to swim faster!My suggestion to anyone planning to purchase the vest and jammers is to just buy the vest at first. It may be all you need. The size 14 vest is a little large, but I'm happy with the size because it is very easy to put on and take off. If you need more warmth, purchase the jammers.

This looks even better than it does in the photo. I put it on and now I dont want to take it off. It is so soft, goes on easy and is very attractive (feminine). I am a small busted woman, about a 34A and have an athletic build. I am 5'6" tall and weigh 130. I bought a size 6 in solid black and it fits excellent. It is not too tight and not too loose. This vest makes me look larger in all the right places and smaller in the right places too. I hope they never stop making this top. I havent tried it in the water, but I think it will perform well. I mainly bought it for lake swims when I do triathlons in water temps in the 70's because of the ease of putting it on and the super quickness of getting out of it for the bike part of the race. I own a pair of the Neosport bottoms (size small) and will wear them with this top for my triathlon events. I think it will perform great in water, but even if it doesn't it looks awesome and feels great on. I might even purchase a couple more just in case I can't find it when this one wears out.

Excellent fit, kept me warm in water while diving

Lavender collar is disappointingly pale but I love the vest design, esp the collar design. Would have appreciated a bit more room in the midriff area but I'm keeping it. The pale lavender does not begin to match the closer to purple trim on a wetsuit jacket and shorts but I'll keep it to wear with black wetsuit pants. I'd love to see this offered in purple trim.

Gave this to a 92 yr old youngster. "Mister" LOVES it so much that he even wears it around the house ( it's dry of course) when we are not at the pool. Because of his recommendation, I bought me one. Now a lot of the seniors who exercise daily at the pool are ordering one for themselves. Even at 82 to 84° The water is still pretty chilly for some of these folks and this keeps the core warm without binding. I would suggest ordering one size up from your normal size and if you're chunky and I don't want a super tight fit consider 2 sizes up. I'm 5'4 115 lbs and got a 6 and it is tight like it's supposed to be. Others would find it uncomfortable. "Mister" normally wears a large but I had to exchange it for an XLG so he would be more comfortable.

I bought this vest for open water swimming. I thought it would provide some warmth in the frigid waters that I swim, plus some buoyancy. Well, it did provide some buoyancy, but not really that much warmth. One of the buyers mentioned that it ride up while swimming in it, and he/she was right. It really didn't stay put. I used plenty of Body Glide on my armpits and neck to prevent any chafing. After swimming in it, I got chafing badly on my armpit area and the back of my neck. I guess I would only recommend it for brief swimming. I'm certainly not going to use it again.

Fits perfect. Ordered two sizes up recommended from other reviews. Ordered for swimming 🏊‍♀️ pool laps. Easy to put on and take off.