Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Stylish Swimwear, Tankinis, Bikinis and More: Hapari Swimwear {Review & $95 Gift Certificate Giveaway}

Hapari logo
As soon as the weather even hinted that it might become warm, the racks of the stores around here were overflowing with swimsuits. Everywhere I looked there were signs of the upcoming beach and pool trips that had been in the back of people's minds throughout this long, cold winter.

But... I noticed something. The majority of the swimwear that I saw seemed to fall into two categories. One, the fun, brightly-colored, patterned tiny bikinis designed for an age and lifestyle that I'm clearly past. Not exactly appropriate for chasing my two kids around in the water, let alone something I would remotely feel comfortable wearing.

The second group of swimsuits? Borrrr-ing. Plain, simple, unflattering one-pieces or tankinis that would provide more coverage but c'mon, would it be that bad to show a small amount of personality in these things? Where was the swimwear that was the best of all worlds, combining fashion, style and color while still being modest and cute?

And then I remembered that just that exists right online from Hapari.com.

Hapari swimsuits

On a mission to allow every woman to feel beautiful and confident in a swimsuit, Hapari designs their swimwear to enhance the curves you love and hide the curves you don't. And, while you're feeling good about yourself, they also offer swimwear for girls, boys, and men as well, so the entire family can enjoy fun in the sun with Hapari!

There have been times in the past when I browsed online swimwear sites and felt as though they were aimed at one particular style. However, at Hapari I was immediately impressed with the extensive collection of patterns, colors, and designs of high quality swimsuits for women of all shapes and sizes.

I especially love their tankini swimwear and the way that these have the ability to keep things fashionable while still being modestly covered — a must-have when you're running around with kids. With so many different top styles (e.g. halter, crisscross, tank, etc) as well as bottoms (e.g. regular, high-waist, tie sides, shorts, skirts, sarongs, etc), the opportunity to custom design a swimsuit to fit your liking is right there!

After going back and forth for quite a while, I finally chose the Seaside Bandeau Kava Tankini Top and the Tummy Tuk Black Bottom and was pleasantly surprised when they arrived at my door only three days after I placed my order.

Hapari swimwear

While I'm typically far from someone who would wear a strapless swimsuit, I was drawn to Hapari's description mentioning that this bandeau top not only has adjustable sides, but optional straps as well. If I wasn't confident that the sewn-in support and soft top band would stay securely in place on their own, I could always add the straps right on!

At the same time, I'll wear just about anything that insinuates that it'll give me a tummy tuck appearance, so these great bottoms would be the perfect thing to accompany this flowered top.

Hapari review

I have mostly stayed with solid color swimsuits in the past, but I immediately liked the frosted white flowers on the black background in this Kava print and the way that they provide a tropical vacation feel.

The fabric itself is strong and durable, the tankini top is plenty long (love that!), and the addition of those subtle drawstrings on the side really do allow the wearer to choose just the right length for her. I love being able to cinch them up to create little gathers along the side to hide any of my own bumps or bulges underneath!

Along with the straps that can be added on to turn this top into a halter, tank top, or criss-cross back, and the UPF 50+ and there isn't much more that I could ask for.

tankini top

As for these great swimsuit bottoms, I love that they rest at my natural waist instead of at my hips (3" higher). Why encourage any muffin top to spill over when it could instead be hidden away underneath?

I'm a big fan of how these bottoms don't bind or pinch anywhere and are just right to rest underneath my tankini top to complete the look. I'm telling you, those extra few inches truly do provide a slimming, tummy tuck appearance!

black bikini bottom

When it comes to swimwear, I appreciate any company that makes it possible to personalize your purchase to ensure the most flattering and comfortable result. With sizes available from small up to plus sized, your next vacation or poolside adventure is sure to be improved with Hapari's modest swimwear and figure-enhancing looks.

And, thanks to their generosity, one person will be able to look and feel great this summer in a high quality swimsuit, because...

One lucky person will win a $95 gift certificate to Hapari!

Hapari giveaway


A big thank you to Hapari for providing a $95 gift certificate for me as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll. 

258 comments:

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Lloyd Family said...

i love the volley fiji tankini top
http://www.hapari.com/Volley-Fiji-Tankini-Top.html

Betty Roberts said...

I love the Sport Lemon Dream Tankini Top angelgenius27(at)yahoo(dot)com

April Yedinak said...

I like the Tummy Tuk Short Black Bottoms.

Unknown said...

Love the V-Neck Zebra Tankini Top.

Jessica Allen said...

I really love the TUMMY TUK SHORT BLACK BOTTOM

Punxgirl said...

My favorite is the Classic Bandeau Black Tankini! Love it!!

foodmom4life said...

Dolci V-neck Tankini
Thank you,

mellyrox said...

I love this:
Plus Size Sport Cancun Tankini

Thank you,
melly66 (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

Mysharona said...

I like the SOS Bora Bora Tankini Top

frugalistamommy said...

I love the Malia bandeau emerald green bikini top!!! (If I win, does the body also come with it?!)

ellen b said...

Batik Sport Tankini Top and Ruffle Brown Swim Skirt with Bottom

jbmthill said...

I would LOVE the Twist sydney tankini top with the tummy tuk short turquoise bottom

like2sweep@gmail.com
Beth H

Cathi said...

I want/need to win this for my DIL because she keeps borrow my swimsuit. Ha! For Mindi I would pick the 'Aqua Bay V Neck Tankini Top with the Tummy Tuck Brown Bottoms'. ;)

jenspurg said...

I like the Twist Dolce top and bottom.
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Unknown said...

I like the TURQUOISE CLASSIC BANDEAU TANKINI.

Laurie J. said...

I like the Cinch Gold Coast Tankini Top!

cbowlingtn said...

I love the Belize V-Neck Tankini Top

wigget said...

i love the V-Neck Zebra Tankini Top

Unknown said...

I love this Plus Size Aqua Bay V-Neck Tankini Top with black shorts

Andrea said...

I love the Gold Coast Classic Bandeau Tankini Top!

Allen said...

Those are some nice red board shorts.

LissaDora said...

Twist Black Tankini Top!

Madelyn Sue said...

I like the swirl bandeau top!

Stacy said...

I love the Sassy Red and White Polka Dot Swimwear Skirt

Unknown said...

I love the Sunset Palms Sport Tankini Top and the cover-up black shorts!

CindyWindy2003 said...

i like the Swirl Bandeau Tangerine Bikini Top carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

618mom said...

I like the V-Neck Hibiscus Dream Tankini Top

Liz said...

I LOVE the Twist Sydney Tankini top! So bright and flattering!

richied.becky said...

I like the Swirl Bandeau Black Bikini Top and the black bottoms.

classy_mommie@yahoo.com

mkjmc said...

Classic Bandeau Black Tankini Top

Unknown said...

Sunset Palms tankini top.

Linda R. said...

I love the MALIA BANDEAU TANGERINE BIKINI TOP w/ the RUFFLE BLACK SWIM SKIRT WITH BOTTOM

Tamar said...

Sport Sydney Tankini Top

Debra said...

Plus Size Twist Cancun Tankini Top

Unknown said...

I like the malia bandeau bikini top with a skirt bottom.

Unknown said...

I love the Twist Black Tankini Top

Amy said...

I love the V-Neck Flower Candy Tankini Top! So gorgeous!

Heidi Reads... said...

I'm loving the SOS Fiji tankini top!

s said...

V-Neck Leilani Tankini Top

Anna Memphis said...

I like the Sassy Black swimwear skirt

Teresa said...

I like the tummy tuk short black bottoms.

Unknown said...

I like Dolce V-Neck Tankini Top.

kroch said...

I love the Malia Bandeau Tangerine Bikini Top

sohamolina said...

Sport Lemon Dream Tankini Top

Unknown said...

I love the Lava Sport tankini top.

Colleen Maurina said...

I like their V-Neck Hibiscus Dream Tankini Top.

Nancy said...

I love the Classic Bandeau Zebra Tankini Top

slehan said...

SPORT SYDNEY TANKINI TOP
Thanks for the contest.

slehan at juno dot com

Mamushi Love said...

I like their Rasberry Ice Tankini Top.

crankyyanky1 said...

I like the SOS Flower Candy Tankini Top

sonyamorris (Sonya Morris) said...

I love the Seaside Bandeau Newport Tankini Top.

tat2gurlzrock said...

I like the Kona Twist Tankini

Paula V said...

Hot Short Black Bottoms

Mijal Photography said...

I like the SOS Bora Bora Tankini Top

BrunoDogg2 said...

I love their Sassy Black Swimwear Skirt and their Sunset Palms Sport Tankini Top!

Crazylicious85 said...

Swirl Bandeau Sapphire Blue Bikini

Michelle Frame said...

I love the Belize SOS Tankini Top

tiffanynichole89 said...

i like Swirl Bandeau Emerald Green Bikini Top.

Customer Service Rep said...

Black Tank Shore

Anonymous said...

Swirl Bandeau Emerald Green Bikini is my favorite

amkj2002 said...

I love the Batik Sport Tankini Top and matching Brown Cover-up Shorts.

LIDARKSIDE said...

I like the "Twist Black Tankini Top".

Anonymous said...

I like the Black Maxi Dress coverup

Natalie F said...

Natalie Finch
I like the Seaside Bandeau Newport Tankini Top

karenb834 said...

I love the black Sarong wrap, at my age I need to cover it up.

karenb834atyahoo.com

Tricia Wehner said...

I like this one..along with a bottom Aqua Bay V-Neck Tankini Top

The Tesdalls said...

I really like the Classic Bandeau Capri Tankini Top

Mama V said...

I love the zebra v-neck tankini.

mamavresale@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I like the v-neck Capri tankini top!

B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsons said...

eyelit black bottom

Jules525 said...

I like the Drawstring Leilani Tankini

julescar74 said...

Raspberry Ice Twist Bikini Top with Regular Raspberry (Pink) Ice Bottom

hoeyhooper said...

winit
I like the Drawstring Leilani Tankini

/\Heather/\ said...

I like the Flower Candy Twist Tankini Top with matching bottoms.

Unknown said...

The brown sarong wrap is so cute! Great way to cover up a bit yet still show some skin. :)

Unknown said...

I like their Ruffle White Bikini Top! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Reneewalters3 at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

I love the RUFFLE BLACK SWIM SKIRT WITH BOTTOM. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!!

Selinda said...

I like the SOS Flower Candy Tankini Top!

Thanks,

selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com

Breenah said...

Love the Sport Sydney Tankini!

Unknown said...

I like the Black twist tankini top

Lorna England said...

I like the Drawstring Capri Tankini Top!

Robert said...

I like the Mens Blue Hawaiian Tribal Boardshorts

Unknown said...

I really like the PLUS SIZE TWIST KAVALA TANKINI TOP

Rebecca Orr said...

I like the plus size v-nck zebra tankini top!

Carmen Van Deursen said...

I like the black cover up shorts, twist black tanking top and the tummy tuk black bottoms. Super cute stuff.

jill190 said...

Sport Sydney Tankini

Julia said...

Sport Lemon Dream Tankini top

Unknown said...

Drawstring Capri Tankini Top

Ash said...

I love the Swirl Bandeau Island Fever Bikini

demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

like the Classic Bandeau Sunset Palms Tankini Top

Rachel Travis said...

I love the vneck zebra tankini!

Anonymous said...

I like the V-Neck Flower Candy Tankini Top.

The Riebeek Family said...

I like so many! I like black and white so this one! http://www.hapari.com/Kava-Sport-Tankini.html

michellehaskell@gmail.com

Unknown said...

i like the Seaside Bandeau Newport Tankini Top
sarah hirsch

polly said...

love their batik sport tankini

Unknown said...

Classic Bandeau Sunset Palms Tankini Top with the black tummy tuk bottoms

sherylssg said...

I really like the Classic Bandeau Capri Tankini Top.

sflickinger at rocketmail dot com

Katherine said...

hibiscus Dream Allure Bandeau Tankini Top

Anonymous said...

I like the Hapari Sport Lava Tankini Top with the Cover-Up Brown Shorts.

Tracy R said...

I love the Belize V Neck Tankini top.

sdavis said...

i really like the V-Neck Leilani Tankini Top

Unknown said...

I'd love the Sydney Twist tankini
Rachel B.
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Jennifer T. said...

I love the Plus Size Twist Kavala Tankini Top and the Tummy Tuk Brown Bottoms.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

tzar1213 said...

I like the PLUS SIZE SEASIDE BANDEAU NEWPORT TANKINI TOP. I usually don't like something quite this "loud", but this one I am drawn to.

mecarolks said...

I like the Belize V-Neck Tankini Top.

Mom Knows Best said...

Sport Sydney Tankini Top

Karen said...

Dolci V-neck Tankini is my fav :)

ktgonyea at gmail.com

Yesenia said...

I like the Twist Black Tankini top with the Cali black bottom.
morales_y at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

I would like the Twist Lemon Dream Tankini Top

clenna said...

Love the PLUS SIZE KONA TWIST TANKINI TOP

walk9 said...

Twist Cancun tankini top

Sadie said...

I like the Sport Lemon Dream Tankini Top

Carolyn said...

I like the black twist tankini

Courtney B said...

i like the boardwalk bandeau bikini

http://www.hapari.com/Boardwalk-Bandeau-Newport-Bikini-Top.html

vanitizebaby@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Allure Bandeau Dolce Tankini Top

dawn keenan (newnameford) said...

I like the Bali Classic Bandeau Tankini Top with a red or white bottom.

Jbraswell10 said...

I love the Twist Sydney Tankini.

Brynn said...

I LOVE the Tie Cheetah Bottoms

Unknown said...

Oh my! Loving almost everything! Especially the Tummy Tuk Raspberry Bottom, Eyelet Emerald Green Bottom Peruvian Sarong Bottom, Regualr Raspberry Ice Bottom, Volley Black Bikini Top, Malia Bandeau Emerald Green Bikini Top, Ruffle White Bikini Top, Swirl Bandeau Cheetah Bikini Top, and all the tankinis!!

Aleksandra Nearing said...

Love the cinch gold coast bikini top!

Mrs. Laura Lane said...

http://www.hapari.com/Black-Swimwear-Skirt.html

Anonymous said...

I love the Volley Black & White top!

jcwega27 said...

sunset palms tankini
jessicawedwards@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I love the Drawstring Capri Tankini Top.

Melissa Storms said...

I actually like the tankini top in your review the most but my second pick is the v-neck hibiscus dream top.
upstatemissy@gmail.com

Caroline said...

I really like the DRAWSTRING CAPRI TANKINI TOP.

Unknown said...

Mens Blue Hawaiian Tribal Boardshorts
gabbflabber at live.com

Unknown said...

Plus Size Twist Black Tankini Top

Lina said...

I like the Sport Bali Tankini Top

Tara said...

Swirl Bandeau Tangerine Bikini Top

Marti B. said...

Love the Sport Bali Tankini top. Cute!

Unknown said...

I like the like the Twist Dolce top and bottom. It is so hard to shop for swimsuits!!

calvad said...

My favorite is the Twist White Tankini Top

Unknown said...

I like the Plus Size Gold Coast SOS Tankini Top

Unknown said...

I like the PLUS SIZE SOS BORA BORA TANKINI TOP.

Karen Glatt said...

I really like the PLUS SIZE SOS LEILANI TANKINI TOP! It is so cute!

Unknown said...

I love the PLUS SIZE SEASIDE BANDEAU NEWPORT TANKINI TOP

marissayvette said...

Plus Size Twist White Tankini Top

Unknown said...

Classic Bandeau Black Tankini!

lemongreen915@gmail.com

Helga said...

turquoise sarong wrap

Dave said...

the men's blue Hawaiian board shorts

Lisa Ehrman said...

I like the white cover up.

Anonymous said...

I like the Ruffle Brown Swim Skirt with Bottom
Sherry Compton
savewish@yahoo.com

Connie said...

So many cute affordable options. I am delighted to find this site. I am leaning toward the SOS KAVA TANKINI TOP.

Anastasia said...

I like the V-neck Kona Tankini

Anonymous said...

I love all of them -- they are so cute and flattering. I think my fave is the Volley Lemon Dream Tankini Top. Thank you!

Unknown said...

I love the SOS Leilani Tankini Top! I love all of them, though! :)

Keara B. said...

I'd really love to try the Sport Kava Tankini top!

Unknown said...

I like the Island Fever Sport Tankini

Little Mama Meow said...

I <3 their Classic Bandeau Black Tankini

Littlemamameow at gmail dot com

price21100 said...

I love the Twist Sydney Tankini Top

Boise Wiebers said...

I like http://www.hapari.com/turquoise-classic-tankini-top.html.

JJ said...

http://www.hapari.com/flower-candy-v-neck-tankini-top.html

Flower Candy V-Neck Tankini

gahome2mom/gmail

Unknown said...

I like the black twist tankini top

Pricousins said...

I love the Zebra tankini!

Cassie Eastman said...

I love the Sport Sydney Tankini Top!

Leanne Hill said...

classic bandeau capri tankini top

MEL said...

I love the Peruvian Sarong Bottom. I like coverage while still feeling feminine.

Lauren Harmon said...

I love the swirl bandeau top!

bless their hearts mom said...

Plus Size V-Neck Black Aloha Tankini Top with the skirted bottom

Bo said...

I like the Swirl Bandeau Black Bikini Top!

Julie Lynn Bickham said...

I like the Flower Candy V-Neck Tankini Top.

flairshare said...

I like the Sport Lemon Dream Tankini Top, Classic Bandeau Zebra Tankini Top & Classic Bandeau Black Tankini Top.

SnowflakeDay (Audra) said...

I like the SOS Kava Tankini Top with the Hot Short Black Bottoms.

Unknown said...

V-NECK LEILANI TANKINI TOP

Karla said...

V-Neck Zebra Tankini Top

Michelle said...

I like the Seaside Bandeau Newport Tankini Top. Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I love the Seaside Bandeau Tangerine Tankini Top. Very cute!

Sarah said...

I like the Retro V-Neck Tankini Top.

Unknown said...

V-Neck Hibiscus Dream Tankini Top

Jeanna said...

I like the Hibiscus Dream SOS Tankini Top!

Jen lleras said...

the giraffe v neck tankini!

Anonymous said...

I like the black rainbow tankini
http://www.hapari.com/black-rainbow-sos-tankini.html

robin said...

I like the Black Ruffle Swim Skirt.

♡♥♬ Louis ♬♥♡ said...

I love the Sassy Turquoise Swimwear Skirt

Thank you for hosting this giveaway

Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

Denise M said...

i like the zebra vneck tankini

Terra Heck said...

I like the Plus Size Sport Island Fever Tankini Top. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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Sarah said...

Love the twist top and the swim skirt, both in classic black!

tina reynolds said...

I really like the SOS Leilani Tankini Top

Julie said...

I have been looking at the Tummy Tuk bottoms in all colors, but haven't taken the leap to order them yet. This would be just the push I need!

Julie said...

I have been looking at the Tummy Tuk bottoms in all colors, but haven't taken the leap to order them yet. This would be just the push I need!

Julie said...

I have been looking at the Tummy Tuk bottoms in all colors, but haven't taken the leap to order them yet. This would be just the push I need!

Allison said...

I like the Swirl Bandeau Island Fever Bikini Top

Shallreb said...

I really like the Seaside Bandeau Newport Tankini.

aquarius said...

gorgeous items!!!

Unknown said...

I like the Tummy Tuck Short Black Bottoms :) Thanks.

bettycd said...

love the Sport Peruvian Tankini Top

- Epic Fail said...

I like the Plus Size SOS Bora Bora Tankini Top

ijessica_r at yahoo dot com

clc408 said...

I like the SOS Fiji Tankini Top

Unknown said...

I love the swirl bandeaus

Jessie said...

I love the island fever

cman said...

White Twist Tankini & White Ruffle Swim Skirt.

Unknown said...

I like the Island Fever V-Neck Tankini Top.

Unknown said...

I love the Seaside Bandeau Kava Tankini Top and the Tummy Tuk Black Bottom. Black is my fav color and this goes with my new sandals.

Tara V. said...

I LOVE the Seaside Bandeau Paradise Tankini Top

bdiane34 said...

I like a lot of the plus size tankini items

tscatterton57 said...

SOS Kava Tankini Top love this one thanks

Teresa Thompson said...

Sport Lemon Dream Tankini Top

JannyBee said...

I love the Plus Size Flower Candy V-Neck Tankini Top

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