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  Oct 10, 2009, 07.56 PMby Laur0sie

  I actually think this suit might look better on a fuller, more curvy figure. The model’s slim body is hidden under all of the fabric, which is odd because ruching usually flatters and enhances MY small waist. I’m about the same build as the model, and a little apprehensive about trying this pattern.
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  Oct 6, 2009, 11.43 AMby Miss_Sylver

  Well if the lovely model wearing it can look good being so slim then I can to with all my cellulite and Marilyn Monroe figure.
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  Aug 30, 2009, 07.46 PMby humanbrains

  Hey, i bought this pattern and the instructions file has a big black box over every page so that it is unreadable. Did anyone else have this problem? Its never happened to me with a burdastyle file before… help!
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  Aug 26, 2009, 09.25 AMby wasklywabbit

  HOT HOT HOT! I won’t be in it for long… hubby will chew it off with his teeth! Well done BS – best pattern you’ve had on here for a while.
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  Aug 17, 2009, 04.13 PMby chelsea_smith

  I dont like this pattern, and (shock!) it has nothing to do with the model. I just think that it looks WAY too much like a Sailor Moon costume. I’m not kidding, add a pair of arm length gloves and change the colour, and you are on your way to fighting evil.
  I like the bottoms, with the rufflie skirt, very sexy, but I just cant for the life of me take the entire ensemble seriously.
  I would however like to see it on some different body types, since it’s main selling point seemed to be that it was perfect for that.

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    Aug 19, 2009, 07.58 AMby SaFemme

    OMG! Now that you mention it, it does remind me of Sailor Moon! I still really like it though! (:

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  Aug 15, 2009, 01.17 PMby SewVeryTall

  I think this is a cute suit. I also think it’s difficult to tell how the bust area will work for women with even a small bossom, thus the comments about the model’s figure being so 12-year-oldish. The fourth photo in the left column, showing a closeup of the front top definitely shows there could be a problem, since the suit gapes out…a guy could look right down the front. So how’s this suit going to work for someone who wears even a B cup, let alone bigger like a DD cup. I personally would also like to see how this suit works on someone with a bust bigger than AAA before I bought the pattern, and a more average size model with at least a B cup would show that…and give the women with DD bossoms a bit more of a clue. Women who are AAAs already know they won’t have any problems with the way this suit is made, and that the ruching will add a little extra fullness to help their tininess. Models who are in the middle sizewise just give more of us a better idea how that critical area will work.
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  Aug 13, 2009, 04.39 PMby victorS

  Its cute, reminds me of ice skater outfits. She looks lovely in it.
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  Aug 13, 2009, 12.30 AMby Shela

  Lovely, has a vintage feel to it.
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  Aug 12, 2009, 05.37 PMby Laurie1962

  I’m not really crazy about it…too much going on for such a tiny outfit. It does look great on the model though.
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  Aug 12, 2009, 02.41 PMby MAlves01

  So couture, a bathing suit my daughters would wear, very nice!!!
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  Aug 12, 2009, 08.45 AMby klbell

  This is gorgeous and would make a perfect stage costume for myself and my twin sister.
  2 slim, flat chested, real 31 year old women!

  Thank you! Can’t wait to make it!
  www.twinandtonic.com
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  Aug 12, 2009, 08.18 AMby SaFemme

  Oh my gosh – I feel like I am back in high school again! What is wrong with all of you people? Aren’t we here to discuss the pattern?? Why then is all the attention on Anna??? She’s absolutely lovely, and yes, she happens to also thin! Is that a crime? It seems like Burda can never make you happy! They put on thin models, everyone screams for curvier women. They give you Alden as the plus size representative, and everyone screams she’s not curvy enough! Why can’t we just learn to love and accept everyone, no matter their dress size? This is a gorgeous pattern and I’m half-tempted to buy it except I live in a country where pool lounging is almost unheard of! Burda Style Team, you’ve done an awesome job – it’s absolutely stunning! Anna, I love seeing you modeling – you have such a distinctive face, very gorgeous! And Alden, I’d love to see you modeling something again!
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  Aug 12, 2009, 04.20 AMby Starrys

  I just feel like saying, ruched swimsuit tops too incredibly flattering on curvier girls. I have difficulties trying on normal swimsuit with how it makes my stomach look. But the ruching makes such a difference. The only thing I’m worrying about is the bust. How would one make it more supportive for those of us who are bigger in the chest as well?
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  Aug 12, 2009, 03.29 AMby Cindifairy4

  How would this look on someone with an unfashionable figure? Being slender is all well and good, but not all of us can achieve it. I want to know how it looks on an hourglass with a tummy, because that’s what I have. I would widen the straps and lengthen the ruffles for my own sensibilities, of course, but how would all that ruffling look on someone with curves she doesn’t need emphasized?
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  Aug 12, 2009, 02.18 AMby noodle_chop

  For all the nay sayers this should actually be a very flattering style for us with a little extra girth, gathering sucks you in at the right places and flatters a bigger tummy, and bottoms with detail that flare out at the sides will help to hide saddlebags and bottoms.

  I’m going to buy it and make it up with the swimwear machines at College, perfect timing, my spring is just around the corner.
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  Aug 12, 2009, 01.27 AMby chanticlaire701

  Um, this model IS a “real” woman, this is no mannequin or dress form. Why do you ladies have to insult this woman because you have a different body from her? And since when do women have to have breasts and hips to be a “real woman”. WOMEN come in all different shapes and sizes and it’s insulting to constantly hear other women saying how skinny girls aren’t real women. She is a beautiful model and looks fabulous in the suit. I would not have thought this style of bathing suit could look good on me but because my body is nearly identical to hers, I think I can work it now. I also think it would look beautiful on a curvy girl. Thank you Burda Style for making this super cool pattern and showing it on a beautiful woman.
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  Aug 12, 2009, 12.02 AMby lebaron

  I absolutely love this swimsuit! I made the Alison swimsuit earlier this summer and have enough fabric left for this…I can’t wait!!! And for my opinion…I love the pictures and am happy she is flat chested because so am I so I know it will work! Yippee!
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  Aug 11, 2009, 11.24 PMby cre8tivone

  This is cute but it’s just a "look at’’ swim suit. I couldn’t see myself going in the water with it. Personally, I like to show more skin! lol I agree with a comment someone made on here, some people will worry about looking heavier because of the bunching up of the material. Cute, though.
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  Aug 11, 2009, 10.04 PMby fromvenuswithlove

  awesome….I was looking for this kind of bathing suit pattern for ages but then i cracked it an brought an esther williams one…..for those of you wondering if it’ll make you look fat check out http://esther-williams.com/proddetail.php?prod=Classic_Sheath It comes in plus sizes too – I can’t seem to find it now but I’ve definitly seen plus size girls in something similar on a 50s style clothing site somewhere, and it looked hot.
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  Aug 11, 2009, 09.53 PMby Jaimesews

  My first instinct is I LOVE IT!! I made myself 2 swimsuits (one was Burda’s Allison) this summer and while I probably won’t make another one for this season, I’ll definitely download and keep for next year. However, I have some of the same concerns as others…what will this look like on different shapes and sizes. Look forward to other users posting their creations…
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  Aug 11, 2009, 09.36 PMby fr8rain

  I think the model is unrealistic. Very few women weigh 85 lbs. with no boobs, no butt and no waist.
  I also think that all the ruching will add the appearance of unneeded and unwanted lbs. for a lot of people. In my opinion it’s way too busy.

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    Aug 11, 2009, 10.22 PMby ringqueen8

    Would you get over her weight allready? She’s not unnaturaly skinny, its just the way she is built. Have you thought that maybe she is very athletic? I didn’t have any curves until my local sports went under.

    my grad dress had the exact same style as the top and i was 130lbs and looked absolutly amazing in it, it was a slightly darker bronze colour.

    If anyone is worried about how their size will look in it, you could allways go for a darker, more matte fabric.

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    Aug 12, 2009, 06.49 AMby zora

    Actually a lot of women look like this. Stop discriminating slim women please.

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    Aug 12, 2009, 09.19 AMby Kitty_Noir

    Well, I have a similar figure to Anna, as does one of my sisters,on the other hand my other sister is a size 18 (uk dress size) and I consider us of equal beauty for our individual qualities. I also have many slim friends of a similar build.

    So on what grounds do you base your judgments?

    Maybe we should all learn to be happy with ourselves and learn to accept others.

    Love ‘n’ Light xXx

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  Aug 11, 2009, 09.30 PMby ringqueen8

  I’ve never ordered a pattern on here before, how do i select the size to order?
  p.s. i am ordering this pattern lol

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    Aug 12, 2009, 07.56 AMby zora

    It’s a multi size pattern, size range 32-42 all in one file.

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  Aug 11, 2009, 09.24 PMby deviousdee1

  I’m a size 16 and love this! Will you be doing it in a larger size? Dx
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  Aug 11, 2009, 09.10 PMby pennagal

  This is a very stylish suit. I like the look.

  But I think that what several of us are trying to ascertain is “will I look fat in that suit?”

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    Aug 11, 2009, 09.25 PMby Kitty_Noir

    Hey, I get that but no reason to put down Anna. But maybe its just their own insecurities playing out?!
    
    I would imagine that the ruching design would be flattering and very forgiving. Here’s hoping it looks great on all those willing to give it a go! xxXxx

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    Aug 11, 2009, 09.46 PMby fr8rain

    I think it will add appearance lbs. lot of excess fabric.
    The model is gorgeous but I think unrealistic unless you weigh 85 lbs. with no discernable curves. I honestly don’t think it would be slimming if that was the intent.

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  Aug 11, 2009, 08.59 PMby Kitty_Noir

  Wow, this is gorgeous! I think its adorable and I’d like to say that I think your model is gorgeous too!
  As a size 8 (UK) I consider myself a ‘real woman’ thank-you very much!

  I would like to say that in my opinion , I think the model is showing this swimsuit off splendidly!
  Also I’d like to hear what the ‘ladies’ claiming she is too thin or somehow unreal think she would feel if she was to read these comments and see what you have said??

  Can’t wait to get sewing this, just hope it looks as good on me!! Thanks for this pattern, xXX
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  Aug 11, 2009, 07.47 PMby easbrooke

  I mean “ruching.”
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  Aug 11, 2009, 07.45 PMby easbrooke

  It’s alright. At first I thought the ruffle was on the hem of the top and I liked that. I’m not big on ruffled bottoms. If I make this I would probably have to change it.

  I love the neckline and the rouching though.
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  Aug 11, 2009, 04.05 PMby calicocouture

  This is beautiful! I wont have time to make it for this season though. =(
  The thought of starting classes again in 2 weeks is killing my summer mood…
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  Aug 11, 2009, 02.47 PMby nuiwida23

  I really love the pattern, it’s adorable! However, it’s hard to see it when your model does not show what it would realistically look like on a woman’s body. Get Alden in this suit, she’s a gorgeous model! Thanks for the pattern, BurdaStyle.

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    Aug 11, 2009, 08.43 PMby BurdaStyle

    Hi Nuiwida23

    We are glad you like the suit.
    We also agree that Alden is an absolute gorgeous woman, no wonder we have her all over our site.
    We also think that Anna is very beautiful and a real woman. Our team consists of all sizes, we all feel feminine in our ways and are strong women, no matter what size or height.

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    Aug 11, 2009, 09.10 PMby Kitty_Noir

    Exactly how is this lady not a real woman? I think she is stunningly beautiful.
    Looking at your purple bathing suit, which is gorgeous by the way =) I’d say the model is probably only a dress size smaller than you. So are you a real woman?

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    Aug 12, 2009, 12.31 AMby nuiwida23

    I think you misunderstood me. I would never think that this model is not beautiful or a “real woman”. She is gorgeous and just as feminine as any other woman. I was simply saying that I enjoy seeing BurdaStyle’s wonderful creations on women that perhaps represent a more “average” size. I apologize if anyone thought I was discriminating against Anna, or anyone her size.

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    Aug 12, 2009, 06.48 AMby zora

    There is no such thing as an “average” size. Women come in all sizes from very slim to very curvy. The models size is just as normal and average as Aldens size is.

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    Aug 12, 2009, 05.35 PMby Laurie1962

    Actually Zora there is an average and she is 5.3 and weighs 145 lbs. That is the average north american woman.

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  Aug 11, 2009, 01.35 PMby Benedikta

  Hi Ladies,

  I am glad you like the bathing suit. We had a lot of fun making it. Larissa didn’t like the fabric that Alison and I had picked and loved, so she just turned it inside out. We ended up liking the result much more and as I can tell, you like it too!