If you're looking for a swimming costume for the upcoming summer, then look no further than The Big…read moreSwim. Unlike so many surf shops, I really like that The Big Swim stocks classy swimwear that can be worn for more than one season. In fact, if I hadn't eaten my way around Europe for seven months, I'd still be rockin' the bikini that my eighteen year old self proudly purchased there as a post-HSC present to myself. The Big Swim does offer trendy swimmers - last season's crochet look was readily available there this time last year, but it doesn't let itself fall into the trap that so many swimwear stockists do - offering kitschy patterned numbers and nothing else. Your sixteen year old cousin probably wouldn't shop at The Big Swim; but that's a good thing. It offers slightly more expensive - and much more beautiful - items from the giants in Australian swimwear. Seafolly, Jets and an assortment of other classy brands can be found here. There's no two ways about it - The Big Swim is expensive, particularly when examined on the amount of fabric to cost ratio. However, it's also of a good quality. I rarely find that my swimwear from here has gone pilly, stretched before its time or faded. As we previously discussed, it's also not trendy enough for teeny boppers, so the garments on offer tend to remain stylish after one season of wear and tear

I don't know how much stuff costs from this place, and frankly I don't want to. I know it is a…read moremore expensive lingerie shop. So I am writing this to say they got some nice items and I am always happy when my wife decides to buy some stuff from this store. I would include photos (for science of course), but I'm pretty sure the wife would not approve.

This is a high end lingerie shop in Neutral Bay, the appareil is very classy and glamorous. You…read morewould want to be seen walking around in your under garments when you buy something from here. The fabrics and prints are spectacular and you will feel 100% sexy in this attire. If you are going to buy yourself a once a year treat and something to make you feel like a princess, then come to Moda Intima on Military Rd - you will definitely find something to suit you. It is not cheap, a bra on average is over $50 - but for an occasion like an engagement, anniversary, special birthday milestone, it could be just what you need to help make it a special night.

The sign said 'nothing over $20' which was mostly true except for 2 racks that were $50 - still, a…read morebargain for seafolly!! The warehouse stocks all the basics, bikini tops, bottoms, sarongs, kaftans, childrens bathing gear, bags, hats (lol the hats deserve their own review), thongs etc etc.. What I love most about seafolly is that their collections are all mix and match!!! I bagged 2 bikini bottoms and a little set for my niece - $40 thanks... Practically free. Ohhh here's where it stings though - not a single Seafolly item is chlorine resistant... Yep these babies are not designed for the pool - who would have thought right?

Great place to find a swimsuit! There's plenty to choose from compared to big department stores…read morelike David Jones or Myer, and they cater for all body types. The ladies who work there are lovely, and very helpful.

I had such a pleasant shopping experience here! The ladies working there are so friendly and…read morehelpful, they know the product back to front and were so patient and attentive with me, A+ for customer service! Great selection of swimwear, really beautiful costumes both bikinis and one pieces, you'll get freedom of choice with what they have available. I definitely recommend this place, for the service and product.

What's there is what they have--if your size is not there, don't ask. I was told in a much nicer…read moreway, but it's good to know. Well organised, easy to find things which is shocking for me in an H&M

The new H&M store in the Pitt St Mall is enormous!! I've been to the store at Macquarie Centre a…read morecouple of times, and have bought a number of items from a top to a bikini to thongs, but wasn't that impressed with the selection - there wasn't that much that grabbed my attention, plus it's such a cramped shop. That's completely different at the Pitt St Mall shop, with all of the huge ground floor plus much of the second floor being devoted to women's clothing alone, with easily twice of the floor space at Macquarie. The aisles are also wider, there's so many more eye-catching displays, and so much was so tempting to try on. Or not try on, given the huge queues for the change rooms (just like at Macquarie Centre) - it's probably easy to take it home and try on in comfort, then return (within 30 days) if you don't like it (well, I'm sure that's what the receipt mentioned). I made it as far as the Home section, where there were lots of great cushions, knick-knacks and summery bags. Most of it was organised by theme rather than item (so the cushions were scattered around), making it difficult to just look at cushions, say, but easy to see what goes together. I didn't make it as far as the top floor with men's and children's wear. Tip: Rather than queuing for the register at the ground floor, try those in the Home section for no queue.

Not much of a swimmer but need bathers for a dip in Bondi Beach of a pool party? Well why not head…read moredown to Cozzie Shack which have super discounts on swimwear. Expect to pay very little for a swimsuit and if you're not big into swimming - there's no need to spend more. Like with all things, what you pay for is what you get.... I wouldn't expect your bathing suits to last forever - but for the casual dip it's quite good. They have a massive collection - with variety of colours, sizes and shapes. The sizes vary from 8 - 16 and pretty much an colour you're looking for is there.... When I visited they were selling everything from $15 and they had some pretty nice stuff.... I can't say it will be like that when you visit, but I would maybe stop here first to see what they have before going to more expensive places to buy. A fun store with a fun collection...

After a long day of tanning ourselves in the sun, my friends and I decided to explore the rest of…read moreBondi Beach and its surrounding shops. After quite a few failed attempts of entering shops and leaving almost immediately after seeing their price tags, we happened to come across a small swimsuit shop with 'everything for $10' sign plastered on its window. Unable to believe our eyes, we entered the shop expecting to see hideously disgusting one pieces and ridiculously large sizes, and instead were shocked to find decent, fashionable cozzies of all styles and in our sizes. Needless to say, every single one of us left that store with a crisp white Cozzie Shack shopping bag to carry our brand new bikinis.

There are two Bikini Islands within half a block of each other on Campbell Parade. One (this one!)…read moreis a clearance store and the other stocks the non-clearance stuff. In fact every third shop on Campbell Pde seems to at least stock swimwear if not a specialty beach gear shop. Bikini Island has a really good range, with tops and bottoms sold separately- for those of us who don't fit the pre-set size standards imposed by swimwear designers or who like to mix & match. The clearance store stocks some of my favourite swimwear designers (Zimmerman, Tigerlily etc) as well as Bikini Island's own label which is decent and pretty cheap! If you end up at the beach without swimmers it's not going to break your wallet to pop in here and pick up a new costume and they also stock towels, goggles - most things you'd require for a day frolicking on Bondi Beach.

I really don't like shopping for swimsuits but stopped in for a hat and noticed the high quality of…read morethe material on suits and returned next day. SO thankful I did! I literally walked in, told lovely Tess sales woman, exactly what I was looking for, and in less than 5 minutes I had the best looking and fitting bikini I have ever owned! Not only that but she taught me how to fit the fabric to work for me!!! It was truly the best shopping experience I have had in the longest time! I'm sending all my friends to see her now! Thank you!!!

The Big Swim may be an annual ocean race from Pearl to Whale beach, dating back to 1974, but in…read moreBondi it doubles as a swimwear store. And a pretty darn good one at that. With an enviably good position right by the beachside Campbell Parade, this business has been cracking on for over 21 years. Who would have thought selling swimwear by Sydney's most iconic beach would be big business?! It's actually quite modest inside - and be prepared to fight the tourists - but the range is great. They stock Seafolly, Roxy, Watersun, Sunseeker and of course, Speedo. And bikini fans will be happy to know they sell separates, with tops ranging from A to F cups and bottoms from size 8 - 24. Buying swimmers can be a pretty traumatic experience - but with 21 years under their belts, The Big Swim have seen it all - and they're happy to help.

Need a new bikini to rock at the beach this summer? The Big Swim has you covered. What is small in…read moresize makes up for the incredibly large swimwear collection that lines the walls from top to bottom inside. Stocking all shapes and sizes, cuts and styles, you would be hard pressed to not find a bikini you love in here. If you need help, the lady who runs the store knows body shapes and will be happy to put forward her two cents. The bikinis are on the pricier side of the scale but that never stops me from walking out of here with 2 or 3 new bikinis. You can never have too many, right?

I didn't realize this the first three times I've been to this store but now that I know I'm even…read moremore of a fan - Wild Lotus is a non-profit store where profits made go to both local and international communities in need. In particular they support children living in poverty in India, free food distribution to the needy, sponsoring free community based cultural events and promoting a holistic lifestyle of balance and wellbeing through educational programs. Wow. I loved it before because it has some very pretty stuff - gorgeous and original floaty silk dresses and long beads and silver earings that I haven't seen before. It's only a small shop but what they do sell is all quality stuff and now, I find out, sold in aid of socially conscious cause. What a delight.

Wild Lotus is part of the group of Lotus Pod stores dotted around the city (in Balmain,…read moreDarlinghurst, Surry Hills, Glebe and Woollahra) and while it's the smallest of them all, it adheres to the store's ethical concept that all profits made from sales are distributed towards communities in need. The store sells their own label, Alice Underground, which focuses on simple, feminine pieces like smock dresses, flowy printed skirts and oversized t-shirts - accordingly, a lot of the designs are one-size-fits-all so you can easily change how you wear them with belts or by using them with extra pieces of clothing. I used to come into this store a lot when I lived in the area, and pretty much always found something I liked - generally, this fell into the summery, beach cover-up category at a reasonable price. Last time I went the selection of stock was a bit random, but most likely they were just in between seasons.