Alas, Stilly, that’s an American website that is not set up for Canadian customers. Even if they ship to Canada, I would have a hell of a time returning a suit that didn’t fit.

I find that the fit of a bathing suit is so complex that I really have to try it on before buying. Most suits designed for fitness activities have no bust support at all, and many are difficult to get into — in particular, I can’t work a clasp that fastens in the mid-back, and anything billed as “control fit” (or words to that effect) is likely to be uncomfortably tight.

The two suits I have now are polyester and, consequently, long-lasting despite pool chemicals. The colour is neither black nor offensive, and they fit perfectly when I bought them. Of course, the maker discontinued the style!