re: NSFW: The Boutine Talent Lineup Vol 1

Some considerations for all of you who are about to order up a Boutine bikini for your wife or significant other (I know that is a large percentage of O-Ters):

This company's bikinis are the current fad, but not due to the quality of the suits or the service. BTW, compliments to OP on the quality of the females, though it appears to me that some of the swimwear may not be from Boutine.

Shipping - you may get an email indicating that your order has been processed. This apparently only means that they have printed the shipping label.

Customer Service - If after two weeks pass and you send them an email, they may not reply for a few days and then only to say that demand has been higher than expected. So you might not count on receiving delivery before that 4th of July bikini contest.

Size/Cut - it is obvious that the selling point is very revealing and cheeky cuts, meant to be small. However, even using their sizing chart you should upsize, as they tend to run small. Don't expect physical activity in their suits, not made for your beach volleyball team.

Manufacturing/Quality leaves a lot to be desired, with elastic visible and hanging thread stitching at the seams.

Price: Typically from $87 up, plus tax, or roughly a $100 bikini. For that money my personal preference would be something like Gianni Bini (classic and beautiful). Can get comparable swimwear from other makers for a fraction of their price. Paying for the branding.

Returns: If she doesn't like the fit or color and wants to return the suit, you will pay a restocking fee. Like how hard is it to throw a bikini back into a bin?

With these caveats, please carry on.