Patagonia Print Kupala Top

I bought this because I wanted a swimsuit for traveling around Southeast Asia, something cute I could wear to the beach one day but then wear rafting the next. The Kupala Top definitely fills that role. I have yet to actually wear it out, but it looks great on and feels more supportive than your usual string-bikini top. I thought the ties might be hard to do (since I'm a tie-in-the-front-and-twist-around girl), but pretty easy actually :)
I'm 5'7" 125lbs and wear a 34C bra (although I have a small ribcage and should actually wear a 32C). Since I'm a small C, I bought a small size in the Kupala Top, but a medium could have worked just as well probably. I fill out the small but am not spilling out. I would suggest anyone who is an average to large C get a medium or larger depending on other measurements.

It was a toss up between this one and the Bibiana as I like the sports bra look of the Bibiana so I almost bought that one but I went with this one because the strappy look in the back is really cute. I have the build of a rock climber (small in the chest - large in the back) and the straps really accentuate an athletic build. The size small fits perfect. I'm not sure if I like the padding yet, but so far it hasn't bothered me since it isn't too thick. I usually don't spend this much money on swim wear but I love Patagucci and I'd like to say that I'll wear it til it falls apart, but this stuff lasts forever, so I may be wearing this suit in the nursing home.

I love the look of this top. It is very different from all of my swimsuit tops, I have mostly halter tops. I really like the way the straps are designed and they seem to stay in place, even when swimming laps. The one thing I did notice is when the top is wet, it becomes loose easily and the pads can move around. I originally bought a small, I'm a 34B, but it ended up being too big and I exchanged it for an XS which fits a lot better. Overall, I love this top and would love to buy another one in a different print. It's practical, stylish and comes in pretty prints.

i like the top. purchased with the black board shorts. i am 5'9" about 150 pounds and fit a size 36 b bra. the size large fits well without a lot of string hanging from where the suit ties in the back. i could use a bit more room for comfort around my chest but was afraid if i got an xl in the top that the front or cup part of the suit would sag too much. so, i am happy with the size l. i got a size 12 for the board shorts and they seem to hang comfortably from my hips.

I really like this top but the reason I gave it only 4 stars is the redesign. I'm okay with the wider, more substantial band at the bottom, but I'm just not crazy about the crossover front. I have last year's style without the crossover front and I think it is more flattering and fits more comfortably. I also love that the straps cross and tie at the back - I absolutely hate halter style tops because I find the tie at the back of the neck to be irritating and uncomfortable. I am a small 34B and the size small fits well.

Awww, sad that one of my fave bikini in the history of the world has been redesigned. The Kupala is my go-to for pretty much everything surf and beach play. (I don't use it for serious pool swimming because I'm a drawstring bottoms kind of girl in the pool.) Anyway, put me down for a yes vote for the old skool design without the crossover in the front. I think the previous year's design is more flattering. Still, if you are looking for a quality top that is super workable for playing in water, recommend the Kupala. <3 you, Patagonia!

Ok I never write reviews, but had to sign up to encourage the ladies who loathe swim suit purchasing. This is hands down the best swim top ever. I bought it full price last week and now am buying more on this sale. I'm 40ish so my sisters need a little extra help..even though they are only B. I guess the support is great because of the adjusting ties. I took out the cups and replaced with my lululemon and I am happy as a clam! Sooo pleased. Thank you.

I was looking for bikinis that are NOT holter and have V-shape neck, and this was a great choice. The strings on back are really cute and adjustable, thus fit the chest well. I am 5'8", 132lbs, 36A, wide shoulders. Since I have flat torso, I needed more coverage, so I ordered M, and I am happy with the choice. The bras are full enough to cover nicely under the ampuls. It just look really cute on me. I can't wait to go to the beach.

This version of the spaghetti strap top has more support than the model before and I like that. There is more material at the cross 'V'. I've actually gotten lots of compliments when wearing it. As a surfer, this kind of coverage is useful when I wipe out as it holds in place. In the end, I love the retro horizontal color stripes. It reminds me of the 70's hobie era. I like that.