WeirdEyes Posted February 7, 2005 #1 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I received the new Newport News catalog on Friday and they really have some cute swimsuits in there. For those of you who have purchased them, are they of a good quality? Do they last a whole summer or longer? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastofSeptember Posted February 7, 2005 #2 Share Posted February 7, 2005 All of the swimsuits that I have ordered from Newport have been very nice, I've only sent one back, but it was because I didn't like the color in person not anything to do with the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted February 7, 2005 #3 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I've never ordered from them. I don't go swimming enough to justify buying a more expensive suit. I've heard really good things about them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doak Posted February 7, 2005 #4 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I have one that has now become my jacuzzi suit for here at home. And I don't know about anyone else but a suit that can hold up (and this one has) in the chemicals of a jacuzzi, it must be pretty good. I have one on order now for my upcoming cruise, but as is always the case when I order from Newport-News, it's backordered. Don't know why it is that everytime I order from them, no matter what it is, the item is on "backorder". But yes, I think the quality is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantacruise Posted February 8, 2005 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2005 One of my favorite suits came from Newport News. I have ordered several from them. They have all been good quality and definitely last more than one season. I have a pool and we always spend a week at the beach in addition to a cruise each summer so, the suits definitely have been used! I tried last year to order one however it was backordered and I finally cancelled it. I am patiently waiting for the new catalog and hope if I order early, I won't have the same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doak Posted February 8, 2005 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2005 You don't have to wait for the catalog. They have a website. I think it's newport-news.com. I don't have a catalog in hand but went to the website and they had their swimsuits there. That's where I ordered a swimswuit and a pair of shorts. I ordered from them on 1/31 and got an e-mail w/in moments of my order that both items are on backorder. The swimsuit will ship on 2/10, the shorts 3/14. I'll probably cancel the shorts order because I wasn't real crazy about em to begin with and my cruise is 3/19. I doubt I'll even have them in time for the cruise. So I'll just cancel the shorts off the order. But, you can go to their website and order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirdEyes Posted February 8, 2005 Author #7 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Thanks for your input! I guess I'll be ordering me one or two suits from them. I hate spending $100 on a suit that I'll only wear a couple of times. How do the sizes run? I wear a size 12 now, but was going to order a 10 due to me losing weight. TIA! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doak Posted February 8, 2005 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I think they run true to size really. I'm not gonna tell you what size I wear because you'd tell me to not wear a bathing suit. LOL If you have plenty of time, go ahead and order the smaller one. If it doesn't fit, you can send it back and get another size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeyedfrg Posted February 14, 2005 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2005 i had a coupon for free shipping and returns two summers ago before my honeymoon aboard the Voyager, so i ordered 10 suits from Newport News. I tried them all on in the privacy of my own bathroom (much better lighting than in those harsh, department store fitting rooms). All 10 were great quality, so I picked the 2 I liked best and sent the others back. I found their customer service department helpful when I called with sizing questions and they have a huge selection. best of all, the two suits i kept cost me less than $30 total! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 Cobra Posted February 14, 2005 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Thanks for your input! I guess I'll be ordering me one or two suits from them. I hate spending $100 on a suit that I'll only wear a couple of times. How do the sizes run? I wear a size 12 now, but was going to order a 10 due to me losing weight. TIA! :) I have a few swim suits from newport news and you will find that the size is true. I wear and 8 or 10 and I always order size 8 swim wear from them and fits me perfect. Be sure to read the entire description of the swim suit because I ordered one and it was jersey material...oops. Still cute, but I'm sending it back because I prefer more lycra and spandex to hold everything where it belongs :o)!!! They have an excellent return policy and I believe have prepaid return postage included in the orders. Happy cruising!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirdEyes Posted February 14, 2005 Author #11 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Thanks for the help! I actually found some swim suits that I like better at venususa.com. They are more expensive than Newport News though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1636Swede@aol.com Posted February 16, 2005 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I just ordered another suit from Newport News. The one I have is of good quality, and you can't go wrong on the price. Skycruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted February 16, 2005 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I just ordered one from there so I'll try to let you know how I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 Cobra Posted February 21, 2005 #14 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I just got a tankini from newport-news. It was the aqua blue tropical print tankini..it fit perfect so I'm keeping this $15.00 steal!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirdEyes Posted February 21, 2005 Author #15 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Cobra, post a link to your suit. I'd like to see it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 Cobra Posted February 21, 2005 #16 Share Posted February 21, 2005 http://www.newport-news.com/shop/Product.asp?gpcatID=2012&pacatID=2013&subcatID=&catid=4894&superstyleID=179287&productindex=13&firstpagetypeid=&pageindex=0 When I bought it from the catalog it was $15.00...looks like it's $19.00 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Time2gocruzn Posted February 21, 2005 #17 Share Posted February 21, 2005 HEY LADIES!! IF you are ordering today..this coupon code should still work! 15% off everything Code: 537 exp 2/21/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirdEyes Posted February 21, 2005 Author #18 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Cobra, nice suit...I love those colors! djklove, thanks for the coupon code. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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