Wave Babe Blog
The Fabric — What Luxury Really Feels Like (Without the Markup)
It started with a fabric. Not a trend or a color, but a feeling I couldn’t find anywhere: soft enough to live in, dense enough to sculpt, and confidence-giving the second it touched your skin. I called it Dreamy Soft Matte, and it became the start of Wave Babe. I wanted a fabric that worked like your favorite set — the one you wear to yoga or pilates — and then kept going straight to the beach. Versatility and movement. No adjusting. No see-through moments. The first time we sampled it, I knew: buttery to the touch, thick in the right way, and naturally lifting without padding. The kind of “is this magic?” fit that makes you stand a little taller. We double-line our suits so they stay opaque and smooth — even wet. That density isn’t about bulk; it’s about confidence. The fabric hugs where you want support, softens where you want comfort, and never shouts for attention. It just does its job so you can enjoy the day. I design every cut myself, but we bring it to life with a manufacturing team in China that works to the same standards as the high-end designers you already know. “Made in China” is a material reality of modern luxury, and in our case, it’s a strength. Their skills come from generations focused on textiles. They send process updates, fit notes, even little videos from the floor when something turns out beautifully. It’s collaborative, precise, and joyful— and you can feel that in the final piece. Pretty quickly, women started telling us the same thing: “I’ve never felt so confident in a bikini.” “This fabric is like magic — it just…sucks you in.” That’s when I knew Dreamy Soft Matte wasn’t just a base cloth — it was our signature. After a few seasons, we started playing with surface and light. Shimmer for golden hour. Crinkle for stretch, texture, and ease. Shine Luxe and Glossy Satin when you want the suit to catch the sun and feel a little extra. Same Wave Babe fit, different moods — because style should shift with the day, the trip, the playlist. The constant is the standard: sculpting, double-lined, never see-through, made to move with you. Luxury doesn’t need a markup to feel expensive. It needs intention — the right fabric, the right cut, and the right hands making it. That’s the Wave Babe fabric story: considered, wearable, quietly elevated. Shop The Fabric →
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The Fit — Because Confidence Starts With How It Feels On Your Body
When I started Wave Babe, I was tired of the same problems every woman talked about but no one actually solved:Designer swimwear that looked beautiful on a model but came with an impossible price tag, and on the other end, cheap fast fashion that never fit right.Loose straps. Paper-thin fabric. Awkward seams. Cuts that didn’t stay in place.I needed to fill this gap. By creating better than designer swimwear and offer them at an obtainable price point.My approach began with one question: How can we make women feel as good in their bikini as they do in their favorite yoga set?That’s why every Wave Babe design begins with versatility.Ties that loosen or lift. Straps that stay exactly where they should. Shapes that sculpt softly around the body instead of cutting in or hanging off.The patterns were first designed for women like me— small band, larger cup, curves that need the structure and smoothing.We refine every piece until it moves like second skin: supportive, comfortable, and effortless.Luxury shouldn’t mean fragile, and comfort doesn't have to mean covered up.As founder and designer, I sketch each cut myself, from the neckline depth to the angle and width of every strap. Every detail is intentional. Not just to stand out from the rest, but to also fit beautifully.That’s what sets our suits apart from mass swimwear.They aren’t made for one body type— they’re designed to adapt, flatter, and feel expensive in motion. The result: a bikini you never have to think about. You walk out, adjust nothing, and feel like yourself.That’s what “The Fit” means to us— confidence that doesn’t need a mirror check.
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Expert Packing Tips You Didn't Know You Needed
We travel, we spend too much time packing, we end up throwing clothes in a bag- hoping to figure it out when we get there. Most of the time when we get to our destination, we realize we could have been way more organized. So... how? After spending the last 3 years traveling up to 4 times per month, I've seriously nailed down the packing game for all types of travel. Let's get to it. First thing's first... grab a snack, drink, turn on your favorite or destination playlist. Make it fun! 1. PLAN YOUR OUTFITS Check the weather and lay out your outfits. I'm talking flight, to the last evening. You don't want to waste your precious vacation time trying to match the random clothes you threw in your suitcase. I'm talking about the following: The Flight: Comfort + Style. My favorite traveling outfits: 1. High waist leggings, sneakers, a front-tied tee, cardigan 2. Soft trousers, tee, slides, cardigan 3. Maxi skirt, tee, slides, cardigan ....Nobody wants to be cold on the plane!Casual Days: Shopping, Brunching, Lounging. Dresses are quick and easy. Beach Days: Cover-up or a bikini top with high waist shorts, maxi skirt or trousers! Our Favorite Crop Styles Excursions: Something sporty and comfortable that you're not afraid to get dirty. Dinners: Dressy or Casual? Drinks after? Shoes: 1 beach slide, 1 dressy sandal, max 2 heels (wedge or neutrals), Optional: sneaker/flat if you're doing a lot of walking. Bags: Crossbody, Clutch, Beach Bag (Use our Wave Babe bag!) Jewelry & Hats: MinimalSleep: Shorts & a tank take up the least space Don't know where to start? Create a board on Pinterest for outfit inspo relating to your destination. 2. ORGANIZING TRICKS ROLL YOUR CLOTHES: They will take up way less space. PACKING CUBES: DO THIS ONE. I personally use them to separate things like tops, bottoms and dresses. Cubes separate your clothes and makes your time on the trip SO MUCH MORE ORGANIZED. Amazon has cheap ones. HANGING TOILETRY BAG: You don't know how much counter space you'll have. Mine has been a lifesaver. Tip: Clear zip pockets over mesh. Here's an example DIRTY LAUNDRY: Bring a separate pouch to keep your dirty clothes separate from your clean ones. 3. COSMETICS MAKEUP POUCH: A makeup pouch (all your things go in one large area (You may not have a lot of counter space at your destination)ESSENTIAL COSMETICS: I shop the travel size of my cosmetics, and I only bring the necessities. I have to be realistic. I never end up wearing lipstick, so why would I bring 3? Necessities I always pack are: Foundation + Concealer Liquid Highlight, Blush, Bronzer, Eyeshadow 3 Brushes: Foundation, Bronzer/Blush, Powder - or use clean fingers to apply foundation and liquid shadow Mascara Brow Filler + Gel Finishing Powder (If it's humid) Lip Balm DOUBLE DUTY: Buying cosmetics that are double duty. Lip Balm + Cheek Tint, Tinted Moisturizer, Liquid Highlight for Nose, Cheeks, Brow Bone, Bronzer/Blush DuoPREVENT LEAKS: Prevent leaks by using Saran Wrap over the opening of risky liquids & screw the cap on. Trust me when I say from experience thats not something you want happening in your luggage. We hope this makes packing for your next destination smooth and enjoyable.
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