Oh my, I thought this was going to be about the cartoon "Maxine" and was expecting a funny picture of Maxine in a swimsuit. LOL
Sorry I can't help, I don't know anything about the Maxine swimsuits.

sigh, guess no Maxine swimsuit wearers here :o(

Don't know if this helps or not, but here's a link to their business location in NYC, (I think that is what it's supposed to be)lol.

Here is a link that might be useful: business address

Thx Donna, but it won't open for me.

I can't understand why there are no sites for Maxine suits.
You can FIND the swimsuits to buy on line, just not the manufacturer.

Here's the address that was listed.

Maxine of Hollywood
(212) 944-6888
1411 Broadway,
New York, NY 10018+3578

Thanks Donna!
Just wonder why they don't have a website!
Maybe cause their suits don't last and they know it!

That's what my DD said when I told her about your post. lol

Couple gals have suits that are not black or chocolate, and not problem. Just wonder if it is the dye!
Theirs are patterns.

What we love is the way they fit at the legs. So comfy, but they just fall apart. Ain't worth the money :o( cause we are all in the water at LEAST for most of us 4 days a week, some 5 or 6 days.

Do the tags show where they were made? I find that some clothes made in India just don't last. Poor material and priced so high.

I also thought it would be about "Maxine" in a swimsuit...or about some swimsuit that would be appropriate and all concealing for a real-life Maxine.

Checked the tags but not address to contact.
Suits just fit like a glove, but fall apart, duh!
Being as I have a wardrobe for year long, it's a bummer when the suits fall apart, and only last for just a couple swims.
Love Delta Burke, they are great fits but expensive!

I am having the same problem. My suit is navy blue with white polka dots. I started wearing it on June 1st. I go to water aerobics 5 days a week at the YMCA. Yesterday I noticed the back is all stretched out and you can see thru it. Also at the side seams. I bought my suit in Florida in January and I never wore it till now and I am in NY for the summer. Did Ross's store do anything for you? I am thinking of writing the company to see what happens.

They gave me an instore credit, even though I had the receipt. Reason for no refund was I had worn the suit and taken the liner out..

I have a black one, that is still holding it's own. And one brown one with all the tags on, that I'm saving for winter.

Ross's told me, that cause they are an outlet store, they are not responsible for defects, DUH!

There's three of us who have/had the brown and black solid ones that had gone bad.

Let me know if you get a response from Maxine.

Me, too, I go to water aerobics, try to, 5 days a week.

There are two in my class that bought the floral suits, one pink and one blue, and they have no problems.

I say It's the dye.

snowbird, will you please post a new thread when and IF you do hear from Maxine's?
Hope you tell them there are 3 gals from AL who are very dissatisfied with the performance of the swimwear, as well.

Thanks,
Glenda

TTT

Don't see any follow-up.
Why doesn't someone phone the company?

I have the same problem with 1 black and 1 black with gold dots, bathing suit. I bought them this season and haven't worn them much at all. I bought mine at Bealls in Boynton beach and paid full price.
Thanks to Donna in this forum, I have obtained a mailing address for Maxine of Hollywood, and have written about my experience with their product. Let's see if I get a response. I will post it if I get one!

I just received my letter back. The address listed by Donna37 is incorrect. I will keep trying

Hello,
I work for the manufacterer of Maxine swimwear and have read all of your comments. I am very sorry to hear that the suits you purchased were not up to our standards. Please email me directly and I will see what I can do about replacing your suits.

Our Apologies,
Carrie
cseifert@mbwswim.com

Here is a link that might be useful: Manhattan Beachwear

Hi All,

I just stumbled across this. I don't wear Maxine suits, but my Mother does. She's really into synchronized swimming and is in the pool a lot. As far as I know she buys a special suit for people who are in chlorinated water a lot. The suits are from a 'Spa' line that Maxine designs and she loves them. I think one of the problems is that the water in public pools and hot tubs is excessively chlorinated to avoid nasty germs but it corrodes the spandex.

I hope this is helpful. I think she buys them at Bealls.

Gillian

Bealls is where I purchased my two, now see through, suits.
After the return of my first letter addressed to Maxine in NY, I found an address in Cypress, Ca.
I have sent them a letter detailing my swimsuit saga. It was mailed on Oct 15, 2008. As of yet, I have not received any reply.
Stay tuned for episode four.
Don't think they want to be found. I checked some suits in Bealls this week, and there is no address on the label

OK, here is my latest attemt. After trying to contact Bealls via the internet, (their "contact us" tab is useless, I have written to their executive office.
I requested the address of Maxine of Hollywood manufacturers. They do a lot of swimsuit sales from this company and must have a working address. The sales people in the store didn't have that kind of info. That I can believe. It is a secret location!
So stay tuned. The tension is mounting. Will I hear from Bealls? Will I hear from Maxine? Will I have to continue my quest with the BBB?

I'm back!
Got a call from Bealls today. They gave me the phone number of the manufacturer who happens to be Manhattan Beachwear. Phone number 714-892-7354. They don't answer Emails, so don,t bother sending one. It will be returned. The address, which Bealls refused to provide, is 6600 Katella Ave Cypress, Ca 90630.
Still have not received a reply to my letter to that address. I will not bother to post any more negative experiences with this company, as even I am getting bored with my complaints.
I will now start filing a complaint with the BBB. Hope I've helped someone by pointing out everything that didn't work.

Just wanted everyone to know that Manhattan Beachwear has done the right thing. My complaints have been acknowledged and rectified. I am happy to say I have gained faith in the Maxine of Hollywood swimsuit line manufacturers.

I have 3 black size 14 suits they are not worn and still have their Ross sales ticket ($19.99 each). Another is size 16 and has been tried on. The style is P1C6049. I would be happy to sell them to you or your mother for $30 for the whole lot. I inherited these from a friend who no longer does water aerobics. They do not fit me.

ps. to the writer who is saving one suit for winter, suits with lycra begin to deteriorate even before they reach the chlorine, that may be why someone had a suit fall apart while wearing it for the first time.

This is 2010 dec. And I have 2 MAXINE swim suits that are crap..wore them 10 times and they stretch out manufacturer doesn't exit NYC phone number disconnected...........Guess they are hiding.Poor way of doing business

I bought one in the fall for my swim exercise class. I wore it for maybe 3 months, and it has completely lost it's shape. I really liked the suit, so this was a huge disappointment. You need to make them resistant to cloride, bromine.