AQUA - Speed Solids Women Kneesuit

I wear a size 14 slazenger swimsuit but needed a new one, as Aqua had wide range of styles at good price I thought I would order and see what fit was like. I ordered xl just in case on small side. Well I couldnt even get over hips!!!! Unfortunately I didnt read (my fault I admit) so removed the hygenic strip and threw away. Then realised I couldnt now return the costume without strip. Now left with a lovely new swimsuit too small and no use what so ever. Will give to charity shop for them to sell as new. Very disappointed as would have assumed you wouldnt want a hygene strip leaving on swimsuit when clearly tags are still attached.