Girlfriend needs a wetsuit that fits.

[Peter_C]

For Monterey a 7mm is barely going to cut it. My past g/f was roughly the same size as your gal (Big hips, with a big bust) and fit into Aqualungs quite well. They are stretchy and fit curves nicely. At Bamboo Reef in Monterey they had an 8mm, or was it 8.5mm, Aqualung suit that was nice.

For the ultimate fit, which means warmer, a custom suit is the way to go. You might be surprised how closely they are priced together. CALL Otter Bay and talk with Cricket, to at least get the low down on a custom suit. Otterbaysuits.com

"The best way to save money on a wetsuit is to buy a drysuit". Eventually everyone that dives a lot in the Monterey area buys a drysuit. Either that or they freeze...

 

[el_guapo]

My girlfriend wanted to kill me, she hated putting on a wetsuit so much.

No joke, I've had the exact same thing happen...

 

[a22shady]

You can always get her a Drysuit.

 

[Teamcasa]

I used New Wave Wetsuit now Horizon Wetsuits. Perfect Fit - Period.
Horizon Wetsuits Scuba Diving Surfing Jet Skiing Swimming Snorkeling Kayaking

Once you tried a custom suit, you will not regret it. Plus, the price is very competitive.

 

[inked59]

I'm 5'5" and also wide in the hips. I wear a men's Henderson 3mm in a large size and it fits like a glove.

 

[DiveGear4Less]

Check out the Pinnacle Merino-lined 7mm. The merino lining adds a lot of warmth and you'll need that in CA. It also helps the suit slide on and off much easier than most standard suits.