Help me find a swimsuit

DoctorWorm222 · January 2013

I've enrolled E in a toddler swim class, which means I have to appear in a bathing suit -- in public. Before E, I always wore a bikini, but I'm thinking that I'm not in a bikini place right now. I spent last summer in a very ugly old lady bathing suit. It must have been a popular style -- I saw it on many, many overweight 50-60 somethings. Since I've lost all the baby weight I'd like to do better this time. I don't have tons of cash, I'm fairly conservative, and I'm fairly slim with small boobs and big hips.

Can any of you fashionistas help me find an acceptable bathing suit?

missyishere · January 2013

This is one of my favorite sites for about any fashion, especially their swimwear:

https://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear

One Piece - Bathing Beauty One Piece in Plum Posy

This is a suit I think may fit your body type well. There are several I think would probably look cute on you.

pennysuedog · January 2013

What exactly is your price range, and do you prefer a one piece or a two piece?

blu-eyedwife · January 2013

I'm a big fan of J.Crew swimsuits (but it might be because I have a long torso, so their suits always fit me well.)

And regardless of how you feel about your body, bikinis can be tough for swim lessons anyway. There's a lot of grabbing and pulling going on!

Elsa1984 · January 2013

blueyedwife:
And regardless of how you feel about your body, bikinis can be tough for swim lessons anyway.nbsp; There's a lot of grabbing and pulling going on!

This! We start on Tues and I am sporting a one piece during lessons so Gator doesn't go nuts and yank my top off.

monishabansal · January 2013

My stretch marks mean I will probably never rock a bikini again. I found a tankini and a one piece "swim dress" I really liked last summer. The swim dress is Spanx brand. I got it at Target and highly recommend it.

DoctorWorm222 · January 2013

Elsa1984:
blueyedwife:
And regardless of how you feel about your body, bikinis can be tough for swim lessons anyway.nbsp; There's a lot of grabbing and pulling going on!
This! We start on Tues and I am sporting a one piece during lessons so Gator doesn't go nuts and yank my top off.

That, my friends, is an excellent point. What kind of one piece do you have? Is it something sporty (speedo or the like) or normal?

DoctorWorm222 · January 2013

pennysuedog:
What exactly is your price range, and do you prefer a one piece or a two piece?

Do you think I could get something nice under $75? I don't really care about 1 piece or two, as long as it covers my belly a little.

DoctorWorm222 · January 2013

The biggest issue I have with swimsuits is that I HATE halter tops. I don't have very good posture, and I think halters tend to accentuate that.

pennysuedog · January 2013

DoctorWorm222:
The biggest issue I have with swimsuits is that I HATE halter tops. I don't have very good posture, and I think halters tend to accentuate that.

But they make small boobs look awesome!

DoctorWorm222 · January 2013

pennysuedog:
DoctorWorm222:
The biggest issue I have with swimsuits is that I HATE halter tops. I don't have very good posture, and I think halters tend to accentuate that.
But they make small boobs look awesome!

So they do. I guess its a trade off.

missyishere · January 2013

pennysuedog:
DoctorWorm222:
The biggest issue I have with swimsuits is that I HATE halter tops. I don't have very good posture, and I think halters tend to accentuate that.
But they make small boobs look awesome!

and deflated mom boobs.

Elsa1984 · January 2013

DoctorWorm222:
Elsa1984:
blueyedwife:
And regardless of how you feel about your body, bikinis can be tough for swim lessons anyway.nbsp; There's a lot of grabbing and pulling going on!

This! We start on Tues and I am sporting a one piece during lessons so Gator doesn't go nuts and yank my top off.
That, my friends, is an excellent point. What kind of one piece do you have? Is it something sporty (speedo or the like) or normal? 

I haven't gotten mine yet but I am just going for a simple black one piece from like Target, Old Navy, Costco, etc. I am trying to spend 50 dollars....hopefully less. I figure that I'm not really in the pool to look good and people are going to be focused on their kids and not what I look like anyway. I am going to spendy the big money on swimsuits for this summer....and spend less money on swimming lesson swimsuits.

pennysuedog · January 2013

This one is a little over your price range at 107.00 at Macy's but I bet you could find a discount.

https://www1.macys.com/shop/product/kenneth-cole-swimsuit-ruched-hardware-one-piece?ID=757841&CategoryID=8699#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D224%26ruleId%3D58%26slotId%3D3

DoctorWorm222 · January 2013

pennysuedog:
This one is a little over your price range at 107.00 at Macy's but I bet you could find a discount.
https://www1.macys.com/shop/product/kenneth-cole-swimsuit-ruched-hardware-one-piece?ID=757841&CategoryID=8699#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D224%26ruleId%3D58%26slotId%3D3

That's cute! I'll talk to DH about the price.

DoctorWorm222 · January 2013

Elsa1984:
DoctorWorm222:
Elsa1984:
blueyedwife:
And regardless of how you feel about your body, bikinis can be tough for swim lessons anyway.nbsp; There's a lot of grabbing and pulling going on!
This! We start on Tues and I am sporting a one piece during lessons so Gator doesn't go nuts and yank my top off.
That, my friends, is an excellent point. What kind of one piece do you have? Is it something sporty (speedo or the like) or normal?
I haven't gotten mine yet but I am just going for a simple black one piece from like Target, Old Navy, Costco, etc. I am trying to spend 50 dollars....hopefully less. I figure that I'm not really in the pool to look good and people are going to be focused on their kids and not what I look like anyway. I am going to spendy the big money on swimsuits for this summer....and spend less money on swimming lesson swimsuits.

Seems like sound reasoning. I'd hoped to kill two birds with one stone and get one suit for both, but it sounds like a sturdier suit might be necessary for the swim class.

pennysuedog · January 2013

I have a thing for black swimsuits...

Old navy

It's a halter Surprise

$27

$45

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5402

Target

https://www.target.com/p/assets-by-sara-blakely-women-s-push-up-1-piece-swimsuit-black/-/A-13507594#prodSlot=medium_1_57

$50

Scramblersmom · January 2013

First, go to swimoutlet.com. They have a ton of swimsuits at good prices so you may find one there that you like under $50. Second, if you are going to baby swim I really do not recommend a 2 piece and I do recommend something that is chlorine resistant if you are going to do this often. Will you be going to the University pool? Most of the people at the pools I go to wear athletic suits as they tend to be chlorine resistant and allow more movement without having to worrying about something poking out.

Mine is like this one...https://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1436.htm

DoctorWorm222 · January 2013

smit5009:
First, go to swimoutlet.com. They have a ton of swimsuits at good prices so you may find one there that you like under 50. Second, if you are going to baby swim I really do not recommend a 2 piece and I do recommend something that is chlorine resistant if you are going to do this often. Will you be going to the University pool? Most of the people at the pools I go to wear athletic suits as they tend to be chlorine resistant and allow more movement without having to worrying about something poking out.Mine is like this one...https://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1436.htm

That looks like a great suit boy will my girls look flat though. Does speedo carry push ups?

Scramblersmom · January 2013

DoctorWorm222:
smit5009:
First, go to swimoutlet.com. They have a ton of swimsuits at good prices so you may find one there that you like under 50. Second, if you are going to baby swim I really do not recommend a 2 piece and I do recommend something that is chlorine resistant if you are going to do this often. Will you be going to the University pool? Most of the people at the pools I go to wear athletic suits as they tend to be chlorine resistant and allow more movement without having to worrying about something poking out.Mine is like this one...https://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1436.htm
That looks like a great suit boy will my girls look flat though. Does speedo carry push ups?

Not sure but mine does have a shelf bra with a light padded lining. I do know that Speedo and TYR have a lot of different styles and cuts so you my be able to find something else under the "fitness" category that is flattering for you.

You might want to check out the website a little more though because they have tons of great suits for good prices whether they are fitness suits or fashion suits. Hope you have good luck finding one!

UFCasey · January 2013

I just signed Rocco up for swim lessons too! They start next week. I'm dreading being around strangers that I have to interact with and see on a weekly basis in my swimsuit. But I am about to start weaning him this weekend so I don't want to buy a new one until I know how the boobies are going to look post-weaning.

DoctorWorm222 · January 2013

UFCasey:
I just signed Rocco up for swim lessons too! They start next week. I'm dreading being around strangers that I have to interact with and see on a weekly basis in my swimsuit. But I am about to start weaning him this weekend so I don't want to buy a new one until I know how the boobies are going to look post-weaning.

I wish your boobs the best of luck in their quest to regain their pre-baby perkiness. I certainly hope they fare better than mine

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