Bathing suits? GTKY

suedell · February 2014

So I am thinking of the summer because I can't take the winter one more second! What kind of suit are you planning to wear this year? I would love to think I could do a two piece but 2 kids later, I am not sure it's a good ideas.

pinottoparenthood · February 2014

melandjames14 said:

I will a two piece, but post BFing will definitely not be a slinky little triangle top!

This fo sho!

ChicagoBroad26 · February 2014

A crooked c section incision scar plus tummy shelf= one pieces 4 lyfe.

ClandestineX · February 2014

I would never wear a bathing suit if I didn't have to. I much rather a tank top and swim trunks, cause you know.. tomboy.

bibliophileemily · February 2014

I choose "one piece;" I like those better than the stupid skirt bottoms they put on bathing suits for plus-sizes. Would I look better with my legs covered? Probably, but I like actually getting in the water and would prefer not taking forever to dry.

JSS1002 · February 2014

Never have had a bikini bod, definitely not now... Modest tankini for ease of peeing and double layer of fabric :-)

arschm02 · February 2014

Ummm. Maternity suit. Last summer I rocked a hybrid one piece/swim dress if that's such a thing. It was hot pink and was adorable! First time in a one piece since being a kid and I still felt sexy as hell.

superToots · February 2014

A swimsuit is the last thing I want to think about at the moment thank.you.very.much. [-(

Meggs2559 · February 2014

I voted SS. My goal is a 2 piece. This is what I envision when I workout (just started 3 days ago!) however, people may vomit when they see my stretch marks. My skin is a bit "used" (not ruined! I'm a god damn tiger who earned her stripes! \m/ ) I may be rocking the tankini. We shall see.

Mommymorticia · February 2014

I have some awesome tattooed halter tops from spencers that I bought last summer and wore to the river and lake with a ruffled swimsuit bottom. I just tried them on and they are saggy, big and weird on me now. Wtf. But yeah, I wear a real clothes top either tank or halter and either boy's shorts or I will wear a swimsuit bottom. Sometimes I really love wearing a short summer dress in the water as well.

Lhyacinth888 · February 2014

I chose one piece but I have a few tankinis that I would wear too. I have a few bikinis I would wear but only if i wasn't with the kids. I am not chasing toddlers around in a bikini.... no thanks. I bought a really cute polka dot halter one piece before I got pregnant last year and I have yet to wear it so I am hoping to fit into it this summer. :-) I probably have about 15 bathing suits.... they are my obsession....

24ladybug · February 2014

I just bought a one piece but I would wear a tankini.
Just needs to be very supportive and real straps. I hate the neck strap it drives me nuts.

suedell · February 2014

And I just realized the poll says moderate two piece. I meant modest! Stupid auto correct. Sorry!

Aisak · February 2014

I just bought a one piece halter from Costco for $20. We just joined a gym with a pool and someday I'll muster up the courage to swim laps.
I have a handful of bikinis but there is NO WAY these bfing tatas are going to fit into the tops. I'd risk having a boob come flying out.

AnnieJar · February 2014

I said SS because I will be having my third baby in June so there is no way I'm making a public appearance in any kind of swimsuit this summer. Just not going to happen. If I find myself at a pool or beach I will wear a cover up over a suit and will not be getting in the water. Now I would like to hope that I could rock a two piece next summer but we'll have to see where a third pregnancy and round of breastfeeding leaves me.

elbou · February 2014

I voted tankini, because that's what I currently have. However the bottoms are practically falling apart, so I will likely have to get a new one. I haven't decided what next summer's model will be like...a bikini is not completely out of the question...assuming that I can get my snacking habit back under control!

Debbie0580 · February 2014

I currently only own a modest two piece (short bottoms) but the bottoms are wearing through (too much water sliding maybe). I need a new one by the 2nd weekend in March and am looking at tankinis and one pieces.

sherina825 · February 2014

I voted two piece. That is going to be VERY reliant on how well I stick to my workout plan. I still have about 10 pounds worth of toning left but I'm thinking that I'll make it. Pray for me.

I can't do one pieces because my legs (long)and torso (short) are so un proportionate that I look ridiculous.

AprilloMom · February 2014

Swim dress!! I love it! Modest (youth pastor's wife!!) but still super cute. Got it at target last year.

amberandtroy19 · February 2014

one piece. Got two from Targets Spanx collections in December when they were like 70 % off. Still not ready to wear them out in public but hopefully by Summer I will be

bumpuser5078523 · February 2014

I wear a two piece. I need to find some better tops. I'm going to be huge come summer, due in September, but I'm going to rock the baby belly!

Aprilbaby49 · February 2014

ChicagoBroad26 said:
A crooked c section incision scar plus tummy shelf= one pieces 4 lyfe.

My csec scar is ok but my stretch marks are horrid so I'm with you all the way with one pieces 4 lyfe!

arschm02 · February 2014

Aprilbaby49 said:

A crooked c section incision scar plus tummy shelf= one pieces 4 lyfe.
My csec scar is ok but my stretch marks are horrid so I'm with you all the way with one pieces 4 lyfe!

Agreed. My extra saggy wrinkly tummy skin is super hot!!! Said no one ever!

MKC12/22/2006 · February 2014

Where are your c-section scars, people? Mine is so low, if a bikini showed it, it would be showing some other stuff first.

Bikini for sure this summer, to answer the OP's question.

camdensmom32 · February 2014

I voted tankini. I hope to be pregnant by the summer!!

ChicagoBroad26 · February 2014

MKC12/22/2006 said:
Where are your c-section scars, people? Mine is so low, if a bikini showed it, it would be showing some other stuff first.

Bikini for sure this summer, to answer the OP's question.

Well mine is crooked- like a diagonal slanting upward like a horribly crooked grin. I'm not sure if my surgeon was drunk or if my stomach was just so distended that it looked straight at the time they cut.

tondraluv · February 2014

A monokini for me

BellaBean76 · February 2014

Against popular opinion I will be sporting a tiny bikini. I work hard for my body and I am going to show it off....despite the weird wrinkly skin on my belly.

ChicagoBroad26 · February 2014

BellaBean76 said:
Against popular opinion I will be sporting a tiny bikini. I work hard for my body and I am going to show it off....despite the weird wrinkly skin on my belly.

I think that's great!

Kate_C · February 2014

Someone on here described the post partum tummy as scrotum-like in appearance... Accurate for me. So I'm going to go ahead and cover that up for the benefit of those around me!

arschm02 · February 2014

Kate_C said:

Someone on here described the post partum tummy as scrotum-like in appearance... Accurate for me. So I'm going to go ahead and cover that up for the benefit of those around me!

haha yep that was me. It was soooo bad after I lost all my weight. It's looking a little better as My tummy is starting to pop out a bit from being pregnant. I'm actually really looking forward to getting my pregnant belly again so the wrinkly skin stretches back out and becomes smooth again

PepperBug · February 2014

Tankini. One pieces have never looked right on me because I have a really long torso. While my body is in bikini condition, I have not been comfortable in them since I had my son 3.5 years ago. They don't provide enough support for my post-bf body, and my stretch marks on my belly stick out like a sore thumb. If you look hard enough, there are some very attractive and supportive tankinis out there. I invested in a Michael korrs one the summer after I had my son and I will keep wearing it until it wears out!

burneyonboard · February 2014

I'm looking at the high waist bikini. They are super cute and the bottom comes up above the belly button. It reminds me of pin up.

Aprilbaby49 · February 2014

Kate_C said:
Someone on here described the post partum tummy as scrotum-like in appearance... Accurate for me. So I'm going to go ahead and cover that up for the benefit of those around me!

Holy crap you just made me spit my water out from laughing so hard!

MrsHartman7 · February 2014

BellaBean76 said:

Against popular opinion I will be sporting a tiny bikini. I work hard for my body and I am going to show it off....despite the weird wrinkly skin on my belly.

So glad you said this, I wasn't going to be the first;)

JSS1002 · February 2014

MrsHartman7 said:

BellaBean76 said:

Against popular opinion I will be sporting a tiny bikini. I work hard for my body and I am going to show it off....despite the weird wrinkly skin on my belly.

So glad you said this, I wasn't going to be the first;)

If I looked like Bella you'd have to pay me to keep my clothes on. You ROCK those bikinis, girls.

JordynLeighx3 · February 2014

I don't understand tankinis at ALL. I know they're meant to be like a flattering two piece but my most unflattering area is the stomach area that a tankini exposes...

JordynLeighx3 · February 2014

knitfaced said:

JordynLeighx3 said:
I don't understand tankinis at ALL. I know they're meant to be like a flattering two piece but my most unflattering area is the stomach area that a tankini exposes...
I think those are the skinny people tankinis. I have a "I've birthed and nursed three children in the past three years" tankini which does not show any skin unless I fold it up while I'm alone in the back yard. I like it because I can easily go to the bathroom and still be totally covered the rest of the time.

I need to find me one of these! My hardest thing is going somewhere with my lady friends and not sticking out like a sore thumb with a swimsuit that screams "I'm a mom" lol considering most of them are 23-24 and never had kids.

JSS1002 · February 2014

JordynLeighx3 said:

I don't understand tankinis at ALL. I know they're meant to be like a flattering two piece but my most unflattering area is the stomach area that a tankini exposes...
I think those are the skinny people tankinis. I have a "I've birthed and nursed three children in the past three years" tankini which does not show any skin unless I fold it up while I'm alone in the back yard. I like it because I can easily go to the bathroom and still be totally covered the rest of the time.
I need to find me one of these! My hardest thing is going somewhere with my lady friends and not sticking out like a sore thumb with a swimsuit that screams "I'm a mom" lol considering most of them are 23-24 and never had kids.

Yes this exactly -- no skin showing... just a double layer of fabric and the ease of peeing without wriggling out of a wet suit.:-)

I'm old, and one of the last of my friends to have kids, so no worries there... we're all pretty self conscious. Jordyn, try Everything But Water - they have a zillion brands, styles, etc...

arschm02 · February 2014

Nordstroms had some adorable youthful one pieces online last year that I totally didn't feel momish at all in. My bro in-law even told my sister, "you should get a swimsuit like that." (Totally not in a creepy way) and he was 25/26. I'm trying my luck again this year with them.

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