I bought a black, strappy one piece from target this weekend and a black DDD bikini top to mix and match with the different bottoms I have. I also bought a tankini from tj maxx. I'll sport the one piece and tankini until it's more obvious that I'm pregnant and not bloated. Buying bikini tops and bras is always a nightmare for me, I have a 30/32 under bust waist and DD/DDD cup size. When I find something that works I run with it. The biggest selling points on the bikini top were the cup size/boob coverage and the fact that it ties in the back. I can't wait to wear it once I'm nice and round.
I rocked a bikini my whole first pregnancy and am still this time around. I have a work trip to Disney this summer and will buy a one piece for that. Awkward.
Baby J #2 due 11.12.16 Sydney Elizabeth born 9.24.14
So apparently swim pants or capris are becoming popular. I found a very cool surf brand set of capris and matching sports bra style top. Looks cool and very comfortable!
My boobs are waayyyyy to big to fit into my regular bikinis plus I feel like when I'm pregnant im extra concerned about my stretch stomach and sun exposure so I get a tankink. Just got a cute blue one at a pea in the pod.
For those with big boobs (I'm 32F) who want to stay in a bikini this summer, I found some great ones on sale at old navy (paid $15 for the top), see below. I'm including a pic of the model online and a pic of real life on me.
ETA my boobs still look huge but at least hiding the cleavage is more conservative and will help me feel more comfortable
I wish I was able to wear a swimsuit from Target. I'm a 36DDD now so no tops fit my chest. I have one tankini that fit until two weeks ago, now it's getting tight and I do not feel cute in it. My bikini tops from American Eagle are too small in the chest now, they're 36DD. I need a 36DDD, which they don't carry. I'm starting to feel okay with wearing a bikini again. I just wish I could find a bikini top at either of my Target stores here that would fit me. Edit: Treated myself to a VS bikini top. I bought a 38DDD just in case, since they can run small sometimes. I can't believe I paid that much for a bikini top, and it was on sale.
BFP #1 7/3/2014, MMC discovered 7/16/2014 BFP#2 3/7/2016, EDD 11/19/2016 (It's a boy! Excited to meet little Anthony!)
@PrettyPalominoThat's really cute! I love the more conservative top! I would never have thought to look at Old Navy since they don't come in bra sizes. Thanks!
I'm really appreciating all these suggestions, ladies, ladies! I wore last year's suit (blouse-y tankini) the one time I've needed one so far, but am still so unsure of what to commit to for my beach days... the boobs and a two year-old leave me conflicted with wanting to show the bump.
Before baby I've felt awkward in swimsuits bc my stomach was never toned perfectly - but now I'm proud to show off that belly - so bringing out those stretchy skintight sheath dresses - I actually only own 2 pieces of swimsuit, rarely use the indoor pool and we don't like beaches - the two piece doesn't work anymore but the one piece fits and just shows off baby belly now - oh and it accentuates bigger breasts! it's a deep v-neck nautical suit from laperla, no need to buy maternity swimsuits for me
I bought a maternity tankini from target with my first pregnancy, being larger on top, I've never been super comfortable with bikinis, and I have such bad stretch marks from my first, I am glad I went with a tankini. I don't swim much, so I didn't want to invest a lot, but I feel like 4 pregnancies its been worth it. I also own this one: https://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/bathing-beauty-one-piece-swimsuit-in-black And I've been able to wear it until about 7 months pregnant, as well as normally. I love that its classic looking, conservative in cut (great cut if you are busty!). Modcloth also carries a plus size version for those looking.
Re: Swim Suits?
Sydney Elizabeth born 9.24.14
ETA my boobs still look huge but at least hiding the cleavage is more conservative and will help me feel more comfortable
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Edit: Treated myself to a VS bikini top. I bought a 38DDD just in case, since they can run small sometimes. I can't believe I paid that much for a bikini top, and it was on sale.
BFP#2 3/7/2016, EDD 11/19/2016 (It's a boy! Excited to meet little Anthony!)
Oh, decisions...
Welcomed baby girl: 06.10.14
Second pregnancy EDD: 06.16.16 MC: 10.29.15
Welcomed baby boy: 11.25.16
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FFMHE9C/ref=twister_B01FFMH4QK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I've been scavenging amazon for a week looking for a suit I like and finally found this one...
Fingers crossed it fits!! I love it so much!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZFE1RDK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1