The Bathing Suit Thread

[readyornot]

Help me (& others) find a cute bathing suit for this summer.

My personal preference is tankini, but I'm open to anything but bikini. My body is sorta pear shaped, little boobs, big hips & thighs...

[jollywife]

I have found some cute ones on Amazon by searching "vintage swimsuits." Most of them are under 30$. I'll try to find and link a couple that I have. I have a different body type than you but there are tons of different styles that could work for anyone I think.

[dollymomma]

Mar 21, 2016 11:16:05 GMT -5 readyornot said:

Help me (& others) find a cute bathing suit for this summer.

My personal preference is tankini, but I'm open to anything but bikini. My body is sorta pear shaped, little boobs, big hips & thighs...

If you add plus-size to this, we have the same body. I just ordered three swimsuits from here:
www.swimsuitsforall.com/

I actually got high waisted bikinis for an upcoming trip to Hawaii and I feel surprisingly comfortable and confident in them. The price was awesome and the quality seems great.

I also love Lands' End suits but they can be super expensive.

[readyornot]

Mar 21, 2016 11:37:09 GMT -5 readyornot said:

@juliagulia I actually looked at that one this weekend. I like it, it's in my maybe file only because when your in the water is it worrisome, like do the layers float up a lot?

Quoting myself to move it from the Randoms to here

[shemarie82]

Mar 21, 2016 11:37:58 GMT -5 dollymomma said:

Mar 21, 2016 11:16:05 GMT -5 readyornot said:

Help me (& others) find a cute bathing suit for this summer.

My personal preference is tankini, but I'm open to anything but bikini. My body is sorta pear shaped, little boobs, big hips & thighs...

If you add plus-size to this, we have the same body. I just ordered three swimsuits from here:
www.swimsuitsforall.com/

I got my suit last year from that site and like it a lot.

[phunkyphish]

I want this one for this summer,link
I like that it's a one piece, but still sexy.
My current favorite is actually the Catalina one from Walmart that everyone raved about. This one - link
I really want one like this, link
too, I burn really easily and I think it would help a lot.

[Deleted]

I have to find a good bathing suit too.. In my mind, I'm wishing I could just get away with something like this:

[phunkyphish]

Mar 21, 2016 11:42:39 GMT -5 shemarie82 said:

Mar 21, 2016 11:37:58 GMT -5 dollymomma said:

If you add plus-size to this, we have the same body. I just ordered three swimsuits from here:
www.swimsuitsforall.com/

I got my suit last year from that site and like it a lot.

I tried one last year, and I had to return it, the fit was just totally off for me. It was a bummer because the print was awesome. I love a lot of their styles and think I might try again this year. 

[phunkyphish]

Mar 21, 2016 11:54:41 GMT -5 bookshelves said:

I have become a Title Nine disciple the past couple years. I love the tankini I got there last year. I'm not crazy about all the prints, but the cuts are so good.
www.titlenine.com/category/mobile/swim/shop-all-best-athletic-swimwear-for-women.do

These look awesome! 

[phunkyphish]

Mar 21, 2016 12:10:04 GMT -5 bookshelves said:

Mar 21, 2016 12:08:08 GMT -5 phunkyphish said:

These look awesome! 

The tankini was cut really great for my toddler yanking on me during swim class. Good coverage on the bottom, too.

( I am small-busted with a "boy" shape, if that matters.)

That's exactly what I need in a suit. It just needs to stay put and not have a wedgie when chasing her down the beach. I hate half assed bottoms. 

[sarahdawn]

Following. One pieces typically don't work for me because I have a long torso.

[Emmentaler]

I got this one at someone's suggestion: www.walmart.com/ip/Suddenly-Slim-by-Catalina-Women-s-Slimming-Shirred-Halter-One-Piece-Swimsuit/29507937

It's decent but wouldn't recommend for anyone with bigger boobs unless you can tie the straps really tight.

[Justbecause]

I have the walmart one linked above.
It was a good buy.

[craypoupon]

I have the Walmart one linked above in two prints. I always get compliments on it. I have a bigger bust but I knot it tight and no problems.

[Deleted]

any recommendations on colors or prints for that Walmart one?

[akafred]

Mar 21, 2016 11:59:40 GMT -5 @betweenthelines said:

I have to find a good bathing suit too.. In my mind, I'm wishing I could just get away with something like this:

These are very popular at my Y with the adolescent girl set. I assume they are Muslim but there are a surprising lot who wear them.

[capuleti]

Has anyone prdered one from Albion? I have been coveting some of their suits but not sure on the quality. For the price I'd like to know of it's worth it.

[Emmentaler]

Mar 21, 2016 15:15:04 GMT -5 @bruxannie said:

any recommendations on colors or prints for that Walmart one?

I have the polka dot one- it's black with white polka dots (the dots have a tiny pink ring around them).

I'm guessing I need to knot mine a lot tighter.

[yogini kiki]

I wanted that Walmart one in the palm print but I think (based on this thread) my boobs would not be contained.

[Emmentaler]

Mar 21, 2016 15:21:44 GMT -5 yogini kiki said:

I wanted that Walmart one in the palm print but I think (based on this thread) my boobs would not be contained.

I think maybe I didn't tie it tight enough.  Others said that it worked for big boobs.

I wore it for the first time today and I think I need to adjust the top a bit.

[phunkyphish]

Mar 21, 2016 15:21:44 GMT -5 yogini kiki said:

I wanted that Walmart one in the palm print but I think (based on this thread) my boobs would not be contained.

I was a DDD when I got it, and am DD now, and it worked for me. You do just have to make sure it's tied really well. 

[Deleted]

My go-tos are from athleta. I've had them a couple years now and they're holding up well too.

[jollywife]

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017U8N97A/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?qid=1458598108&sr=8-19&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=vintage+swimsuit&dpPl=1&dpID=51y0QkoVGkL&ref=plSrch#
Not sure if this will work but I think this is cute.

[stampingqueen]

Mar 21, 2016 12:46:47 GMT -5 Emmentaler said:

I got this one at someone's suggestion: www.walmart.com/ip/Suddenly-Slim-by-Catalina-Women-s-Slimming-Shirred-Halter-One-Piece-Swimsuit/29507937

It's decent but wouldn't recommend for anyone with bigger boobs unless you can tie the straps really tight.

I have this one. I'm a 36J and am able to tie the top tight. I've had it since before my daughter was born, have only had to wear it a few times. Eta: I have aqua

[craypoupon]

Mar 21, 2016 15:18:44 GMT -5 @jaidit said:

Mar 21, 2016 15:15:04 GMT -5 @bruxannie said:

any recommendations on colors or prints for that Walmart one?

I would play up the retro-ness with the gingham check or red

I have both the anchors and the cherries.

[readyornot]

Mar 21, 2016 11:54:41 GMT -5 bookshelves said:

I have become a Title Nine disciple the past couple years. I love the tankini I got there last year. I'm not crazy about all the prints, but the cuts are so good.
www.titlenine.com/category/mobile/swim/shop-all-best-athletic-swimwear-for-women.do

These are awesome, I love the funky colors & designs! Dagum at the price tho but there several I like here. Thanks!

[friendofdobby]

I have the Walmart one per suggestions here and I really love it. I have small boobs and the top part is a little big on me but the rest fits really well. I have the navy with white palm trees print.

[Cherhorowitz]

Once a year, I go to Lord and Taylor and try on a gazillion swimsuits and coverups, I take a picture of me wearing every single one. I usually end up crying on that day and swearing to never eat again. But I go through the pictures a week later and pick out things from then. It sounds a little high maintenance but bathing suit shopping can be a really frustrating experience and I tend to get dejected and hate everything. Stepping away and looking at things later helps me decide what I should buy. Just my bathing suit shopping advice.

Also, I just bought 5 suits from Target since they're doing BOGO 50% off. I'll pip in next comments.

[Cherhorowitz]

[Cherhorowitz]