The last one I remember wearing was a navy blue Speedo commemorating the {then current} 1996 Olympic Games--totally sporty, not fashionable.
Swim suits are a hard issue for me.
For the past several years, I have had a huge war waging in my head over them. On the one hand, I don't want to give bikinis up because they are cute, I have a bunch of them already, and they are so much easier to shop for than one pieces. If Luke and I had our own private beach, I would wear them forever! But, on the other hand, I feel self-conscious wearing a bikini because it doesn't feel right to be showing so much skin.
A couple years ago I tried on a few singlets, and I ended up running from the dressing room! They pulled up in the wrong places, pulled down in the wrong places, and were very uncomfortable. I was disappointed because, at this point in my life, they would be a more genuine expression of where my heart is, and I was hoping to find a one piece that was comfortable--and, to be honest, flattering. Once in awhile, I just throw a tank top on over my bikini, but that isn't ideal, nor is it all that practical now that I have kiddos who like water and I am going to be spending a lot of time at the pool.
So, I have decided to resume my search for a one-piece. I may have to look high and low and try on dozens of suits, but I am determined that the next suit I wear out is going to be a one-piece/tankini. I can't say that I will never wear a bikini again, but I am hoping that this is a step in that direction.
Two of the websites I have been checking out are Rey Swimwear and Lime Ricki.
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| This one is super cute! But I wonder if it's comfortable? And the likelihood that I will be hitting the pool with styled hair, jewelry, or makeup is pretty much slim to none...will it still be cute?? :) |
Anyone have a one-piece/tankini that you just love? Where did you get it?
I think you must have the body type of that rare 1% for whom a bikini is "more cute" than a tankini or one piece! I've seen a lot more modest and flattering tankinis and one pieces come on the market (I've been doing the hunt for 5 years) and found a really cute one at Sears (a retro red), so regular department stores and the like are starting to have them. Like you, I feel uncomfortable showing that much skin around strangers and neighbors. Good luck!
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Thanks for the tip, Trista...I will have to check out Sears. I actually meant to publish this post a couple months ago and, in the meantime, I have found a couple of decent suits--one tankini and one one-piece. I haven't worn the one-piece yet, but it seems promising :).
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hilarious post as cody and i talk about the bikini/one piece controversy all the time. I love 2 pieces. way more comfortable, sporty, what I'm used to. but, probably not very practical anymore now that I am postpartum on no. 3. I bought 2 tankinis (I can't go to a full one piece yet) from Lands End (.com), last fall/winter when they were on super sale. so far they are really comfortable, nursing friendly, and have SO many different cuts and styles you can find one for your body. I have to say that I got the skimpiest cut, which is not that revealing on lands end.
ReplyDeleteOh, and last summer (2011) I wore a nike/sporty 2 piece instead of a true bikini. still the comfort of 2 piece, but a bit more coverage.
ReplyDeleteI will check out Lands End, too, Erin--thanks! Any furthur developments on a possible trip out to CO?? :) Keep us posted.
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ReplyDeleteI really like Rey swimwear! I was eyeing several last summer but the one I really liked was out of stock! They have super cute swimsuits...I'm sure you will be able to find something you like! Good luck...and order early:-)
ReplyDeleteI have a tankini and it's super cute, comfortable, and flattering. I got it from swimco
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