Ok girlies....bathing suits???

Gel978

I know I know...I don't like this subject either, but I'm curious as to what everyone is wearing this summer. I just got a pool for the house and we are going on vacation in August and I need help. I'm not ready for a bikini but I don't want to look matronly either. For those of you with ,ahem, more on top where do you find supportive but cute suits?

janeite1990

I don't have more on top, but the answer for me on not doing a bikini and not looking matronly is a tankini. Covers the belly, but it isn't a full out grandma skirt type of thing. Find one with good underwire and cups if that's what you need!

SpankyBuns

Has anyone seen the swim dresses they have out? they are cute..I got 2

IamOnMywayNow

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Suddenly-Slim-by-Catalina-Women-s-Shirred-Halter-Swimsuit/17804485

This is the MOST flattering swimsuit I have ever had. I have a larger top and I find the support of this one great

Gel978

Thanks Janeite...I was thinking about a tankini - just so many different kinds to chose from!

Spankybuns - I've seen them everywhere and they look super cute....my question is do they make hips/thighs look larger? I've been thinking about getting one, but that would mean I would have to go to the store and try one on.....not enough Jack Daniels in the world right now!

tbartley71

I know its expensive, but victorias secret has good swim suits with TONS of support on top. (: and you can find padded suits like that cheaper too! Especially for people like me who are on a tight budget.

Gel978

rjb - that is really cute! I've never seen one that looks like a skirt in front and shorts in back.

tbartley- I haven't tried there yet ....the super skinny girls with the big boobs intimidate me - lol

joannezuk

tbartley- I haven't tried there yet ....the super skinny girls with the big boobs intimidate me - lol

I love Victoria's Secret for bathing suits. Just follow their measurements to a tee and you'll be fine. I have LOTS on top but a small bra band size, so I tend to find that the ones that have ties rather than clips work best for me...I can also adjust them to be tighter and looser depending on my weight.

Don't be scared of the airbrushed models. They're not real anyway!

As a sidenote, you can often get their individual mix and match pieces on clearance for super-cheap. I usually buy a couple whenever I order from them, as they charge astronomical shipping in Canada (incidentally, it's often free or very inexpensive in the US).

Gel978

Thanks Joanne...I will give it a try!

btb079

Check out the Fantasie and Freya brands, as well as Panache. I love them and they are for us well endowed :-)

linnettbenson

You ought to look at Athleta. It is a division of Gap.
Their suits are not cheap but they are well made and are made to last. Some of the tops are even support enough to jog or play volley ball in. I have 2 suits from them and think the money was well spent.

sweetpea129

I really like the 1 piece shirred retro looking kinda swim dresses. I had a black one last year and they are cute and flattering. Going to get a new one this year!

Shelbert79

Tankini, maybe by the end of the summer I'll be fit enough to wear a REAL bikini!

AmyLRed

i just ordered this the other day: One piece, vintage type style. Cute, covers my tummy that is still large with loose skin!

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/fruity-suity-one-piece

fbmandy55

Torrid has really cute ones, though I think their smallest size is a 10 or 12.. Kinda pricey. I'm really likeing Target's tankinis this year, as well as Old Navy's. Those are very reasonably priced!

kfhoffman12

I LOVE the swim dresses! they are really cute and comfy and hide all of my troublesome areas without looking frumpy. Just be careful of which ones you buy, the longer ones stick to your body like glue when you get out of the water!

sarafit926

I really like the 1 piece shirred retro looking kinda swim dresses. I had a black one last year and they are cute and flattering. Going to get a new one this year!

Agreed -- I have a cute black one that looks very Marilyn Monroe-y. It's more flattering than any bathing suit I've ever had! Old Navy has some nice ones in cute colors.

xHelloQuincyx

retro one piece halter black pokadot suit :] i adore it

skylark94

I just bought my first ever string bikini. I've still got about 10 pounds to lose and some belly padding, but I'm comfortable enough in my own skin to give it a go.

Victoria's Secret and Venus Swimwear are my favorite sources.

toagirl

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bobbi_jo2

I just bought a swim suit from www.hapari.com. They have amazing Tankinis that offer full coverage. They also have little Tummy Tuk bottoms that help suck in the belly and hips. I LOVE the one I got and it fits great!

Karalopolous

Biggerbras.com-LOVE my suit from there!!
Also, bare necessities sell suits, haven't got one from them, but they look cute!

I'm a 36 G, and I was amazed at the supportiveness, it's a favorite site of mine now

AmadaLynn

I just purchased one from Swimspot.com

jboccio90

I got a monokini from American Eagle and its sooo flattering and very cute.

http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?productId=0467_3121_410

rbn_held

I stick to Tankinis. I never liked my stomach showing so tankinis are the best thing ever invented. Although I am hoping by our August vacation I will be able to sport a bikini. We'll see.

HotCuppaJo

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Suddenly-Slim-by-Catalina-Women-s-Shirred-Halter-Swimsuit/17804485

This is the MOST flattering swimsuit I have ever had. I have a larger top and I find the support of this one great

That is TOO cute!! Thanks for sharing...:flowerforyou:

_Bob_

I'm thinking of a nice bright red one like this:

BlisterLamb

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sweetpea129

i just ordered this the other day: One piece, vintage type style. Cute, covers my tummy that is still large with loose skin!

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/fruity-suity-one-piece

LOVE that! Thats exactly what I was talking about. I'm going to order one as summer gets closer!

cinsuccess

Check out the Fantasie and Freya brands, as well as Panache. I love them and they are for us well endowed :-)

^^^ This... For anyone who is larger than a D cup, you really need to buy bathing suits that are made with real bra sizes to ensure adquate coverage.

I have a couple of tankinis. I bought them as separates online to have the right sizes for both top and bottom. I stuck to a similar color scheme so with 3 tops and 2 bottoms, I can actually create 6 different bathing suit looks. Works great.

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