Looking for honest opinion....
bam2093
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Like most people I have body perspective issues. I have no idea if what I see in the mirror is anywhere near accurate. So I thought, who better to get honest opinions from, than random strangers.
I would like to know if this bathing suit is flattering or not, so please comment "Flattering" or "Unflattering." Instructive criticism such as "bottoms are too small" is encouraged, but destructive criticism is not (aka don't be a mean *kitten* about it). Thanks!
I would like to know if this bathing suit is flattering or not, so please comment "Flattering" or "Unflattering." Instructive criticism such as "bottoms are too small" is encouraged, but destructive criticism is not (aka don't be a mean *kitten* about it). Thanks!
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The color looks great. The top is ADORABLE and very flattering. The bottoms do look a little snug though.0
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Top looks great.
You need a fuller cut bottom. The bottom is not flattering at all.
You are SO tiny right above your belly bottom - you have a nice hourglass figure.
Those look like junior bottoms. Those don't look good on most people unless you have a totally flat stomach.
Look for a bottom that comes up to about 1" below your belly button. Let me see if I can find a way to post pictures of my bikinis because we're built quite similarly and I avoid bottoms like that like the plague.
Top looks FANTASTIC and your body looks great overall - just lose those bottoms. They aren't working for ya!
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The top is very cute. The color looks great. The bottoms are too small. A size up and it will look GREAT! 0
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Unflattering
I dont think the color is great on you, I think with your skin tone a darker or warmer color would look better as your kinda pale (like myself, I do better with bright colors not pastels.)
The top looks fine, but the bottoms dig in in the wrong places, thats just the cut of it, Id try to find a bottom with a wider waist band that doesnt tie on the sides.0 -
I, too, think the top is perfect but the bottoms are small.
Side note: I love that color for swim suits.0 -
The bottoms look too tight. Go up a size and you'll feel and look more comfortable. Nice color, too!0
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You look great, so please don't think that your body is the issue. It's just this suit bottom isn't the best for you. That being said, in this suit you would still look better than many of the people I see at the pool.0
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Ok here are the 3 that I'm sporting this summer (and the very first time in my life I've EVER worn a 2 piece)
All fuller cut bottoms!!!
I do not agree that a size up on the bottoms will work for you - they're simply too low of a rise for your shape.
Try something like these:
The bottoms are Anne Cole Brand, La Blanca brand, and Catalina Brand (from Walmart) if you need help shopping 0 -
Bottom bikini is too tight so its causing your skin to look pinched. It is making it look like you may have more weight above the bottom then you really do. Suggestion is to either loosen the string a bit or see if you can get a bottom that is wider on the sides.
The top ties do not look as tight so they are not causing as dramatic of a sculpture change like is what is happening in the bottom.0 -
I think you look just fine. Don't forget, a tan always helps, I look a lot better tanned than pale!0
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Unflattering.
I agree with the people who said that the cut of those bottoms doesn't work for you. One size might not help that much (and trying to compensate for an unflattering cut with bottoms that then turn out to be too big isn't a great idea - been there...). I'd also go for a different colour, something less pale.0 -
Thank you everyone!! I appreciate the feedback. I'll look into getting a better cut bottom. The problem is trying to find one that won't fall off if I dive into the pool, jump waves, or swim laps, but also doesn't cut into my fat giving me a "muffin top."
DanaHerro - I LOVE your suits! You look great!! I'm definitely going to look into buying bottoms like that Thank you! 0 -
Thank you everyone!! I appreciate the feedback. I'll look into getting a better cut bottom. The problem is trying to find one that won't fall off if I dive into the pool, jump waves, or swim laps, but also doesn't cut into my fat giving me a "muffin top."
DanaHerro - I LOVE your suits! You look great!! I'm definitely going to look into buying bottoms like that Thank you!
Hey no problem! You've got a GREAT shape there, just need to pick the right suit to flatter it. Killer curves like you have require that your top of your bottom band be right below where you are the smallest so that you show off that hourglass you've got there
I've had some good luck finding the Anne Cole suits at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. They are normally like $100/suits but I've found them for $24.99 there - I've also had GREAT luck finding the fuller cut bottoms on eBay of all places!!
Look into the foldover styles as well - they offer you more coverage but are a bit more customizable so that you can have them hit in the right spot.
AVOID bikinis at Target - they're ALL horrible for our hourglass shape. Victoria's Secret ones are also pretty bad - just too low of a rise.
Good luck and happy shopping!!!!0 -
Oh, and here are two other options for you. I own both of these.
One piece suits, but INCREDIBLY FREAKING SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I hate hate hate "mom tankinis" and refuse to wear them. I feel hot as hell in both of them even though they're 1 pieces!
Robin Piccone's Penelope Swimsuit:
And Miraclesuit's Jena Swimsuit:
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Thank you everyone!! I appreciate the feedback. I'll look into getting a better cut bottom. The problem is trying to find one that won't fall off if I dive into the pool, jump waves, or swim laps, but also doesn't cut into my fat giving me a "muffin top."
DanaHerro - I LOVE your suits! You look great!! I'm definitely going to look into buying bottoms like that Thank you!
You MIGHT check Title Nine for bottoms? I got an email from them - they're having a sale & I've had pretty good luck with their suits! Loving that top & I also totally give ya a "high five" for putting yourself out there & asking for honest feedback! That takes courage, girl! Well done & you're looking great. Happy Summer!!!0 -
Top looks great.
You need a fuller cut bottom. The bottom is not flattering at all.
You are SO tiny right above your belly bottom - you have a nice hourglass figure.
Those look like junior bottoms. Those don't look good on most people unless you have a totally flat stomach.
Look for a bottom that comes up to about 1" below your belly button. Let me see if I can find a way to post pictures of my bikinis because we're built quite similarly and I avoid bottoms like that like the plague.
Top looks FANTASTIC and your body looks great overall - just lose those bottoms. They aren't working for ya!
+1 You look great btw! You can be proud of what you see in the mirror.0 -
Oh, and here are two other options for you. I own both of these.
One piece suits, but INCREDIBLY FREAKING SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I hate hate hate "mom tankinis" and refuse to wear them. I feel hot as hell in both of them even though they're 1 pieces!
Robin Piccone's Penelope Swimsuit:
And Miraclesuit's Jena Swimsuit:
Someone posted that first suit on another forum I'm on and I am obsessed. The only reason I didn't buy it was because I am pregnant. I also don't usually do a one piece but that suit is gorgeous.
OP - others have answered so I won't bother. I also have the same problem with bottoms that tie. Going a size up is too big in the bum for me but the ties seem to cut in.0 -
Someone posted that first suit on another forum I'm on and I am obsessed. The only reason I didn't buy it was because I am pregnant. I also don't usually do a one piece but that suit is gorgeous.
OP - others have answered so I won't bother. I also have the same problem with bottoms that tie. Going a size up is too big in the bum for me but the ties seem to cut in.
You can find it on eBay SO much cheaper than dept store sites!!!! BUY IT!!!! IT'S HAWT!!!! 0 -
I like the top. The bottoms are a little too small. I think a different style may be more flattering. Maybe one without the ties, or thicker ties. I know the smaller ties on the side look awful on me and I have to go with thicker strings.0
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I like the top and the color, like some others said, the bottom isn't the greatest.0
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Oh, and here are two other options for you. I own both of these.
One piece suits, but INCREDIBLY FREAKING SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I hate hate hate "mom tankinis" and refuse to wear them. I feel hot as hell in both of them even though they're 1 pieces!
Robin Piccone's Penelope Swimsuit:
And Miraclesuit's Jena Swimsuit:
These bathing suits are perfection, so buying them when I lose weight my prize:P
Sorry hun it doesn't look good. A one pice with a skirt for now would look better. In my humble, plz take with a grain of salt opinion. I'd show you mine but I am too fat. Here are some ideas
http://www.southbeachdiet.com/diet/bathing-suits-for-your-body-type#slide=4
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Complete Honesty.
Body looks great.
Your choice of bikini doesn't.
A figure, the envy of many on MFP.0 -
I think you look great in it! You have lovely ivory skin and I dig the suit color! I'm no fashionista but I think the bottom looks fine, I'd wear it if I were in your skin. I live the turquoise suit someone shared too!!! Do you like the retro high waisted two pieces? Since you mentioned you have trouble with sliding/slipping that is a style that may prevent that. Good luck! 0
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Thank you everyone!! I appreciate the feedback. I'll look into getting a better cut bottom. The problem is trying to find one that won't fall off if I dive into the pool, jump waves, or swim laps, but also doesn't cut into my fat giving me a "muffin top."
DanaHerro - I LOVE your suits! You look great!! I'm definitely going to look into buying bottoms like that Thank you!
Hey no problem! You've got a GREAT shape there, just need to pick the right suit to flatter it. Killer curves like you have require that your top of your bottom band be right below where you are the smallest so that you show off that hourglass you've got there
I've had some good luck finding the Anne Cole suits at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. They are normally like $100/suits but I've found them for $24.99 there - I've also had GREAT luck finding the fuller cut bottoms on eBay of all places!!
Look into the foldover styles as well - they offer you more coverage but are a bit more customizable so that you can have them hit in the right spot.
AVOID bikinis at Target - they're ALL horrible for our hourglass shape. Victoria's Secret ones are also pretty bad - just too low of a rise.
Good luck and happy shopping!!!!
Ironically this suit was an emergency purchase from Victoria's Secret last year because I desperately needed a suit at the last possible minute. (Literally bought it 5 minutes before closing)0 -
Someone posted that first suit on another forum I'm on and I am obsessed. The only reason I didn't buy it was because I am pregnant. I also don't usually do a one piece but that suit is gorgeous.
OP - others have answered so I won't bother. I also have the same problem with bottoms that tie. Going a size up is too big in the bum for me but the ties seem to cut in.
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Love the top but would go for a fuller bottom (maybe boy shorts or adorable waist high bottoms) as they will really help show off your shape because you are looking great! Plus, you will most likely be more comfortable and less likely to lose you bottoms when in the ocean :laugh:0
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The massage therapist in me wants to work on your shoulders... But that wasn't the question was it? Awkward.
I like the suit on you quite frankly. Honest opinion 0 -
I love the top, but the bottoms look a little tight. Maybe go with the next size up or a different cut (higher waist or boy short?) that would be more flattering to your figure. You are curvy and the bottoms you are modeling cut into your curves in the wrong places, creating a small muffin top, which I am sure is NOT the look you are going for! You look great though, and I'm sure with the right bottoms you will look smokin' hot on the beach! :flowerforyou:0
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The massage therapist in me wants to work on your shoulders... But that wasn't the question was it? Awkward.
I like the suit on you quite frankly. Honest opinion
Lol! Are the knots in my shoulders that obvious?0 -
There's a reason that VS bikinis only look good on people with VS Model bodies
C'mon girl!!!!
I want to take you shopping!!! 0
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