I haven't looked for a maternity swimsuit (don't live near the beach, and if I get to the beach when I'm home this summer it will likely be with the inlaws, I wouldn't be caught dead in a swimsuit around them), but I would think if you can find a store that sells bikini tops and bottoms separately you'd have some luck. Buy a supportive top (make sure that when you're trying it on you can still slide your hand into the top of the cup - that's what I was told when bra shopping - it will allow you some room to grow), and try a string-tie bottom, that way you can adjust it as your belly grows. Other than that, I think most maternity stores have swimsuits, but for the most part they're kind of frumpy looking!

i bought a one piece leisure swim suit from thyme maternity (canada) and it has a good shelf bra in it. It feels quite supportive. I tried the tankini's on and it felt like the bottoms disappeared! :laugh: Too bad they were really cute.

Some of my girlfriends have tried just going up a few sizes or going to a plus size store but that doesn't work for everyone.

Now a good swim suit for lane/competitive swimming? I've had no luck although I did order one online from EQ swimwear. It works but the material is a nylon spandex which doesn't last in the pool very long and there is no chest support in that particular style so I wear a sports bra under the suit. I'm due in 6 weeks and I'm really hoping the material holds out for that long. The back is nice though, racer back so it stays put during a work out. That line had other maternity suits though, more geared towards training.

good luck....I found bathingsuit shopping just as difficult as when I was not pregnant

I got a couple of pieces from Mermaid Maternity on Amazon. I wanted a pair of swim shorts. They are really nice, but man were they pricey! I think the top and bottom were around $100 total. (That's pricey to me when I typically buy a cheap bikini at Target.)

I have a couple from Target.

I got this sucker on sale at Thyme Maternity (I think it might be Canada only). $19 bucks!

http://www.thymematernity.com/default.aspx?action=collectiondetails&language=en&id=1072&topid=31

My pre-pregnancy bikini looked cute until the end of month 5. Now in month 7 I'm swimming 3 days a week and I like the support and coverage of a one-piece. Nobody needs to see my wonky belly button and veiny belly. And if I get stretch marks I'll be happy to have them out of sight.

I'd try Target or Old Navy for something cheap to get you through the pregnancy (and maybe a little post-baby swim time).

That's the one I got fromt thyme as well, same price! I will probably have to switch soon,don't think the other one will hold up.