What Kind of Swimsuit do You Wear?

After less than a year out from having my 2nd child, I was panicked to learn that my husband and I were headed to a Caribbean Vacation with his company. I wasn’t ready to bare my midriff infant of a bunch of his coworkers but I still wanted to look fashionable and sexy. I fell absolutely in LOVE with this suit. It is so flattering and the plunging neckline let me show off just enough skin… I decided to go with the Pesto color as well… Beautiful and compliments all skin tones. I received so many compliments on both the cut and the color. https://www.jcrew.com/browse/single_product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441847307&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302093475&bmUID=lfORVs_

My wife really likes one pieces. I think those are great because it’s easier to feel comfortable than wearing a two piece. I will have to send her a link to this blog to see if she’s interested in getting one of these. We have a beach trip coming up and she’s been looking everywhere for the perfect swimsuit. http://www.brigitewear.com/Topless_One_Piece_Swimsuits_Brigitewear.htm

This year, I’m wearing a one-piece too: http://tgt.biz/1hD3KOp

It’s way cuter in person and it’s super comfy.

Since having a kid (and always having a c to d cup boobs), I have loved the jcrew ruched femme tank one piece for the past 3-4 years. I have it in black and red and it feels timeless, supportive, and it has held up really well! But I would love to hear about other one pieces that are SUPPORTIVE. Hard to find actually! I really love that the scoop tank has made a comeback but sadly it’s not happening for me these days! :)

After searching for years for a one-piece suit that wasn’t too long for my short frame, I’m a new convert to tankinis! Love, love, love them. They offer both great coverage and great convenience…..no more having to pull down a whole suit to use a restroom. Plus all the mix & match possibilities of a 2-piece. My favorite source is Athleta.

I got mine in H&M. It’s white with black dots and I love the way that it’s strapless :)

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I really love my new swimsuit from a french brand called HUIT. I choose the triangle bra and the classic brief.
http://www.huit.com/swimwear/smarty/ss14/foam_triangle_bra.aspx?colour=noir

I won this one from a SayYes giveaway last year from Albion Fit. The photos aren’t very good, but it is extremely comfortable and flattering. I have a long torso and one pieces often rise very 80s like on me. Not so this one. And my baby can pull and pull and pull (the way she’s destroyed all of my tees) and it stays in place and doesn’t stretch out. http://www.albionfit.com/swims/criss-cross-suit-black

Tankini– with a mini swim skirt on the bottom. :)

I made the switch to one pieces a couple of years ago and have been quite pleased with the amount of cool, flattering, non-mommish choices out there. I’ve had great luck with the ones from Madewell. Super cute designs and great fit. I’ve also been eyeing a couple Mara Hoffman ones (also sold at Madewell) but they’re quite pricey!

I just ordered another Esther Williams suit from Modcloth. I got too fat for my previous one! It is my favorite suit ever. So, so flattering. It’s the only swimsuit I’ve ever felt was actually enhanced by my chubby thighs!

I envy those who can wear a one piece. I have a short torso…..fit is not the problem, it’s how unflattering they are, making a short torso’d girl look much heavier than they should. Even though I am not super fit (semi-fit?), I still look better in a two piece….but string bikini only. Wonder what people will think of me when I’m 60 and still trying to rock the same look, lol. As for J. Crew. Quality is amazing….but I always return them because their bikini bottoms always have the most hideous cut in the back. Too high and too much elastic make even the super fit look unappealing.

Last year I jumped on the Wal-Mart Suddenly Slim Catalina swim suit train. I can’t even remember the last time I shopped at Wal-Mart other than that swim suit but it’s flatting and I love it.

I typically wear J Crew bikinis (the brief bottoms and I love the French tops), but I’ve been eyeing this Loft one piece for its lovely pattern mixing.
http://www.loft.com/beach-paw-printblocked-one-piece-swimsuit/336995

I love one pieces! They really are elegant. I ordered some awesome suits from ASOS this year and I adore them, plus they’re super affordable!

x Lily
http://whilemyboyfriendsaway.blogspot.com/

I’m forever in love with J Crew swimsuits. I have a few that I mix and match.

Cole of California is a favorite from the 1960s. I like their Binded Sweet Dot, and Nautical Bandeaus. Catalina is also a brand that lasts, and its at Walmart now.

I’m OBSESSED with Anthropologie’s swimsuits. They are insanely flattering yet modest and will even last a couple seasons if you aren’t in the water TOO much. I feel like I’m putting on a piece of art every time I wear mine.

I’m eyeing this one for the summer: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-swimwear/29296753.jsp?cm_sp=Grid-_-29296753-_-Regular_5#/

So jealous of the ladies who can wear one pieces. I have a freakishly long torso and they never fit.

I get all my swimsuits from Maaji or from Victoria’s Secret – I’ve never found more flattering fitting bottoms, which is what I care about most.

The Maaji bathing suits are buttery soft…I mean literally the most amazing fabric I’ve ever felt! Super flattering and reversible! two for the (expensive) price of one.

I do like my swimwear skimpy though! I love a good one piece but generally I like a small bandeau top and cheeky bottoms unless it’s night time and I’m not concerned with tan lines.

Ohhh some lovely swimmers there… I usually get mine form Boden – they last and they nearly always have them on sale (at some point), and if you are buying a bikini, you can get different size top & bottom.

http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Swimwear.html#nav

Happy swimming :)

$200 for a bathing suit?! WTF?

You know, I ordered a really pretty strapless one piece from Nordstroms this year. I WANT to look good in one pieces because I think they are so darling, but, my build is pretty long and lean (think olive oil) and I really do end up looking much better in a 2 piece.

I’m LOVING one pieces right now as well. I’ve got my eye on this little beauty from Victoria’s Secret!

http://bit.ly/SqRJFL

~Kels
http://www.excusemyblog.com

I just got this one in grey dot from Garnet Hill and I love it! Super flattering to my postpartum tummy: http://bit.ly/1n8v1NZ

I’ve immeasurably increased my swimsuit wearing happiness by abandoning bikini’s forever in favor of cute micro mini swimskirts and mini shorts, along with either a tankini or a longsleeved rash rash guard with sunscreen fabric. Tory Burch has some really great ones this year, but since I live in Hawaii, I usually shop the surf brands like Dakine and Roxy – really cute designs.

Men don’t have to be nearly naked, why should I subject myself to something that totally stresses me out, if I’m honest about it? And I’m really quite fit by anyone’s standards. And now that I wear more coverage, I’m also quite relaxed!

Patagonia makes the best “stay put bikinis ever. I even went cliff jumping in mine without incident. Great quality and cute too. I have nothing bad to say. And I don’t work for Pategonia :)
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-solid-kupala-top?p=77186-0

J.crew factory website has good ones. I have the anchor bikini, and it was such a good deal for j.crew quality!

I love Land’s End Canvas for my bikinis. Cute, sturdy, and inexpensive. Just found a gingham set for <$40!

Annie

I’ve been debating the one vs. two piece this year. I’ve had two babies since the last time I was in a bikini, and even though my weight is the same now as pre-kids, things just aren’t quite the same belly-wise. But how perfect does it have to be?

So while I don’t think I would spend $250 on a swimsuit, I followed the link to the Malia Mills website and am IN LOVE with how they present women’s bodies in those gorgeous suits! They’re real women with total attitude looking sexy and gorgeous and comfortable. WOW. Completely broadened my thinking about HOW to wear a suit…because that’s way more important than which suit you’re wearing, no?

I just bought the Liberty print version of the J Crew blue floral suit and adore it! It is super comfortable and stays put in the all the right places! Highly recommend it!

I’m telling you, i feel the sexiest in a one piece. probably because i feel less body conscious. i don’t worry about my tummy looking puffy or losing my top in the ocean. You just focus on enjoying the day! so go for it!

I had a one-piece that lasted for a few years and I loved it. Actually, it was the Esther Williams line mentioned above! I had it in purple. You can get at modcloth or from this shop: I had the purple classic sheath one piece (check the size chart!). http://esther-williams.com/shop/

I love one pieces! I only wear one pieces!

I love these suits from a small Toronto based company:https://www.etsy.com/shop/MinnowBathers?section_id=all