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It’s been in the high 80’s for the last week. It was 87* yesterday. I had to admit that I will need a non-maternity swim suit. I HATE looking for these things.
I’ve heard that one piece is modest…but when you have a pre-school boy that goes into the bathrooms with you….really a two-piece would be much more modest…easier to get into and out of as well. Sam’s Club had some two pieces that looked like they met in the middle…tankinis I think they are called. I bought one. I had no idea what size to buy. What do you do when your bottom is a size 14 and your top is a size 6? Hmm…split the difference? I bought a 14. Of course I am going to either have to find non-water soluble toilet paper to make the top fit….or well….they were only $20. I think I’ll go buy a size 6 and wear the top and buy some of those little shorts to wear over the bottoms…..but those bottoms may be so tight they cut off circulation….Maybe I can find a friend who needs a size 14 top and a size 6 bottom…..of course I’ll feel a bit strange scrutinizing every lady I meet at the pool. “Excuse me maam, I couldn’t help noticing…”
In addition to the size problem there is the whole modesty issue. I grew up in swimsuits. We swam non-stop in the Philippines. I’ve never thought a thing about wearing a nice modest suit…but now I’m thinking even modest is a bit much….so either I need to find a vintage suit…you know with the Capri like bloomers, long ruffled sleeves and the ruffly swim cap…or I need to buy a pair of swim shorts to wear over the bottoms of these….
I’ve forgotten about sun screen and spring in TX but we CERTAINLY need some already.
Thus ended my big shopping excursion. I don’t regret the Sam’s club swim suit. They never look right anyway – and this saved me from trying on a zillion suits…..but I am wondering what to do with the plastic swim suit model that your suit comes on….WAIT….I could cut out the top ½ and WEAR it under the suit…..that might work! Sort of a plastic - form fitting - girdle. Can't be much worse than Gram's old whale bone one.
4 comments:
I have been very happy with the Lands End selection of tankinis that you purchase the top and bottom separately. I like the style that has "board shorts" for the bottoms since they cover those unsightly parts of the upper thigh. Give them a look, I think you will like them. Definitely worth the price.
I can't remember where I got my tankini... but the bottoms are like shorts so that I am certain all of my bottom is covered....
Sis:
Wish I could even things out with you. I can never get tops to fit and then the bottoms and scholders are way to big.......but the cups are to full.
Sorry.
I often wear swim shorts with my bathing suit. I'm usually in there swimming with the kids and playing and such so I don't want to worry about things riding up or falling down! It works well.
I don't think I'm a size 6 on either end so can't help you there!
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