Warning: TMI coming right up...
Bathing suits have always been a thorn in my side. I have big hips (hubs calls 'em good birthing hips), gross thighs and am not lacking in the bust area. Needless to say, I have a lot of "trouble" spots.
The thing I hate most about bathing suits is that they don't have bras in them. Sure, they all have that "shelf bra" but for anyone who is maybe a 'C' cup or larger, that just isn't gonna fly. On top of not having a bra, the neckline plunges way too much. I tried one suit on and felt like I was wearing something like this...
The other issue is that I am a whole size (maybe 2) smaller on top than I am on bottom. That makes it really difficult to find clothes never mind bathing suits. I had to opt for the 2 piece options. Anyway, after trying on about six suits, I ended up with this one...
I also added a sundress to my wardrobe. This will actually act more as a cover up. I'm not a dress wearing kind of gal (yet). I have a nice little summer jacket to wear over it to cover up my unsightly arms.
I haven't bought myself a bathing suit in years either. I hear ya on the wanting something more supportive too. I'm not a dress person either yet. That said, I think the choices you made - both the bathing suit and the sun-dress are absolutely lovely. I am a big fan of blues too. For some reason, blues are kind of understated and classic. Great choices! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's funny that you notice the blues. My whole closet is filled with blue....i think I have a problem. :)
DeleteHi Jenn! Well, you don't have any swimsuit woes that the rest of us girls haven't had. I go for underwire tops--always. Tankinis--those 2 piece with long tops and modest bottoms--seem to look best on lots of women. Also, prints actually hide lumps while solids tend to accentuate them. I have an orange/fushia crazy designed tankini--that I hardly ever wear because I burn so easily--but that is a whole different issue. :D
ReplyDelete:-) Marion
That suit is really cute! what kind of bottoms did you get to go with it, shorts or skirt? I head ya on the cleavage issue - my black halter suit that I am wearing in my FMM post still feels like it's open to my belly button, and I sewed about 2 inches together on it!
ReplyDeleteI bought one of the skirts..it's all they had.
DeleteAnd now I'm nervous about sewing it. I hope it will be enough. :)
I hate swimsuits. And jeans. Both are miserable experiences for me. The bulk of my weight is in my butt/hips/thighs, so I totally get it, although I have the bust too. I'm an hourglass with an extra 30 minutes on the bottom. I have to go for the two-pieces anyway, because I'm tall and my torso doesn't fit a one piece made for a shorter woman, but I've been liking the tankinis. I just wish I could wear a long skirt instead of a swimsuit bottom!
ReplyDeletehaha "Hourglass with and extra 30 minutes" - that's me too!
DeleteI don't mind jeans though. It's pretty much all I wear during the cooler months. I feel like it sucks the fat in. :)