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I would rather peel a vat of potatos, mop a thousand floors, fold clothes for the Duggar family than to go searching through department stores for a bathing suit. However, there comes a time when one must looks oneself in the mirror critically, and this is one time I can put it off no longer.
So, I hear there are great designs out there that make this process painless. Does anyone have any suggestions?
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,985 posts)I worry about being harpooned. And if I just lie on the beach, some do-gooder from Greenpeace is likely to show up and drag me back into the water.
Baitball Blogger
(46,777 posts)was grafitti'ed.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,985 posts)hollysmom
(5,946 posts)Shorts or a skirted bottom and a simple top. Easier to get off and on without a struggle.
clarice
(5,504 posts)valerief
(53,235 posts)Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)Very comfortable.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,254 posts)AwakeAtLast
(14,134 posts)Mix and match tops and bottoms, and the fit was true. Go by your measurements and you should find something you like.
Good luck!
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)Their suits are on sale now, although some styles are in limited sizes. I went with a two-piece suit. Good quality and true to size.
deek
(3,414 posts).
antiquie
(4,299 posts)Not all mature women are plus sized.
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TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)Liberal Veteran
(22,239 posts)Anything else would be vulgar and cheap.
edbermac
(15,951 posts)WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)femmocrat
(28,394 posts)They also have a swim-short with a 5 in. inseam. I was very satisfied with their swimwear.
http://www.landsend.com/shop/womens-swimsuits/-/N-fxm?cm_re=nav-_-women-_-featureshop-_-swimshop
hollysmom
(5,946 posts)Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)Kaleva
(36,403 posts)Baitball Blogger
(46,777 posts)Kaleva
(36,403 posts)broken blood vessels and bulging veins.
Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)You need to know what is suits you, you can look online before you decide to buy. http://www.dear-fashion.com/Wholesale-Sexy-Swimwear/
RebelOne
(30,947 posts)OakCliffDem
(1,274 posts)davsand
(13,421 posts)Just sayin...
olddots
(10,237 posts)I have a green one and the more formal black one for pool parties .
Kali
(55,032 posts)but I freaking love to swim - sorry, I am not giving up something I love to do to hide myself from gawkers. fuck 'em. I don't wear bike shorts to restaurants, but I am allowed to play in the water!
the painless part is ordering on line, I hate clothes shopping for anything - always have, even when I was young, hot, and thin.
I wear a one piece "sarong" style, if I wear one at all. and I rip out those ridiculous foam cups. Can ANYBODY make a suit without those things?
get out the eye-bleach cause the water is FINE!
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angel823
(409 posts)This is where I go now:
http://www.coolibar.com/category/UV-Swimwear/Women/pc/2223/2279.uts
I get a top and swim short or even swim capris.
They are awesome!
Angel in Texasperated
yewberry
(6,530 posts)They are expensive so you have to shop for sales, but I'm a D cup & it can be hard to find a bathing suit that addresses that particular issue.
http://www.miraclesuit.com/2016-preview.html
Baitball Blogger
(46,777 posts)Dillards had the best selection of Miracle suits. The ones I tried on didn't really justify the cost. But I did see a few on the site page that I wouldn't mind trying.
yewberry
(6,530 posts)yellowdogintexas
(22,292 posts)Next time I get one I will get board shorts and a rash guard shirt with long sleeves the ultimate sunblock ( I am very fair) When we went snorkeling in the Keys and Cozumel, we bought full length skin suits sort of like wetsuits except Lycra. 100% sunblock. very nice in the water and cool when you got out. Getting them on when sweaty is another issue altogether though.
Habibi
(3,598 posts)especially the Unitank. Covered in all the right places. Not cheap, though.
http://www.h2owear.com/women-swimwear.asp
LiberalEsto
(22,845 posts)elleng
(131,391 posts)going for a short visit next weekend+ so no time to mail-order. What to DO???
Baitball Blogger
(46,777 posts)But other people said Macys was good.
I did get a tankini top rather quickly through the mail. They give you options for expedited mail. I followed their sizing instructions and nailed it on the first try.
I got some Black shorti-shorts from Dilliards to go along with it.
Also bought a one piece at Macys. Black with plenty of cover in the right places. Half price.
Here is the Tankini I got online:
http://www.swimsuitsforall.com/Beach-Belle-Diagonal-Stripe-Blouson-Tankini-Top
elleng
(131,391 posts)May have to try Macy's. I HATE to shop!!! I LIKE your tankini! My old one is black, NO cover, WAS great!
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