Will you help me find a bathing suit, please?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks! I will definitely look at Lord and Taylor!

I checked out Trina Turk, but I think her prints are too big and busy for my tastes. Thanks for the suggestion, though!

What do you guys think of this one (I'd probably get it in green)

http://www.garnethill.com/la-blanca-shirred-bandeau-one-piece/womens-swimwear/view-all-swimwear-cover-ups/329157

You are on the right track. Try it on first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks! I will definitely look at Lord and Taylor!

I checked out Trina Turk, but I think her prints are too big and busy for my tastes. Thanks for the suggestion, though!

What do you guys think of this one (I'd probably get it in green)

http://www.garnethill.com/la-blanca-shirred-bandeau-one-piece/womens-swimwear/view-all-swimwear-cover-ups/329157

Looks a lot like the MiracleSuit, which is what I was going to suggest. 37 year old mom here and it's the only suit I will wear. It may not be the height of fashion but it significantly decreases my self-consciousness about my stomach

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm about your age and like retro suits, too - but I HATE those Lands End swimsuits. I think it's a fine line between cute retro and frump, me personally.

Modcloth, I think, has suits that fall on the cute side of that line:
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/swimwear?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=G.SEM.US_BR.X_ModCloth_Products&utm_term=modcloth%20swim&utm_content=e&kid=4d0a016c-6fcc-dc09-abc0-00003384a971

This bottom is cute, I think:
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/twopiece-swimwear/a-sunset-dip-swimsuit-bottom

A couple of years ago I got a more sort of fashion-forward retro bottom (that my husband, I will add, absolutely hates - he wants me in skimpier things, but I prefer full-bottomed suimwear). This one's fairly similar to the one I got:

http://needsupply.com/womens/accessories/swim/tidal-bottom.html

I am sorry...I know we are not friends, but if you were my friend, I would never let you leave the house with any of these bathing suits. Please do not wear these. They even look hideous on the model! I know you like retro, and there are a lot of great retro suits, but do not wear these. They will make you look older, and they are not figure flattering at all. I promise I do not mean to sound snarky, and I am sure that you are a beautiful woman, but these suits would not flatter anyone.

[Anonymous]

OP here

I really liked the advice about buying a halter style and have found a few possibilities (I think).

http://www.zappos.com/guess-triple-threat-one-piece-blue
in black

http://www.zappos.com/badgley-mischka-solids-shirred-halter-maillot-mint
I like all 3 colors available

http://www.zappos.com/tommy-bahama-pearl-v-front-halter-cup-one-piece-crimson-red
Again, I love all 3 colors!

[Anonymous]

I think this one is pretty cute. I like that the tank top is flowy and that you get 3 separate pieces. Seems easy to wear at the pool with kids and not be too self conscious. I guess tankini screams 'mom' and 'almost 40' - but I'm a mom who's almost 40, so I better suck it up.

http://www.swimspot.com/splendid-marcel-stripe-tankini-duo-and-solid-band-swim-botto-5004.aspx

[Anonymous]

This retro one has a cherry print. It is from Esther Williams--not as much holding power as a Miracle suit, which is what I have to wear. Buy them at L and T.

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/fruity-suity-one-piece

It also comes in a two piece version:

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/twopiece-swimwear/fruity-suity-two-piece

Personally, I am a sucker for cherry prints but am way too old to wear, and have to limit my indulgence to a tablecloth on my porch table.

This one comes in a fabulous emerald green, not currently available on Modcloth but probably finadable with an internet search.

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/bathing-beauty-one-piece-in-navy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm about your age and like retro suits, too - but I HATE those Lands End swimsuits. I think it's a fine line between cute retro and frump, me personally.

Modcloth, I think, has suits that fall on the cute side of that line:
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/swimwear?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=G.SEM.US_BR.X_ModCloth_Products&utm_term=modcloth%20swim&utm_content=e&kid=4d0a016c-6fcc-dc09-abc0-00003384a971

This bottom is cute, I think:
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/twopiece-swimwear/a-sunset-dip-swimsuit-bottom

A couple of years ago I got a more sort of fashion-forward retro bottom (that my husband, I will add, absolutely hates - he wants me in skimpier things, but I prefer full-bottomed suimwear). This one's fairly similar to the one I got:

http://needsupply.com/womens/accessories/swim/tidal-bottom.html



HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Look at the needsupply link! That is the strangest photoshopping I think I've ever seen!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here

I really liked the advice about buying a halter style and have found a few possibilities (I think).

http://www.zappos.com/guess-triple-threat-one-piece-blue
in black

http://www.zappos.com/badgley-mischka-solids-shirred-halter-maillot-mint
I like all 3 colors available

http://www.zappos.com/tommy-bahama-pearl-v-front-halter-cup-one-piece-crimson-red
Again, I love all 3 colors!

OP, definitely none of these are better than the one you posted in your earlier post. (I think you said you liked it in green.)

[Anonymous]

Love halter tops for the vintage-look, and if you have a nice decolletage, it brings the eye up. I have one from Land's End that also has a shirred mid-section and ties on the sides to adjust the length. Pair that with one of their high-rise bottoms if you want more support in the belly. You can't tell that it's a high rise bottom at all. Their suits are very comfortable, too, so good for chasing after LO's at the pool. Even with the slightly plunging neckline, I don't feel like I'll fall out like cheaper (and more expensive) suits I've had from elsewhere.

For what it's worth, it sounds like you have an awesome body and shouldn't be as self-conscious as at least 80% of women like you.

[Anonymous]

Have you looked at Target? Nice selection, nice prices.

http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-polka-dot-1-piece-swimsuit-assorted-colors/-/A-14895474?reco=Rec|pdp|14895474|ClickCP|item_page.vertical_1&lnk=Rec|pdp|ClickCP|item_page.vertical_1

[Anonymous]

I have a similar shape and wear Lands End halter tankinis which come down over my stomach even in the regular bottom. But I just tried on a Tommy Bahama suit last week and it was SO flattering! I'd recommend you try the one you found at Zappos. Best suit I've ever seen!

[Anonymous]

I bought this suit after seeing it recommended on ain't no mom jeans:

http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Suddenly-Slim-by-Catalina-Women-s-Slimming-High-Waisted-Bikini-2-Piece-Set/29507980?type=shop-by-department

They have some other retro styles as well, so long as you aren't against Walmart.

[Anonymous]

i think this jcrew suit is great. https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/swim/onepiecetanks/PRDOVR~27659/27659.jsp

it's one piece but the deep neckline makes it seem less mom-like to me - and the ruching hides a lot of flaws. i've had three Cs, so I have the overhang too and this really helps hide it. unfortunately, i later bought a jcrew two piece thinking my stomach was flat enough, but then didn't realize until after Id worn it than you can totally see the "overhang" from the side. but i think if I replace the plain solid bottoms with something like this, it might be salvageable. https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/swim/solids/PRDOVR~27766/27766.jsp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I bought this suit after seeing it recommended on ain't no mom jeans:

http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Suddenly-Slim-by-Catalina-Women-s-Slimming-High-Waisted-Bikini-2-Piece-Set/29507980?type=shop-by-department

They have some other retro styles as well, so long as you aren't against Walmart.

I like that.