Swimsuits

[Urowife]

I've had the best luck with lands end. I tried athleta awhile back, but I didn't like the fit. Too snug for me.

[mommax3]

This is such a hard one for me. I am long, *and* have big boobs, *and* I am a bigger than average person that doesn't really need plus sizes, but does have a jiggly belly.....and I am more apple than pear. It's hell. Land's End used to have more choices that fit me, but not so much in the past few years. Good luck!

[MrsSz]

It's going to sound nuts, but I buy Victoria secret tops (I'm a DD) because I haven't found any that have that kind of support. Some of them make me look like a porn star but the ones without push up have a great shape and stability. Bottoms, I usually go for J Crew. Both last more than a season (which I had issues with macys)

[MrsK]

I really like my land's end swimsuits.

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[SuzySunshine]

Do the Sears that carry Lands End carry their swimsuits? I'm also going to be shopping in the next few weeks for our February trip. I'd actually like to try some on this year instead of ordering and returning.

[JDAZ11]

Jcrew is usually my go to. They usually seem to have the best selection in the winter.

But I did find a fantastic Oakley suit recently that really stays put while engaging in sporty beach activities. I didn't even know they made suits.

You could also consider a rash guard to throw over a less stable bikini when you need more certainty of stability.... I have a way overpriced rash guard from jcrew, but I am pretty sure you can find a cheap one.

[Urowife]

Do the Sears that carry Lands End carry their swimsuits? I'm also going to be shopping in the next few weeks for our February trip. I'd actually like to try some on this year instead of ordering and returning.

They may have a few, but not the full selection available online. It would probably be worth calling ahead to see what they have.

[Cleave]

Try TYR - they seem to last longer than Speedo, and have more accurate fit/measurements than Nike. I have a reversible racerback suit, and am also big chested: it's a great suit for active movement (lap swimming, surfing, toddlers and small children pulling on it), and flattering IMO.
I'm long in the torso, so a good one piece is hard to find - I love this brand, because it contains the girls and isn't hiked up in the rear.
I bought mine for $50, marked down from $75.

I love TYR and Speedo and think they both really flatter. However, while I wear them to swim practices (with the masters team), I have, of late, felt silly wearing them out in general. So I bit the bullet and got a lovely, elegant one piece on a giant online sale from one of the big department stores (can't remember which one). Feels great. Which isn't helpful to you, except to say that's nice to have a suit that feels good and fits well. Good luck in your quest!

[spotty_dog]

Thanks! Decision paralysis has got me and I am running out of time. Gah.

[alison]

Good luck, A. It could be worse! I'm in the market for a maternity swimsuit.

[Gwendolyn]

I'm going to jump on the Land's End band wagon. I was just at Alderwood yesterday to see if they have any suits yet and they don't. We are headed to Oahu in three weeks and I'm getting a little panicky. I've got one coming from JCrew because I keep hearing good things (there's a store at Alderwood now, which makes returns easy) and there is an Athleta at UVillage, but I've not had luck with their suits and the store only carries about a third of what they have online. I too get compliments on my LE suits and that NEVER happens. I also have one I've had for years and is still in great shape...makes the investment worth it.

[spotty_dog]

I'm going to jump on the Land's End band wagon. I was just at Alderwood yesterday to see if they have any suits yet and they don't. We are headed to Oahu in three weeks and I'm getting a little panicky. I've got one coming from JCrew because I keep hearing good things (there's a store at Alderwood now, which makes returns easy) and there is an Athleta at UVillage, but I've not had luck with their suits and the store only carries about a third of what they have online. I too get compliments on my LE suits and that NEVER happens. I also have one I've had for years and is still in great shape...makes the investment worth it.

Thank you for scouting out the situation at Alderwood!! We leave four weeks from yesterday, we'll probably cross paths (in fact I think we may have gotten a connection through Honolulu this time, we usually fly direct to Kahului...)

[Gwendolyn]

As you posted I was trying on the JCrew suit that just arrived in the mail and I love it. It is a tankini (I have a crazy long torso and would like to give a long, hard kiss to whomever invented the tankini) with a highwaisted bottom. Just Plain Jane solid color, but very comfy and very flattering. We might cross paths! (It would be crazy to have to go all the way to the Honolulu airport to do that though!) We are gone 13-20 of Feb. It is the season for a little warmth and sunshine I've been giggling that Target has all of their suits out here. They know what we all do this time of year!

[Thirteen]

While this is still a hot thread: maternity swimwear? Bueller?


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[Gwendolyn]

I always had shockingly good luck with Target...