Swimsuit fit question,,, H&F, kinda :)

[juliahenry]

So I've finally found a bathing suit I don't hate. It's the athleta ready-to-run tankini, amd the salesgirl this morning told me it was designed for triathletes to go from running to swimming etc.

athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=224177002

I'm overweight, really modest, and want a bathing suit I can hide behind. 

i tried on the xl and the l. The xl gapes under the armpits/bust area. But it's comfy in the midsection. The l does not gape but feels tighter across the torso.

Im pretty sure the l fits the way it's supposed to fit. But I feel a bit better in the xl/baggy one.

I'm losing weight. And I hope/plan to lose 15 more lbs over the summer. I also liked this tankini because I could, in theory, run to the pool and then jump into the water and swim in my "running stuff" but I just don't know...

Should I go with l? Xl? Or keep looking?
and is it crazy to think that a tankini top cam work for both swimming and running?
if this run-swim use is reasonable, should I be buying the l because it fits more like a sports bra should?

tell me what to do, H&F, I'm stuck!

[katandkevin]

I would either get the large or keep looking. The xl sounds like it is too big and it wouldn't be comfy or supportive to run in if it is gaping.

[bluelikejazz]

If you want to swim laps in in, get the L. boobage happens too easily when swimming laps in my experience, and I need a nice, tight fitting suit.

[joenali]

Keep looking. Try to see if there is a local swim shop in your area or try www.swimoutlet.com

[coconutbug]

I have that suit and like it, but would not recommend it for lap swimming. I wore it at my last tri and the bottom portion kept flapping around (my fault, should have practiced with it beforehand). It's fine for casual swims though.

[juliahenry]

Thanks, everyone.

I'm so picky about swimwear and I've been looking for so long that I think I'm just going to go ahead and try the large.