Mama Bathing Suits

[DirtyMartini]

Maybe this has been asked before, but I have yet to buy a bathing suit, and am wondering where to go? What to buy? I was *hoping* to be bikini ready by this time, however, I am not

So...I have two LOs who will probably be very active in the pool, so I need something to hold up to that activity level, plus some control in the tummy area.

I don't want to spend an arm and a leg, so something study and inexpensive! If you have any ideas, let me know!

[MamaMaui24]

some Spanx swimwear is on zulily today.

www.zulily.com/e/spanx-swim-051812.html?pos=1

[shortstax]

I'm in the same spot, so I look forward to seeing the suggestions. I'm so glad you posted this.

[vanillacourage]

Target has a line of swimsuits called Assets - some of them have padded bras that are just ridiculous, like bullet-proof-vest worthy. Others have normal cups, but they're made with Spanx-like material that sucks in your belly and they have ruching in that area as well.

www.target.com/s/assets+swimwear

[hocus]

What about something like this?

[caramia17]

I bought this one when we were TTC and it works great now with my (really) lopsided nursing tatas and for tummy support. It was Juicy Couture and I got it on sale at Bloomingdales.

[sawyerthedestroyer]

I have this one in the polka dot pattern and love it.

www.walmart.com/ip/Suddenly-Slim-by-Catalina-Women-s-Shirred-Halter-Swimsuit/17804485

[auberge]

please take no offense Hocus but no way Jose.

[aspentosh]

May 18, 2012 11:05:41 GMT -5 caramia17 said:

I bought this one when we were TTC and it works great now with my (really) lopsided nursing tatas and for tummy support. It was Juicy Couture and I got it on sale at Bloomingdales.

I have one similar to this (maybe a little less cleavage) from Lands End that I love. I tried it on last week and it hides things well.

[Wines Not Whines]

I'd look at tankinis. Land's End and Athleta both have a bunch that are flattering to people without perfect bodies.

[MamaMaui24]

May 18, 2012 11:10:19 GMT -5 auberge said:

please take no offense Hocus but no way Jose.

Seriously. The belt is awful and that design looks like it would accentuate the post-baby pooch!

[BravoBravo]

I got this bottom for Target. www.target.com/p/ASSETS-by-Sara-Blakely-Women-s-Full-Coverage-Swim-Bottom-Black/-/A-13507537

It is amazing and holds my tummy in. I have a bigger rear so I do not have to worry about flashing crack either. I just bought some tankini tops to wear with it.

[h]

I think the retro swimwear trend is good for moms. I have this one in black and like it a lot; it is my go to for swim lessons or swim parties with the kids when I would prefer not to be wearing a bikini.

[luvmagoldn]

Not MM but Cyberswim has great suits to flatter all body types.

I've been buying suits that have tankini type tops and swim shorts. It's just easier to splash around with my boys and not worry about straps falling or someone pulling on my suit and giving the other swimmers a show!

[partiallysunny]

May 18, 2012 8:47:09 GMT -5 hocus said:

What about something like this?

Where is this from. OP might not like it, but I do!

Edit: Nevermind, I found it. The price ruined it for me.

[tardyfortheparty]

May 18, 2012 12:14:39 GMT -5 h said:

I think the retro swimwear trend is good for moms. I have this one in black and like it a lot; it is my go to for swim lessons or swim parties with the kids when I would prefer not to be wearing a bikini.

Is this from Target? I love it!

[tardyfortheparty]

May 18, 2012 8:47:09 GMT -5 hocus said:

What about something like this?

:N:

This looks Grandma-ish to me...sorry!

[h]

May 18, 2012 13:29:23 GMT -5 tardyfortheparty said:

May 18, 2012 12:14:39 GMT -5 h said:

I think the retro swimwear trend is good for moms. I have this one in black and like it a lot; it is my go to for swim lessons or swim parties with the kids when I would prefer not to be wearing a bikini.

Is this from Target? I love it!

Yes, Target! It is cute and cheap.

[vanillacourage]

Oh FYI the other day when I looked at Target's printable coupons there was one for $3 off swimwear.

[whitepicketfence]

I recently ordered one similar to this from Old Navy in a deep purple. The only difference is that mine is a tankini (apparantly, they're all sold out now though so I can't link directly to the one I bought):

oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=79877&vid=1&pid=117370&scid=117370002

[hocus]

May 18, 2012 11:10:19 GMT -5 auberge said:

please take no offense Hocus but no way Jose.

Sorry I was only guessing. I wear speedos.