Post by maudefindlay on Apr 8, 2024 18:07:47 GMT -5
What are your favorite brands/stores for swimsuits? I'm in the market for a bikini as well as a one piece/or tanking. I usually do Lands End, but looking to mix it up.
Summersalt, recently. I have the marina, the wrap, and the sidestroke that is so popular. I was surprised to find that the sidestroke was straight compression, while both of the other two have sewn in cups. They all seem to work ok for me.
I just cannot with the removal bra cup pads in most swimwear.
I gave up on Lands End years ago. Everything was cut weird or the spandex died in one summer of ocean/pool. I have one Summersault going into its 3rd summer.
I used to love Boden for swim, but haven’t loved any recent designs.
I honestly love Lilly P swim, which is made by Ron Beatty. I buy during their sales.
I saw some really nice patterns at LL Bean yesterday. I wasn't there for swimsuits so I didn't try any on, so I can't recommend the fit.
The Boden Santorini swimsuit is totally flattering on my size 14, hourglass but with a tummy figure. It even worked pretty well when I wore it to swim classes last year. I highly recommend it!
I just ordered some Freshwater brand from Kohls, but they haven't come yet (I liked them when I saw them in store but they were out of my size). I also ordered a few tops from Maurices.
I tried tankini tops from Hapari earlier this year when they were having a $10 sale, but they were too small for me in the bust, but they seemed like they would be nice suits otherwise. That was a brand I had never tried before. I haven't found too many tankini beyond solid colors this year, and I wanted a pattern, so I did end up with a new one from Land's End again to go with some bottoms I couldn't find another top to go with.
I saw some really nice patterns at LL Bean yesterday. I wasn't there for swimsuits so I didn't try any on, so I can't recommend the fit.
The Boden Santorini swimsuit is totally flattering on my size 14, hourglass but with a tummy figure. It even worked pretty well when I wore it to swim classes last year. I highly recommend it!
Can I ask what size bust you are (a round-a-bout is fine). I tried Porto bikini top earlier this season, and although it 'fit' my 38D's were falling out of it and it looked ridiculous, so I was hesitant to try any others from them. But I do like a lot of their patterns.
Fair wages, not fast fashion, beautiful colors, models are amazing, quality materials. I love the range of sizing because my weight fluctuates. Lots of colors and sizes.
I wish I knew of a tankini for short people. All tankini tops are too long on me but the “crop” bikini tops are too short. I need an x long crop or a short tankini top.
I’m struggling with bottoms too. Any that have full butt cover are also High waisted. I don’t like a cheeky bottom at all but I do like the waist to be low or low-ish. High waist bikinis make me look even shorter.
One pieces are no good for me as I simply pee far too often.
I wish I knew of a tankini for short people. All tankini tops are too long on me but the “crop” bikini tops are too short. I need an x long crop or a short tankini top.
I’m struggling with bottoms too. Any that have full butt cover are also High waisted. I don’t like a cheeky bottom at all but I do like the waist to be low or low-ish. High waist bikinis make me look even shorter.
One pieces are no good for me as I simply pee far too often.
Lands End has a new modern length tankini top that is shorter. Maybe that would work.
I wish I knew of a tankini for short people. All tankini tops are too long on me but the “crop” bikini tops are too short. I need an x long crop or a short tankini top.
I’m struggling with bottoms too. Any that have full butt cover are also High waisted. I don’t like a cheeky bottom at all but I do like the waist to be low or low-ish. High waist bikinis make me look even shorter.
One pieces are no good for me as I simply pee far too often.
My daughter has this suit but with the high waisted bottoms (which I know you don't want). She would highly recommend though-- very flattering. The one I linked has regular brief bottoms.
I bought this one and absolutely LOVE it. I’d buy it in other colors, but they don’t have black in my size and I don’t trust a white swimsuit. If anyone sees a similar top elsewhere, can you link it?
I wear a swim suit daily in the summer so I keep several suits in rotation. Aerie has been my go to for years because I can order different sizes/styles for top and bottom and I can make everything mix and match. I've stopped trying to buy a one piece because my body does not work like that. My suits last 3-4 years so I buy a new suit each season and retire the oldest.
I wish I knew of a tankini for short people. All tankini tops are too long on me but the “crop” bikini tops are too short. I need an x long crop or a short tankini top.
I’m struggling with bottoms too. Any that have full butt cover are also High waisted. I don’t like a cheeky bottom at all but I do like the waist to be low or low-ish. High waist bikinis make me look even shorter.
One pieces are no good for me as I simply pee far too often.
You sound similar to me! High waisted looks so cute on others but ridiculous on me. I really like the Athleta medium clean bottoms. I don’t find the full version as flattering but if course this year that one comes in way more options.
CRZ Yoga is a favorite leggings brand of mine from Amazon, and I tried a couple of their suits this year and am pleased. They seem to be Athleta dupes though the bikini bottoms are a little more cheeky.
Both Athleta and CRZYoga have the “conscious crop” style top but I’m not sure if it’s long enough for what you’re looking for.
I bought one from Cupshe last summer that I loved. It was very comfortable and had tummy control and wasn’t a fortune.
I keep wanting to buy some things but i was unsure of quality.
I have a few cupshe suits and I’ve been very happy with them. The quality is no worse than my suits from Target. My biggest issue is they can be super cheeky but that’s my fault for not reading the product description carefully.