I know, who wants to talk about bathing suits? let alone have to purchase one..... but I do. I want to buy a bathing suit. A cute one.
Here are my details, and my problem. I am a small C, but not a full and perky C. A "breastfed 3 babies C". So most of the life has been sucked out, literally. So while my girls fit in a C bra, the bra is definitely doing the work for them. ;)
What are you gonna do?
My problem is that I am looking for a bathing suit that will basically fit like a bra.... meaning a little shaping and lift, but NO push up, please. I Really LOVE J.Crew's bathing suits. Really. I want a tankini top. I am a mother of 3 and proudly married, and not looking for any attention at the local pool. I actually bought this bathing suit:
http://www.jcrew.com/help/user_order_detail.jsp?bmForm=se...
but there is no shaping, and my breasts look pretty pitiful. :(
I'm just wondering if anyone knows of a brand that has quality bathing suits in cute styles for normal/small framed ladies, but has support with some shaping/padding without crazy pushup.
THANKS so much!
K.
Like others have mentioned, Lands End is good. Another great place to look is Aerin Rose (aerinrose.com). Their suits have underwires in them, and they are made extremely well. Good luck!
After 3 kids I'm a DD. I've found miraclesuits have great support - you can buy the tops in your bra size
http://www.cyberswim.com/static.jsp?contentID=Miraclesuit...
I also love Spanx and noticed in their last catalog there were some really super cute swim suits
http://www.spanx.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=3955559
I have been purchasing my bathing suits from the UK. I pay a little more, but no more than you would from Victoria's Secret or other store of the sort, but they fit great. Unfortunately, I have a rib cage, but larger breasts, so I can't fit any of VS's bras/bathing suits, etc. Here is the website I start at and generally find something much cheaper on eBay (NWT as I don't do used bathing suits...eww) They also have an eBay store...website...
http://myworld.ebay.com/belle-lingerie/
http://www.belle-lingerie.co.uk
The tops are sized like bras and give you the same support. My only issue lately has been how low cut the bottoms are. For real, like a mother (of 2 in my case) can wear a low cut bottom without feeling like my mommy tummy is hanging out. LOL
As for brands, I like Panache and Fantasie. (same for the bras and they are made with quality)
I have heard great things about Lands End suits.
I have this one on order.
http://www.swimweargalore.com.au/Product/Ladies/Fashion/O...
That website has lots of awesome one pieces.
I bought a yellow (more like lime green) polka dot tankini from old navy. it was inexpensive, holds the girls where they ought to be, and is, in my opinion, cute.
athleta is another option.
No tankinis, but I bought a suit from pinupgirlclothing.com last month and it's AWESOME. This site specializes in curvy women, so the support is great, and so is the quality. May not be exactly your style (it leans towards a vintage look) but it can't hurt to have more options to check out.
Land's End has great tankinis with built in soft cup or under wire bras.
I buy O. every year. I'm a DDD and if they work for me, they should be fine for you.
Try Lands End. They have some tankinis that offer some shaping. And they are good at letting you send them back if they don't look good on you.
