swimsuit problems
 

UGHHHH I can not find a swimsuit! I only have a couple weeks left before I NEED one. I've lost about 40lbs and now I'm ~200lbs. I just can't find something that fits. I tried on like every suit at target. the bottoms fit fine (although they look horrible!)...but the tops are impossible. I have a large chest, but my stomach is relatively flat. I don't really have a bulge until you get to the pooch which I don't even want to get into right now :( :( :(....

Anyway... when i find one to fit my boobs, they make me look pregnant. I work at Lane Bryant part time, but their swimsuits don't really do it for me.

I just don't know... it makes me feel like crap. The worst part is that I'm taking a trip up to my family's cabin...a lot of my friends from college are coming with, I haven't seen them in a year---specifically this one guy.................

All I want is a suit that doesn't showcase my cottage cheese theighs, but isn't a skirt type one. I also found halters work best for me... I just can't find the right one!

Where do you guys get swimsuits? Would getting a tan help hide some of my flaws? I'm sorry I'm whiney :(

http://www.swimsuitsforall.com/

I found a few cute ones there..Worth a shot to look atleast.
Good luck!

I'm a similar height and approximate weight to you and I found the best thing was to buy a two-piece which are sold as separates so I could get the sizes to fit. I chose a tankini with a swim mini from Landsend which do have tops in different cup sizes (I got a D cup top in a size 16 which fit although I'm usually a DD in bras). I think if you get the correct fit you'll feel more comfortable in yourself.

Kitty

The idea of a two piece with different size top and bottom is what works for me. Don't dismiss the idea of a skirtini type of suit...some of the styles look really cute, and you may feel more comfortable at this point in your weight loss. I always feel better in a suit with a skirted bottom.

....deedee....

you can go to www.sowhatif.com you will find a lot of website that sale swimsuit.

http://www.sowhatif.com/swimsuits.htm

Mxgirl,
I have to say a tan/spray tan will do wonders for your confidence and how you feel when in a bathing suit... From your photo I can see your style is trendy/edgy... Try a different store... Maybe Old Navy or H&M? They might have some trendy suits that fit your style. Maybe a board skirt rather than a skirtini would work for you?

Good Luck...

Do you have a torrid where you live? They have cute swimsuits there. Good Luck

I have to agree with Kitty...LAND'S END. Look online. Order a few and try them on at home, send back the ones that don't work. They have bottoms that help hide that pooch...holds it in really well without being uncomfortable. I am also bigger on top and found thier tops work very well and have good support.

absolutely Lands End....they are currently having a sale too. you can shop by body part.

I did the 2 piece underwire bra halter and "swim-mini"

I found a cute swimsuit at target, in the maternity section. :o I usually don't do tankinis (they usually show my midsection, which is what I need to cover) -- but the maternity suit fits me perfectly.

Thanks everyone...I'm going to take a look.

It's horrible...usually I'm pretty confident...but I'm telling you, this swimsuit thing has got me freaking out. My grandma gave me her woman's within catalog. They have a couple cute ones actually... but I don't know. I'm sorry I'm being so insecure :-S

I really like Lands End as well- the fabric is good. One warning I have bought a suit from Lane Byrant and Delta Burke and I found their fabric odd- I think it wasn't stretchy enough- more nylon so it just didn't feel right -for me. I also found that the Delta Burke skirt bottoms are quite short- which if you have the legs for it is great- I don't. One brand i really like is Christina-very stylish -all they do is swimsuits. I think you would have to get them at a dept store or swim store but on occassion Costco has had them. Miraclesuit looks great on but it is a workout in itself getting them on.

I found great mix and match separates at Sears. I got a pair of Board Shorts - like surfers wear but a little shorter for us girls- and a halter top. I like showing off my girls but like to hid my pouch at the bottom so it worked well for me.

I have the problem of finding something to fit my chest not making me look pregnant as well. I'm 5'4", 165 lb right now but I'm a 36G. I can't buy a 14 or an 18 because I'm so disproportionate. Land's End didn't work for me either. I've spent a year looking for a store that sells bras that fit well and don't look like body armor. It's a women's boutique that sells bras to hold prostheses after a mastectomy. They also sell nursing bras and specialty bras like what I'm looking for. I mention it because they also have some great swimwear. It's expensive but I plan to invest next trip to their area. Maybe call around and see if you can find a women's boutique in your area. Even if they don't stock something, they may have some catalogs from their suppliers that have what you need. HTH

If you have a Sears near you I would really check it out to see if they sell Lands End - some Sears are selling Lands End now, and I absolutely love it. They have a great bathing suit section at the Sears near me, and Lands End is great for finding separates, especially if you need two separate sizes like I do (smaller on bottom and bigger in the bust area). Lands End has great tankinis too in great colors. I have had great success with them in the past. If you don't have a Sears near you with lands end, I would recommend trying their online catalog. Good luck!

I agree totally - there are some very hip (no pun intended), cute swimskirts that have a real athletic and stylish look to them. Not like the skirted suits of yesteryear. I feel much more comfortable in them than a regular suit (at this point):goodvibes

I made one mistake with an online purchase at silhouettes. Tankini with skirt-crochet style. It fits perfectly-but not enough support for the chest (not a pretty picture-it make me look much older) and the skirt great length but oops a solid style would be much more attractive for my legs. Anyway, I have never had a swim top from landsend that didn't provide enough support

Another nice thing about ordering from Land's End is you can return it at Sear's if it's not what you want.

I found a nice suit at Macy's last year.

But seriously -- I know a few perfectly thin people who just feel more comfortable in a more conservative skirted bathing suit, feeling that they're at the beach to enjoy themselves and swim and have fun, not be fun *for* other people on the beach.

I ended up buying one from Women within like my grandma suggested...it just came the other day...DEFINITELY not gonna work. It's like, see through. And it doesn't have the support they claim. BUT, a few weeks ago when I started this thread I was so crazy about finding a swim suit I called my friend and she came to the mall with me. We went into macy's and the first suit I tried on...I loved! it was weird. It was the Longitude brand...black with white polka dots and a super cute neckline. It made me feel good too because it's a size 14---when at Target I seriously had to put on a size 22 to fit me! ---and I KNOW I'm not a 22. I wear between 16 and 14 comfortably.

Congrats! I have the pregnant belly look too as another member on here posted..Unfortunately,I lost whatever rack I was sporting on top now..lol..Anyone else have this problem being 5'3?

That's great you found a flattering one mxgirl! Have fun on your trip.

I despaired of finding a decent swimsuit that fit in my budget, and I kept dragging my feet but finally went to Wal Mart and found exactly what I wanted. If any of you are apple shaped, medium to small boobs, check out This style. It doesn't flap up when you jump around in the water and the wee bit of a skirt hangs just enough to keep away any "stray hair" concerns. I got this style in two different colors.