I need a new swimsuit for this summer, and was wondering if anyone has any good suggestions of brands they prefer. I did just read about Miracle Suit, has anyone tried one of these? I'm looking for a one-piece, for some reason they look better on me than tankinis.
I would rather order it online... but I should probably just go try it on in the store. Sigh. Also, I realize it is expensive, but I host many pool parties during the summer so I would be wearing it just about every weekend.
Last edited by Shytowngal; 04-24-2010 at 01:09 PM.
I agree that the miracle suit didn't look too miraculous on me, and the price! I just wear speedo for swimming laps, and for casual swimming I got a swimdress from Lane Bryant. I find the swimdresses don't look nearly as grannyish as skirted swim suits and do a much better job of covering the lower-belly hang.
I got one at Torrid last year that was really cute, a tankini and I thought was very flattering. Still using it htis year cause it's still in great condition.
I found a couple of great suits on Landsend. Not sure how much they have left, but you can find some fantastic bargains in their overstocks. I bought one that fits me now and another ($17 total for both pieces of a tankini) that will fit at the end of the summer.
For me, the most flattering suit is a one piece with a halter top. The halter lifts the bust (at age 48, it is going downhill fast). I have also been wearing a swimdress type (with a halter), but hope to be able to buy something a little more revealing after getting to goal. But I'll probably have to still stick with the halter top.
I have never heard of swimdresses before, but I am going to try one to cover my always-fatty upper inner thighs (even when I was *thin* they were flabby/fatty). I found a sporty looking one at shape F/X that I think I will try. Wish me luck!
yoyoma, I own that swimdress! I bought in brown a couple years ago. It provides great coverage for your upper thighs. I still wear it and love it, but one caveat -- unless they've improved the zipper they use, it has a nasty tendency to unzip itself while you're swimming.
I've never flashed anyone yet, but I usually have to keep tugging at it while I'm in the pool. Cracks my husband up (he doesn't complain, either. )
I ADORE that swim dress! Very james bond girl. I'm not in the market for a swim suit yet, wanna see if I can tone up a bit more before committing but I'm gonna save that link!!