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.

Here is a link to the miracle suit I'm considering:
http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/Women/S...A%22hide%22%7D

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.

have you tried Ester Williams swimsuits? I like malliot al a 1950's myself. I really hate the ones that has a skirt.

I have never heard of Ester Williams, I just took a look and she has some fabulous suits. Thanks for the recomendation Eroica!

I tried on a "miracle suit" and failed to see a miracle, BUT it felt very good. I would spend the money if I found one I liked.

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 go right to Speedo.com and just get another ultraback in another color.

I'd gotten swim dresses before and I find the fabric floating around me annoying and when I got out sticking to me annoying.

So I use Speedo for both casual swim and laps.

Sometimes I think about the junonia.com ones, but Speedo is tried and true for me.

A.

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.

Wow, those Torrid suits are adorable! I'm ordering the black & red paisley/plaid with black cinch bottoms right now! What a great suggestion

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.

I know who I won't recommend: Athleta.

Way too low-cut and too tight. Cheapish fabric. and even the long torso size is a smidge too short (for me).

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!

http://www.shapefx.com/store/Swimwea...00404019?Args=

yoyoma, Thank you! I'm obsessed with the styles and prices at shapefx! I'm not into swim dresses but I think I'm going to order this one:

http://www.shapefx.com/store/Swimwea...01029019?Args=

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!!