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June 2008
My 12-1/2 year old has a budding-teen figure and is 5'3''
tall. It's hard to find an appropriate bathing suit for
her. For example, she thought the suits in the Girls
department at Target were too babyish (and she's almost
too big for a Girls 16 anyway) and I found most of the
suits in the women's/juniors department too ''va-va-voom.''
She needs a one-piece for some summer activities. Any
suggestions appreciated.
lora
We use the Speedo website for swimming suits for my 13
year old daughter. They have standard one-piece suits,
which my daughter prefers, along with other choices.
Rita
Sporting goods stores should have basic Speedo team-type one
piece suits in adult sizes. Bonus is the inside bra section
for extra modesty.
swim team mom
The Title Nine store on Tenth Street in Berkeley just south
of Gilman (basically behind REI) is one option. Not a lot
of color choices as I recall when my daughter went there,
but straightfoward and nice one-piece suits. They may have
more variety in the catalog or on their website
(www.titlenine.com). REI itself is another possibility.
August 2006
Desperately seeking swimsuit! Does anyone know where to find a
suit with real support (like a bra). I wear about a size 12 suit
but my bra size now while still nursing is 38G! The stretchy
strappy style just isn't very flattering or comfortable.
needing support
I've had this problem for years! The best bathing suit I've ever
found is a Speedo. It has a built in underwire bra--way too
small (It's probably a C or D cup bra), but more important than
the built in cup size is the construction of the whole suit--the
back of the suit clips in the middle of my back, where my bra
usually fastens, and that means that even if the cup size isn't
right, the support is in the right place to transfer the weight
of my breasts to my back and shoulders. Oh, and the best
thing--the outer layer of the bathing suit is seamless, so it
doesn't draw attention to the fact that there's a bra inside
a DDD cup since age 14
Check out the Lands' End website - they have many different suit styles
with a range of
support - including full underwire options. They specialize in swimsuits
that fit real
women's bodies.
Curvy too
When I was heavily nursing, what I did was to wear a good
underwire bra underneath my regular bathing suit! Good luck!
anon
June 2006
Hi,
I am 5ft 2 inches petite on heavier side. Weigh around 165
pounds. I need to find a good comfortable swim suit/shorts. Is
here a place which anyone could recommend? I am not comfortable
showing my thighs/hips so need one which covers up but
should'nt be very obvious.
Thks,
Annie
Land's End has a very good selection with many suits that cover
problem areas. You can also do an on-line model where you give
measurements and then try clothes on your model. It has actually
worked for me ! The suits are a bit spendy (especially for
Land's End) but I've found them work the price. Good Luck.
- RK
Lands End suits are great for a variety of body types. Skirts
or loose shorts you either add over the suit or that are
incorporated are becoming quite popular and some of the Lands
End suits you can buy by the pieces so, for example, a tankini
top with a skirted bottom. They sell them at Sear's so you can
try on styles there and if you mail order and it doesn't fit,
you can return it through Sear's rather than schlepp to the
post office. The Lands End web site also lets you design a 3D
model of yourself that you can try at least some of the clothes
on.
camoflage co-conspirator
Land's End -- www.landsend.com
Hello there!
I have the same problem, tho on an exponentially larger scale
(I'm 6' and weigh #220), though i think just about everyone
loathes getting a new swimsuit. I have had the best luck with
Land's End bathing suit separates, either in the long-waisted
styles for extra tummy coverage or the Women's catalogue for
larger sizes. The bottoms selection include a quick-drying swim
mini that's flattering. The tops have a good supportive bra in
most styles too. They also have one-piece slimmer suits with a
rock hard girdle tho I find these pretty uncomfortable. You
try 'em on in your own home, and if they don't fit, send 'em
back! The one draw back-expensive, but they wear like iron, mix
and match season to season,and are actually kinda stylish. Hope
this helps!
Well-suited goddess
To the woman looking for a swim suit: Try the H2O Wear catalog
(www.h20wear.com). They have all kinds of suits, including
whole body suits, suits with knee-length legs, and suits with
front zippers. H20 was recommended to me by Peggy at the
Albany Pool; lots of instructors wear them to keep warm.
They're also good for sun coverage. Good luck!
H2O fan
Check out Lands End - I bought two swimsuits there this year,
and I love them (and I usually HATE wearing swimsuits). The
downside is that you have to pay for shipping costs, and I
bought two different sizes because I didn't know which size
would fit. The good news is that you can return Lands End
merchandise at your local Sears. Another place I'd check out
is LL Bean - I think they have bathing suits with shorts
Good luck!
If you're willing to shop for one online, Land's End has a
great selection of suits for every body type
Anon
I buy at LandsEnd.com
plus mom
Try the Avenue stores - there's one in El Cerrito Plaza and one in Pinole, possible
more around. I have always found a good selection there. This time of year they
can be pricey, however. Costco carries a line of Speedo swimsuits for $19.99. If
you find the ones that are labelled ''moderate'' or ''conservative'' they will cover the
top of your hip area. I noticed this year they also have some with a little skirt (they
are nice, not weird like those old fashioned skirted swimsuits)
Naomi
A lot of people have mentioned Land's End. Note that you can
return their merchandise at the Sears in downtown Oakland,
which makes ordering from Land's End really convenient. I
always order a bunch of different styles to try, and then
return the ones that don't work hassle-free
June 2006
I desperately need your help! :)) I have a huge problem
finding bathing suits because I am very slim with very large
breasts (DD) In a bra I wear 32 DD. So, all bathing suits I
find are either for slim women with small breasts (no support)
or for bigger women. I used to live in a different city and
there I knew a woman that made bathing suits according to your
taste and needs. They were lovely bc. they provided support
and were very youthful (not gramma looking suits). I am
wondering if anyone knows of a person in this area that would
provide a service like that. I really would appreciate your
help since I would love to go to the beach and, right now, I
cant't.
Thanks a lot
In-need-of help.
I have the same problem (D cup top/ sz 4 bottom), and I actually need an underwire
bra style which is hard to find without padding. There are a number of places to buy
the top and bottom separately. KECHIKA is one such brand that has unpadded
underwire tops that are as supportive as real bras. Go to http://
www.pointconception.com to find a retailer. One of the best on the web is: http://
www.bikini-beach.com/ddtops.htm Also, http://www.swimwearboutique.com has
separate bottoms and tops. Try also http://www.cyberswim.com (lot of d and dd size
tops). Also try http://www.exelnt.com
-- TA
April 2002
Where are places in the Bay Area that have a good selection of
bathing suits that teenage girls would like?
Toby
We've found bathing suits at Limited Too, although I'm not sure what size
those would go to. They're a bit expensive, but do seem to hold up for the
season.
Chris
Believe it of not we found a bathing suit at Ross in the new El
Cerrito Plaza. Great selection the day we were there, and less than
$20.
Heather
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