The Swimwear Issue: Functional or Fashionable?
Prompted by the impending end of summer and because there are lots of beach functions in my hometown right now, the Evil Woobie decided to buy a new swimsuit. I decided to let go of my old ones because of the drab colors… and ugh… the style!
Ok, that isn’t entirely true XD. It seems that being a mom changed my body in such a way that the woobies are a little fuller and my old Speedo just can’t handle em anymore. Swimwear (plus size swimwear) shopping comprises three parts: first is internet surfing for the trendiest designs; second is going malling to look if the trendiest designs and sizes are available (usually not); and third is going back to the internet to browse for the best deals and actual purchase.
I want a little red, a little black, some yellow, strappy backside… hmm. Then I saw designs that I never considered before, and they immediately brought this question to mind: Do I go to the beach to swim, or to be seen?!? The answer is so obvious.
Perfect for the voluptuous woman! I mean, really. They balloon out at the right places, cinch at the best places… so that the curves that a girl must be proud of are highlighted, and the other curves that she isn’t so proud of are concealed.
This beach getup is sexy in so many levels, even if it doesn’t show as much skin as regular swimwear. Can you guess why? Tankinis are reminiscent of what sassy girls wear when just relaxing at home (or surfing the net at midnight). The big difference is that you can swim with tankinis because they are made of the material used for functional swimwear.
The evil in me wants to be cute at the beach, just in case some of the old hometown BFs are still around.
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frankly, swim wear shopping ranks right up there for me with getting a root canal. wait… i think i like getting a root canal more.
what to expect in a country where they stock XXS for ladies and no XL?!
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@drclaire
sis, I have never been reed thin, and I know about the predominance of XXS and absence of XL stuff here. Honestly, for as long as I can remember the keyword for me has always been
“Imported Lingerie”
:D
Tankinis are great if you’re bigger than ‘normal’. The coverage of an ordinary swimsuit, but with extra sort of support round the belly… :) I only bought one for the first time last year, but I’m glad I did as it’s very comfy and easy to swim in too.
@Catherine
Thanks sis! I think that’s what I’m getting too. But the swimdresses are fab!
I am an old pervert, so I would prefer to gaze at Fashionable swim suits … with pretty ladies in it! :D
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@deimos
Or you could buy the swimsuit and put your pretty girlfriend in it. :D Works wonders.
Mmmmmm, swimsuits. >:-)
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@woobie
I lost my cool again last night, engaged in a senseless bickering again. She is pretty pissed off.
Relationship seems to be finally falling apart.
Sad. What to do? Quit dwelling on it and just move on with life. Get over it already.
So the buy swimsuit and put pretty girlfriend in it suggestion would not work now. :D
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I used to buy two pieces and think I will lose those flabs just in time for the summer…guess what “it” won’t just go. It seems to be a permanent thing hanging on my belly.
Now I’m awaken and have seen the light! I only buy tankinis and one piece swimsuit so that I can actually swim rather than feel conscious of my flabs;)
@pinayjade
tankinis are the in thing it seems. thanks sis!
hmm I’m opting to lose weight, hopefuly then buy my swimwear for the summer.
I’m not sure your style, but I know my friends that are plus size are in love with torrid & would live in that store if they could. I checked out their swimwear
link: http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/nodePage.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302033054&bmUID=1210199289152&SELECTION%3C%3Etheme=Default
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I like my gf to look sexy in her swimwear but comfort as well at the same time ;)
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