46 days and I'm in Cancun. Oh I love Cancun.
So I bought a tankini the Spring after Cayden was born. I spent way too much money on it, but I convinced Aaron I needed it. I might have cried or something. Probably said something about needing to feel good again after pushing a 9lb 11oz human out of my who-ha or something like that. He went for it and I got the expensive suit.
I still have that suit.
I can still wear that suit.
Lesson learned is that if you spend the money it's worth it because that suit will last years.
I bought it for $140 in 2004. That was nine years ago. That comes out to $16 a year. Worth it.
So, I'm on the look out for a new expensive suit. I have the money (thank you Christmas) and am willing to spend it. I'm banking on wearing this thing until Cayden goes off to college.
And now I'm crying.
My son will go to college and leave me one day. Oh this bathing suit shopping is messing with my emotions! Could I really buy a bathing suit today and wear it for the next 9 years?
This is why I like simple. Classic. Time-less. I need this suit to last until my first born goes off to college. Gosh that sounds awful!
Here are my choices. I need your help! I'm not 21 anymore, and neither is this body! I'm also not 45. I don't want the college look, but I don't want the let-herself-go-housewife-look either. Make sense?
Okay here we go:
Option #1 – Lands End
Option #2 Athletica
Option #3 Victoria's Secret
(on a side note … why must they always pose with their mouths open?)
Option #4 – Tommy Bahama
I thought this was a store that just sold men's shirts for fishing. I never knew they all this goodness!
Option #5 – J Crew
has super cute suits, but for the love all the models on their page need to eat something. anything.
Option #6 – Shabby Apple
Option #7 – Freya
Option #8 – ASOS
There are the nine options for me. I need your help! Vote and let me know your favorite. I'm buying a suit this week! Or if you know of a site I didn't list here for a suit, let me know. I checked out all the ones you awesome people told me about on Facebook!
What suit will I be sporting in Cancun in a few weeks? Click HERE to leave a comment with your vote!
I love the pink Shabby Apple one!!
#8, #4, #3 in that order. You are going to look and feel beautiful!!!! Don’t forget a cute cover up!!!! Target has great ones!!
I LOVE number 7!!!!
Oops not number 7 number 6 the pink one 🙂
I like #7 the best!
#7 and #8!
6,2,1…they are all so cute!
i like #5 and #6 isnt bad for the needing to hide areas…like the tummy and thighs…the ruffles are interesting
3,4 or 6. But number 5 had great trousers, not the type that goes you-know-where when you are running/jumping/swimming… The colour of number 6 was wonderful!
#1 and #5 are my favorites. I will also say that my new favorite site for bathing suits that are suitable for a mom, but also don’t make you look frumpy is Lime Ricki smimwear – http://www.limericki.com I bought 2 last year & love them! And you can easily mix & match – i.e. buy 2 tops that work with the same bottom. I have several friends that wear them, too. Anyway, you already have some good options, so adding another may be too much, but they are awesome and very high quality.
Well thanks for doing all the work for me! I was just about to get into ordering a new “expensive” suit. I ordered a version of the one from Athletica in dark gray. Thanks again!! (And I know you will look cute in any of those above!)
#1 or #7. I have a couple of Lands End suits and I love them!
Lindsey I have also checked them out and wish I would have added one to this list ….
Either the ASOS or Tommy Bahama. Black is a classic color, looks good on any skin tone and flatters every shape. And by the way, you will NEVER have that housewife-who-let-herself-go look; you are naturally too cool and too pretty for that!
I love the big polka dots and either with ruffles, but I’d be afraid to get them b/c they might look too dated by the time your son goes to College. The Lands’ End suit isn’t my favorite to look at (the pattern), BUT I must say that every suit we’ve had from LE is excellent quality and comfy too. Have fun!
I really like the last one from ASOS.
I wanted to tell you about Rey Swimwear (http://www.reyswimwear.com/), inspired by vintage swimsuits and named after Audrey Hepburn characters. They’re my favorite. I’ve had my eye on the Holly for a year and a half. Their motto is “Who says it has to be itsy bitsy?” 🙂 That might give you more options and make it harder, but I had to tell you before you order. 🙂
I love 1 & 8!! Good luck!!
I’ve been in love with that Shabby Apple one since I saw it on Pinterest!! It’s so cute! And I would definitely get a solid colored one. I think you’d get tired of a pattern. You could always change up a solid with a cute coverup!!!
#4!
I personally shy away from strapless or a 1 strapper. I’ve got three little ones, and there is inevitably some type of pulling on me or activity when I’m swimming. Meaning, I don’t just get to lay out and get a nice tan. Lots of moving, swimming, throwing kids in the air, etc. so, with a strapless or a 1 strapper, I wouldn’t be able to wear that while swimming with my littles.
Girl, they are all cute! I will say I have an Athleta swimsuit and love it!! I always get compliments on it and it has held up perfectly.
#4 Tommy Bahama.. great color and looks like a good shape and proper support up top. All pretty cute though.. I hate suit shopping, my last one was a 2 piece from the J Crew outlet in Florida and I’m embarrassed to say what spring break trip I was on- that’s how long ago it was… I was smart and bought two bottoms. Good luck!
The Shabby Apple and the ASOS are too cute. But for timeless appeal the Land’s End. Or the Tommy Bahama. But, I am 45.
first pick – number 4.
second pick – number 1.
i remember when you bought that $140 suit and it has been good to you!!
love #8
#1, #4, #7 are really cute, not too “trendy” but still fun. I favour tankinis for comfort and fit, generally, but I know it all depends on the suit in question. Happy swimwear-shopping!
I’ll take the body of #1 please.
I vote 6 or 8 if you want some girly girl to wear. Can I add that I HATE the JCrew one? Other than that…I’m not sure you can go wrong.
I like the shabby apple suit.
I vote 3, 4 or 7!
I like 3, 4 or 7 the best!! 🙂
Number 8 is cute too, but it doesn’t really look like a bathing suit! hah
I’ve worn landsend for years (I buy them overstocked for next to nothing during the winter) and they won’t die – ever. And bonus, if you have any sort of substantial boobage, this is your suit.