Swimsuits for the Rest of Us!

[lynbird22]

Hey cool, curvaceous crafters! Just wanted to pass on a helpful link. http://www.oldnavy.com Their women's plus swimsuits are superb in fit and fashion. The halter one-piece has great support for the well endowed (such as myself) and will make you feel like a sexy pin-up! Some stores carry them, but they're always snapped up quickly. I got my 3rd suit today, and am so happy with it. Plus, the total cost (including tax and shipping) was $37.33. For any of you who've ever tried to find a flattering, fashionable swimsuit in a department store, you know that's a bargain! I'm just really happy to finally find affordable, fashionable swimwear in my size, so I thought I'd pass it on.

[mommabear1963]

Thanks for the link.  I checked it out and I just might order one.  I just hate swim suit shopping.  I used to just opt for a pair of mens swimming trunks and a tank top or a swim suit top.  But I have lost some weight so maybe I will try again for a suit this year. 

[lynbird22]

I know the feeling. I would rather wear shorts and a swim top any day than be caught dead in one of those hideous floral prints w/ the skirt - which seem to make up the majority of plus-sized swimwear.

[Sewlittletime]

Those are really pretty suits!

Last year i stumbled across a pretty skirted tankini from the One Hanes Place catalog. Pretty puckered purple fabric, and the skirt is an a-line style. No floweriness, no full skirt. Very hip looking, but simple. And it shows off my cleavage! LOL!
I'd love to get a tankini w/ boyshorts, though.

[mommabear1963]

yea, I've looked at several of these swimsuits the last few days and I am thinking maybe to stick to the long short look.  Well ladies, someone needs to design us a new swimsuit.  I am leaving for the summer in two weeks and have to take the computer so cannot take the sewing machine or I might try it.  Oh well, maybe next year. 

[gammerus]

I personall would be content with a swim suit designed after supergirls costume...man that would be fricken sweet something like this
perhaps if I get the hang of this sewing business I will make it.

[Mishy]

It's soo hard to find a swimsuit! Unfortunatly my old navy didnt have any what so ever! I went around all day looking for one, it was very discouraging, I did finally find one but idealy I wouldve liked it in a different print.. the one I found was cute, but I have seen cuter.

[lynbird22]

It's soo hard to find a swimsuit! Unfortunatly my old navy didnt have any what so ever! I went around all day looking for one, it was very discouraging, I did finally find one but idealy I wouldve liked it in a different print.. the one I found was cute, but I have seen cuter.

Sorry!  I guess pickins can get slim when the weather gets warm. I saw some a Lane Bryant last week, but they were quite pricey.

[StarFire]

I thought I was going the right route a few years ago and got one of those tankinis with the ami-like top and boyshorts.   Boy, was I ever wrong.   The top kept sliding off the satiny material of the bottoms and would settle just under my boobs.  That was embarassing, to say the least.   So, I still had to keep a big te shirt with me.

Now, I just give up on swimming period.   At least in public pools which usually REQIRE that you wear a real suit.   Jerks.

[nkay]

Hi,
First post ever, so sorry if I screw it up (wouldn't surprise me!)

Being curvy and somewhat fluffy, I have trouble finding cute swimsuits.  This year I am also currently 6 months pregnant.  I finally made this pattern I've had sitting around for a couple of years (Simplicity 4607)



It wasn't that hard to sew (and I am not an expert sewer.  It's obviously supposed to be a sleeker halter top tankini, but I modified it for my big ole belly so it looks more "skirty" on the top than I wanted but I still am proud of it.  The fabric was $2/yard at wal-mart, I'm not a big pink squares fan, but I wanted something fun and Joannes only had black fabric for $14.99/yard.  

I jumped around at home with it on to make sure the "girls" stayed put.  It seemed fine, but I have yet to pool test it.