You’re probably not thinking about swimming suits in February, but I live in a year round tropical island so I’m always in a swimsuit! I wrote about the flattering bikini I bought two years ago for $25; it was still in great condition considering how little I spent on it and how much I wore it! I wanted to buy a similar style because I’ve found that high waisted bikinis are much more flattering on me than one piece swimming suits in the tummy area. Swimming suits used to be so expensive, but now there are so many affordable and adorable options!
I recently purchased this one for $27 and I love the color and fit.
I also purchased this one from Marinavida for when I want a little more coverage.
Here are a couple more I considered. This is one of the most highly rated suits and comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
Maybe I should give one pieces another try… Zeraca Halter One Piece $26.99
CUPSHE vintage lace swimming suit – $28.99
CUPSHE Bowknot Bathing Suit – $32.99
Where do you typically buy your swimming suits?
clementine / 920 posts
I’ve been thinking about trying a high waisted suit. I own a few tankinis but have lost some weight and feel like I might be ready to show a little more skin again. I don’t know how I feel about ordering online though as I find swimsuit sizes have the most variation for me.
grapefruit / 4361 posts
I bought 15 swimsuits last year all through Amazon, tried them all on, kept 5, and returned the rest! I went for the high-waisted bikini style too. Since I’m short, I feel like one-pieces make me look even shorter / like a kid, whereas the narrow strip of skin in a high-waisted bikini breaks it up visually. I also feel it gives more tummy control with the waistband around the natural waistline. Also, I prefer fuller butt coverage on the bottom and in my experience, the high-waisted ones have more of that since they are retro-inspired….
@Bluemasonjar: see above
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I like athleta. The bathing suits and rash guards are made for activity so perfect for chasing kids around the beach.