WIW on vacation (and might wear this summer.)

DH and I planned for 2 weeks vacation the end of March/early April ten months ago, but decided at the last minute a little sun and sand was in order! With less than a month before our trip to Antigua, I had to work with what I had on hand with a few last minute updates!

The two pairs of shorts are the only non-gear shorts I own and they have already seen 2 summers. The white ones come through the wash beautifully, but the black ones are starting to look a little faded.

The chambray/Jean shirt (#1)is super soft and comfy, but was a little warm for the Carribean. The blue and white cotton print top is supper lightweight and perfect for the heat and humidity. It was worn buttoned up on it's own, and as additional cover-up from the sun when thrown over a basic tank top (#2 + #3). The windowpane check tank is new and from my spring capsule (#4) and was a little 'dressier' so I wore it in the pm twice for alfresco dinners. The loose and flowy top (#5) was a last minute purchase picked up along with the black and white cotton tanks. Canadians will know the source, jokingly referred to as the GT Boutique. The tanks hide bra straps better than any other tank I could source, and the top was my favourite for it's loose fit and airiness.

Black tank and yoga capris (#6) for cover-up over bathing suit. Black cotton Loft dress (#7) for dining out in nicer venues. A little plain, and definitely in need of nicer footwear. I just couldn't find anything appropriate with limited time to shop. I wasn't alone though! DH joked that it looked like Toronto when one night we counted 4 other black sundresses at the restaurant!!

Moment of truth! I've had the Rebecca Virtue bikini for 5 or 6 years but it is for vacations and gets worn maybe 8 times each year? The second suit is 2 orphaned pieces bought for mix and match. The Roxy bottoms are older, and worn with the top from #8 until I got the top in #9, which is an underwire with no padding by Nygard. I like to be in the water, and hate anything that doesn't dry quickly. The new top is bra sized and so comfortable! Wide spaced straps and a flat clip in back.

All this, and workout gear fit into a roll-aboard carry-on.

Comments, suggestions welcomed. In particular, when replacing shorts should I be going a little shorter or fuller? Are skorts an option?
Thanks for looking!

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9 years ago

Gennifyr

Active Member

You look great in the bikinis. The second one looks better with its lower cut front. It elongates your waist.

Anonymous

Wow - do you rock a bikini indeed! I'm unabashedly jealous! Re the shorts: I think the length of the white ones is perfect. And I'm a Canadian and I have no idea what GT Boutique is, and now am dying to know I like skorts too - and your style is pretty sporty and you are in great shape, so get yourself some! There are cute Lola ones at Golf Town right now.

Suz

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Veteran

You are ROCKING those bikinis. WOW. Congratulations. I think you should move to the Caribbean so you can wear those non-stop. Sheesh!

I love the white shorts, and, what Lisa said about GT boutique.

Your travel style is a perfect fit -- sporty luxe!

I like the style of the windowpane tank. I have a similar top from BR a few years ago that I wore a ton. It's very ladylike, which can be nice at times, no? I like that neckline with short hair, too.

Karie

Sweet sister! You rock those bikinis! It looks like you had the perfect functional wardrobe for your vacation.

frannieb

Another you rock a bikini..
I think your outfits look great for vacation. The black dress just needs a belt or necklace.

Jaime

Ha, who can bother with your shorts length when we are all blown away with your bikini shots! I guess it would be rude to whistle over the internet :-). That aside I like the fit of the white shorts and would love to see you in bottom of the knee fitted black shorts, just because I think everyone should wear them. And a hat but you have that covered. Great hair too by the way!

Deb

You look so ready for some serious soca, calypso or steel drum grooving in your bikini! Oh and your holiday clothes fit the bill well. Bet you had a wonderful time in the Caribbean....hard not to really.

cheryle (Dianthus)

I can't get past how fab you are looking in those bikinis. I have a slight preference for the first one but OMG woman, you would look good in any of them.

texstyle

I wonder why you don't own more shorts - maybe the weather is too cool where you are to enjoy them much? You look great in them and I'd wear them as much as possible if I were you - esp. the white ones. Your bikinis are great (as is your bikini body) and I agree with the second one being slightly more flattering in it's bottom cut (note to self).

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