https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:53:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1191576 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:20:39 +0000 pastrygirl 1191576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I almost exclusively wear Lands End suits. Every time I stray, I end up disappointed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1191570 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:12:56 +0000 texstyle 1191570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>K - I forgot to add, a bra style top (not halter style)&nbsp;is SO much more comfortable. That's what I got from both venus and jcrew this time and I love how comfortable they are. I can't even tell I'm wearing a swimsuit vs. wearing underclothes (if that makes sense). </p> <p>This is the one I got from venus:</p> <p><a href="http://www.venus.com/viewproduct.aspx?BRANCH=23~4068~&amp;ProductDisplayID=21538&amp;dept=Shop+by+Fabric+Color-Pebbles&amp;prod=caress+top%2c+adjustable+side+bottom" rel="nofollow">http://www.venus.com/viewprodu.....Fabric+Col</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1191417 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 07:40:46 +0000 Aminah 1191417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say Ebay all the way they have great swimwear and at great prices&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1191410 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 06:01:44 +0000 catgirl 1191410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Patagonia has some good suits if you are smaller on top (I am not...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1191016 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:52:19 +0000 Kristin L 1191016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all of the suggestions and links! </p> <p>I'm also on the lookout for a cover-up Marin. I have a homemade one that works for the apartment complex, but I'd rather not bring it to the beach.&nbsp;</p> <p>That could be the problem with that suit as well Mo.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190533 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:03:37 +0000 Mo 1190533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also in the market for a suit this year that isn't a discount rack 'make do'. &nbsp;I have owned Roxy in the past and it's junior sizing makes a medium barely fit me. &nbsp;Yikes. &nbsp;I have a Calvin Klein that would be great if it were my true size, but it was a discount, almost fit,&nbsp;that I nipped and tucked in. &nbsp;<br />I'm intrigued by the Basta Surf reversible suits but have no idea as to fit or durability, since I've only seen them online.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190530 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:00:19 +0000 Janet 1190530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems it might be easier to shop for a swimsuit if you don't require bra sizing (sigh, 32DDD here, so support is critical, and non-bra-sizing is tricky for me, but it can work if I try LOTS of styles). That said, if there is a Swim'n'Sport near you, the one in my town is FANTASTIC. I'm not sure whether all their SAs are as good as the ones in Annapolis, but my store has&nbsp;the most helpful SAs there I have encountered shopping for swimwear. She was able to help my nieces, sister and me (so we're talking four women&nbsp;from ages 23 to 57)&nbsp;all find suits we loved. Here are their locations:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.swimnsport.com/store-information/">http://www.swimnsport.com/store-information/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190526 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:52:26 +0000 Sara L. 1190526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a bunch of two piece suits&nbsp;from Victoria's Secret. I also have them from Old Navy and JCrew. &nbsp;I'm normally pretty small on top (32A) so I'm not super picky. &nbsp;I spend a lot of time with my kids in the pool in the summer and like to have a variety of suits to choose from. &nbsp;Also, we usually take a week-long beach vacation most summers&nbsp;and I like to have a dry spare&nbsp;while the wet one is drying. &nbsp;</p> <p>I usually buy cheap suits and they last fine if I rinse the chlorine or salt out right away. &nbsp;I wash them in the washing machine but always air dry them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190487 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:19:43 +0000 Jenava 1190487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/robin-piccone-penelope-crochet-overlay-one-piece-swimsuit/3240353">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ro.....it/3240353</a></p> <p>I own this one. &nbsp;It's spendy, but it's perfect. &nbsp;Hands down the most flattering suit I've owned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190452 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:43:56 +0000 texstyle 1190452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had suits from so many places - always 2 piece&nbsp;- Loft, Everything But Water, Athleta, Venus, Jcrew, etc. I found Lands End not to fit me correct and I can't stand an uncomfortable top so I'm very picky (no wire for me). For smaller topped ladies I think all of these are good options. Venus has some great prices but I haven't swim tested the one I bought from there yet (and it was online only but easy returns). I really like a simple navy one I got from jcrew this year too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190437 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:29:41 +0000 modgrl 1190437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spend alot of time at the pool with my kids in the summer. In the past I always waited until the end of season sales but there's just nothing left by then... really there's nothing left by June around here! A few years ago I decided that I would buy one really good suit every year at the start of the season. Around here new suits arrive in late January and early February. I get one suit a year that makes me feel like a million bucks, so that as the old ones wear out or break, I still always have a few in rotation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190227 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 06:08:03 +0000 Carla 1190227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a well loved 2 piece from the line 'Becca'. The designer's name is Rebecca Virtue. 'Body Glove' makes some complimentary stuff as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190183 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 04:21:03 +0000 whirlwindgirl 1190183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a pear and will agree on the two piece. I am a 32A, which makes it impossible to buy in sizes that use bra cup sizing (none run that small that I have seen). I have had some luck with Athleta and Title 9 in the past. I am specifically eying the Title 9 Amnesty tankini this year. I'm not sure if that hits your price point, but it might come in close. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190138 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 03:02:30 +0000 Anonymous 1190138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No help with actual brands but I find that tops with a bit more coverage help balance my hips. I am not really sure what my body type is, somewhere between a rectangle and a pear. I have fairly strong shoulders but am very small through the chest 34A. I have hips and thighs, not huge but if I go for a skimpy top it really throws my proportions. I like a halter top or something with bit more visual weight, real or imaged to help balance me out. If this makes any since, it is like my small chest would be perfectly fine in whatever skimpy top but the suggestion of a more substantial top gives the illusion that my hips and thighs are thinner. </p> <p>BTW I love Anna's suggestion of wine before hand. Plus a really cute cover-up that makes you feel great goes along way in my book, almost more important than the swim suit for fair skinned me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190134 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:59:06 +0000 Kristin L 1190134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Gigi. I would have never thought of Land's End for swimsuits.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm going to start checking out my local TJ Maxx and Marshall's this weekend Ali. I'm hoping I can find some things there, but sometimes the brands are ones I haven't heard of. And with swimwear, I feel like knowing which brands are good vs bad (like my roxy suit that faded horribly after the first use) is almost necessary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190123 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:44:50 +0000 Anonymous 1190123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a 32B is an advantage here -- lots more swimsuit tops will look good on you! &nbsp;</p> <p>TJ Maxx and Marshall's might be worth a try. &nbsp;I've noticed that at least here in Texas, they are starting to get in swimsuits. &nbsp;</p> <p>And definitely check out Everything But Water when you've got plenty of time. &nbsp;So many beautiful suits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190120 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:38:04 +0000 Anonymous 1190120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Freya starts at D.</p> <p>Everything But Water is a great store! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190101 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:09:48 +0000 Gigi 1190101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't read the other suggestions, but I got a nice two-piece suit from Lands End a few years ago. It was a tankini, I think (the tank top with built-in shelf bra), with a mini skirt bottom. They sell the tops and bottoms separately, so you can get whatever size you need in each. What I really liked about the bottom was that it gave great coverage--it almost hit me midthigh. It was more modest than some miniskirts I've seen, in fact. It was a cute design, too--black with white polka dots on top, I think, and a black miniskirt for the bottom.</p> <p>By the way, I see from your previous post that you are looking for a small size. I do not have a large bust, and this suit fit me fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190070 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 01:24:31 +0000 Kristin L 1190070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie and Alicat.&nbsp;Does Freya come in smaller sizes, like 32B? I've looked a little on Nordstroms, but they don't seem to come in small cup sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190055 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 01:01:38 +0000 Anonymous 1190055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another vote for Freya if you have a larger cup size. &nbsp;They are available on eBay for good prices new with tags, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190048 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:51:30 +0000 Angie 1190048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recommended Freya to Thistle actually. I love Freya because it comes in bra sizes. I have lots of clients in Freya. And&nbsp;Gottex Profile too. But this swimwear will not cost below $75.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190035 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:34:12 +0000 Kristin L 1190035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Thistle! I'll check out Freya and the others at Nordstrom. If it's a fab suit, I can go higher. I normally like to start with a pricepoint and work from there.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hadn't thought of that Anna. I know there's an Everything but the Water (or something like that) a couple of towns over. I'll check them out. </p> <p>Thanks Carla!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190034 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:33:43 +0000 Carla 1190034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for a two-piece, and top and bottoms don't need to match. Specialty swim stores and lingerie stores can be a source of beautiful suits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190029 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:27:53 +0000 Thistle 1190029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brands - I have found Freya to work well. Here is my swim top. I bought plain black bottoms as I didn't like the ones that went with it. I then bought an inexpensive cove up from Kohls.</p> <p> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/freya-tootsie-underwire-bikini-top-dd-cup-up/3593751?origin=wishlist" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/fr.....n=wishlist</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190028 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:27:20 +0000 annagybe 1190028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had the best luck going to a dedicated swim store. Last time I went with Amy, we had lunch and wine just prior, which helped immensely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190024 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:24:32 +0000 Thistle 1190024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a fellow pear, I am going to recommend a two piece. I know, I know, but it have found it all but impossible to find one that properly fits both top and bottom, especially as I have a long torso.</p> <p>I also prefer tops based on cup size. I am a 6D, so that is the main reason why.</p> <p>I would invest in a really good suit. I have found them to run $100-$150. Yeah, again I know, but so worth it. Especially with a beach vacation.</p> <p>I always start with Nordies as my size is just not available in my area, and it appreciate the free shipping and returns through USPS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-swimsuit-suggestions#post-1190013 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:19:43 +0000 Kristin L 1190013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone. I've been working on my closet this weekend and came to the conclusion that can put fear into a woman's heart. Yes, I need a new swimsuit (cue dramatic music). In the past I've gone for whatever was on sale and at the end of the season, but I think that may be part of my problem. This year, I'd like to do it right and try to find a good one that can work for a few years. DF and I have also decided that we're going to one of the Georgia coastal islands and I'm a bit vain and would like to find a fab suit for our honeymoon.</p> <p>So, what brands of suits have worked well for you (especially my fellow pears)? I'd like to stay below $75, but I can a little bit higher if the suit is perfect.&nbsp; </p>