https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:43:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-375073 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:27:43 +0000 PrettyGirlsCloset 375073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I agree with all of the ladies...this is a great community...it seems that we have been lucky enought to keep all of the rift raft out!...Congrats on the pool and have a great summer, Janet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373697 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:41:42 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 373697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I have the same issue with the lack of booty and am short waisted too. I usually buy bra-sized bikini tops and find matching/coordinating bottoms. My friend's daughter recommended the Victoria's Secret double string bottom. It has a bit more coverage than the single string and the two strings spreads out the pull so you don't get that digging in look. I tested by ordering one in white and one in black and may get a few more. </p> <p>I have a whole drawer dedicated to swim suits and had to purge recently as there were far too many. I use the pool as an excuse but I just like to have a variety. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373696 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:33:52 +0000 Janet 373696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! Vix, I hear you on the advice about bikini bottoms. I sometimes find bikinis to be a little easier to wear than one-pieces, BUT the big trick is finding the right bottoms. If the waist is too high -- and many are -- my short-waistedness becomes too apparent, and my midsection starts to look thick, which its not. Actually one part of my body I'm pretty content with. I also have trouble finding bottoms that don't pinch at the hip and leg opening, because when I go up to a larger size, the butt starts getting baggy. Ah, the joys of having hips but no booty! ;-)</p> <p>Yep, Jonesy, we have our own pool. When we shopped for this house, we weren't really looking for a pool, but it has been a very welcome part of our home. We're in the woods and the water is shaded and stays very cool, so for the first couple years here, I didn't swim much. We put in a heater two years ago, and now I'm in that water nearly every day of the summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373648 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:40:40 +0000 Debora 373648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! So glad you kept them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373647 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:39:13 +0000 MsMary 373647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You DO! You TOTALLY rock!! Nicely done!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373640 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:26:09 +0000 taylor 373640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since Iam late here and you already bought them ,I can only add another:)<br /> YOU ROCK!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373424 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:17:23 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 373424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you bought both. There are occasions that need a one-piece but you have a great shape to wear the bikini so should if you are comfortable in one. I love bikinis and wear one even when I'm a bit fluffier than I should be.</p> <p>Tomorrow may be my first day in the pool too if the Kreepy finishes the vacuuming on time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373401 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:25:30 +0000 Jonesy 373401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kudos to you, Janet! Down with body shame and up with body love and celebration :). Are you saying that you have your own pool? How luxurious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373335 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:38:36 +0000 Anonymous 373335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373332 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:31:00 +0000 morethanbeige 373332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, YAY you bought #2 and the bikini! I am SO glad you posted. You're inspiring me. You look great! #2 is elegant and #1 fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373315 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:06:53 +0000 Janet 373315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, ladies! </p> <p>I bought... 1 and 2! I decided to go with the less predictable one-piece, and the bikini. My husband gave them both big thumbs up. He loved the color of the slate blue one. </p> <p>Today was the first day our pool was ready to swim in, and I almost broke out one of the new suits, but decided to use one of my old ones since I wanted to do some laps and not just splash around. But now that the pool is clean and warm, I'll be in it most days, even if it's just for a quick dip, so I'll definitely get use from my new suits. </p> <p>I really appreciate all the advice and nice comments. I know I'll never be recruited to be a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, but I'm not ashamed of my body anymore. I knew this community is supportive enough that no one was going to say anything unkind, so I felt pretty safe posting here. Thank you for affirming that belief. You all rock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373235 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:52:17 +0000 D'Ellen 373235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad you were brave enough to share these with us...you look fantastic! I vote for the bikini AND #2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373232 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:37:53 +0000 PrettyGirlsCloset 373232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My vote is for #2 or, 3 because if you are pool-side lounging, still an opportunity to look totally FAB and are both great colors to dress up with a chunky necklace, a nice straw bag and a pair of gold hoops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373193 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:36:03 +0000 Scarlet 373193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is amazing! Cute bikini too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373179 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:21:07 +0000 Vix 373179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In general these all look really, really good on you!</p> <p>I have a slight preference for #2 over #3 for the 1-piece, just because I love all that draping/detail, and I think the color is a bit better on you. </p> <p>I have the opposite concern about sizing as most -- I worry about #2 being a bit loose once it hits the water! I feel like a suit should feel pretty snug when dry...does #2 feel that way?</p> <p>[Yes, I have been the "victim" of baggy butt once (seemingly quality) suits that fit fine-but-not-snug hit the water.]</p> <p>Re 2-piece: I think it's fine and goddess-y as-is, I just wonder if a slightly different shaped bottom -- suit, not yours -- might be even better. </p> <p>However, were I you I would probably be VERY over swimsuit shopping so feel free to disregard my suggestion...I am being nitpicky! I think because that is a relatively substantial top (I feel ya there, and it looks great on you) a bottom with a *slightly* higher waist and more fabric would look more balanced. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373162 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:45:20 +0000 Queen Mum 373162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I'm in the big minority here,.... but my favorite is #3. I'm wondering if you need to size up though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373161 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:42:48 +0000 suzanne 373161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely! Love the style on #2, BUT I love #3's little bow-thing at the neckline. You should be so proud of yourself - this took guts. And - you have such a trim little figure and beautifully long legs - flaunt them! YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373120 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:29:16 +0000 Irene 373120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I am a strong defender of women in bikinis at any age, I should say I prefer #1. And I would, if it wasn't for the fact that you look totally amazing and mind-blowing in #2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373118 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:24:41 +0000 HeleenH 373118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All 3 are great! Haveing said that, I like nr. 2 best. And since nr. 3 is a bit tight I would go for comfort I woul think you should get nr. 2 and nr. 1 for the days you feel like wearing a bikini. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373109 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:45:27 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 373109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 best! You look great in all of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration/page/2#post-373085 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:06:06 +0000 GGB 373085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #3 best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration#post-373082 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:52:55 +0000 Reneeb 373082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look great on you but my favorite is #2. I love the color and neckline but if it is too hot go for the bikini. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration#post-373055 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 03:21:22 +0000 Marley 373055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NUMBER 1! Its gotta be that bikini! You look hot, hot, hot - don't worry about your age - your body is MADE for a bikini!<br /> As for the other 2 - I think I like #3 the best because of the shoulder straps - but I like #2 alsol because of the beautiful shade of blue.<br /> Thanks for posting!</p> <p>I bought 2 (TWO) bikinis today - and I'm 59. Can't wait to wear them to the beach with my granddaughters this weekend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration#post-373043 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:43:42 +0000 Debbie 373043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #2 but it I had your body I would buy #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration#post-373041 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:42:12 +0000 san 373041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great bod and thanks for showing the world that a bikini can look fantastic on a woman over 25. This particular bikini is so darn cute. I think you should get that one and #2. I love the retro straps and draping on #2. You definately will look great lounging by poolside and taking a dip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration#post-373032 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:17:58 +0000 Velma 373032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2!! Wow-whee, is that ever flattering on you. It would probably be very pretty in the fuchsia, too. I think the bikini also looks great--love the print and the cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration#post-373031 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:16:11 +0000 modgrl 373031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I'm going to vote for #3 because I love the color on you and all I can see are your assets and your waist, and they are killer!! I just re-read your post and saw that this one is not that comfy on you. Hmmm.... not sure if I like it as much now. I think you can totally rock a bikini too, I just don't love this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration#post-373029 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:01:14 +0000 Sparky 373029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great!! Keep numbers 1 and 2! I'm 45 also and wish I could pull off a bikini like that. Bowing down to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration#post-373021 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:41:19 +0000 nancylee 373021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all, but I'll cast my vote for #2! You are a brave woman.....and inspiring! I can't even bring myself to post WIWs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-brave-eyes-only-swimsuits-under-consideration#post-373017 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:35:37 +0000 catgirl 373017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of them, and you are so brave for posting! I may go hunt down a two piece now... you've inspired me with your confidence. Gorgeous you!</p> <p>I couldn't bring myself to do it, and I am returning it anyway. </p>