https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 03:54:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-136243 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:18:19 +0000 yublocka 136243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww San you are too sweet. I am sorry to hear both about your Dad and thats its left you feeling not yourself. Why not try to ease yourself back into things? Start with a walk? </p> <p>There's no excercise challenge on the forum that I know of, but there is always the WLS group who are going great guns. Whether or not this is the best way to go, I tend to focus more on exercise than diet. I have my <a href="http://www.43things.com/people/progress/yublocka/13464471">own personal challenge</a> going on 43things that I am being my usual sporadic self with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135899 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:44:32 +0000 Anonymous 135899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in that swim suit, no appley bumps, or what ever you called it.<br /> You jog to the swimming pool too? Good for you.<br /> You have a killer bod and you have earned it! Keep up the good work. You're making me want to break my workout ban I'm on. When my Dad died in Oct I just quit working out. I don't know why.<br /> I have to get going.<br /> Do we have a workout challenge going here on the forum? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135896 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:35:33 +0000 yublocka 135896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A fierce swimsuit hey Ele? Thats great! I like fierce I think! Maybe I should adopt that as one of my fashion persona words since I couldn't think of any for myself </p> <p>That's such a good point that you and Kendra make about seeing our own imperfections that we wouldn't even notice in others. I guess recognising this is one of the first steps to self-acceptance though hey. I know it sounds weird but posting pics here and getting constructive feedback is also a great way to help see things objectively as well!</p> <p>Thanks rae! Yes the beach one is great too. I'm pretty sure I'm going up to Queensland at the end of the year, so I'll definitely need to get another swimsuit before that!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135686 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:06:58 +0000 rae 135686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute! I like the beach season one you linked to as well. Mrow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135659 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:40:53 +0000 Lee Hovey 135659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point Ele! It's very true... I also notice that when I look at others I look at the part of their body that corresponds to a part of mine that I am self-conscious of... like my legs. they are bane of my existance!! I think I will make a concerted effort to focus more on the good stuff than the bad when I look at my pictures... thanks for the reminder :)</p> <p>Yublocka, you are an inspiration with your workouts!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135613 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:30:23 +0000 Ele 135613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, I love your new suit and think you look fierce in it- if that is gear then sign me up! (Er, but not to the swimming thing. I don't like "putting my head under", lol.)</p> <p>It's funny how we always see the thing we're most self-conscious of, whether or not others even notice it. You look at those pics and see "appley lumps and bumps" and I (like Kendra) see "OMG her legs are SO slim and toned!" *Jealous* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135607 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:34:38 +0000 yublocka 135607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww you guys are great. I feel way less self-conscious posting pics here for you than I do parading about at the pool - so no bravery at all!!!</p> <p>It's taken a while but I am getting closer to be accepting of my appley body as is. I truly think ylf has been a great help with that, seeing other great examples and learning ways to flatter whats not so great and make the most of what is. My body might be big and solid, but its also strong, so I'm grateful for that. Mushy enough for you? hehe</p> <p>So I've just come back from bike ride &amp; swim and I'm in love with my new gear. All I had to do was pop on a pair of shorts, sneakers and a bike helmet and I was good to go. The swimmers kept everything in place - no more top and pants falling down - and the cap meant I could see. Amazing what a difference the right equipment makes! Now I just want to get a pair of quick-dry shorts for over the top of the swimsuit and I'm all set. Cotton shorts soak up the water and stay wet for ages and makes it look like you wet yourself!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135602 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:59:07 +0000 Lena 135602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, I command your courage. You most definitely will not make anyone's eyes bleed! And your legs look awesome!</p> <p>Your exercise routine sounds excellent. Go Tam! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135589 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:44:20 +0000 cciele 135589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look good in that suit, Tam, brave woman that you are posting the pics here! I like the boy-leg shorts. That's my choice for bottoms too -- less exposure and less worrying about shaving the bikini area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135586 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:40:57 +0000 marianna 135586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so brave and SO gorgeous. I envy you. You look great in that swimsuit. I agree that it's not necessarily a sexy beach swimsuit, but for exercise and the like, it is perfection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135572 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:32:39 +0000 taylor 135572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are the bravest soul Tam....gotta love that about you!!!</p> <p>You look DARN good in that suit!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135571 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:29:44 +0000 Lee Hovey 135571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have anything new to add other than you have some fab gams, lady!! I am totally jealous of your long skinny legs... I walk around on 2 tree trunks...*sigh* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135567 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:19:27 +0000 MNsara 135567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam - that is a great suit. You look like a real swimmer and you look good in the suit too! </p> <p>I like idea of your pop of red with it How about some red haviania's too!!</p> <p>My husband tries to swim 2 miles many times each week, whereas I only swim when I absolutely must and only do the side stroke -- so my hair doesn't get wet!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135562 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:09:52 +0000 yublocka 135562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Queenie, Maya and Dusty you're right, this is definitely a gear swimsuit. I'm pretty excited about the fact I can go running in it too (with shorts over the top as well). I'm not aiming to look good but as long as I don't make other people's eyes bleed ehehe.</p> <p>In terms of a more stylish one-piece, I tried on this swimsuit and felt AMAZING in it. Seriously the best I have ever felt in a swimsuit.</p> <p><a href="http://www.compareclothes.com.au/product/Nancy-Ganz-Swimwear-Divine-Shape-One-Piece.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.compareclothes.com......Piece.html</a></p> <p>I'll aim to get that before the next "beach" season I think. Can't go running in that swimsuit!!</p> <p>And Queenie its nice to have a swimming twin! yay!!</p> <p>Thanks for calling me brave AJ, foolish perhaps hehe. I'm up to 1km so far (with lots of stops)...aiming for 2 though!</p> <p>Ok I'm going to cut the tags off now and get myself to the pool. WOohoo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135561 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:06:54 +0000 Dusty 135561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks fine. Gear type suits aren't designed to maximize how flattering they are, they're designed to be comfortable, stay out of the way and keep everything covered up. I think it's a good choice for swimming laps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135551 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:52:37 +0000 Maya 135551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Kim. I'd consider this swimsuit as gear. If you want a "pretty" swimsuit, Angie has one in the store that gets pretty good reviews (though it's spendy). I'm not wild about the way the back is cut, but it's not really relevant. I mean, I don't like how tracksuits fit most women, but I realize they are strictly function and not fashion (though some women seem to pretend otherwise...). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135550 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:51:42 +0000 AJ 135550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, you are one BRAVE gal posting a swimsuit pic! Since this is a suit for function rather than fashion, I think it's fine. Wow, you've set aside 3 days a week to get to do pool laps?! That's great! Plus, you want to jog to the pool...you won't have those lumps and bumps for long.<br /> I don't like one piece suits and I have the same problem finding a top that is long enough.<br /> It's funny because I just bought a suit and cover-up that I was thinking of taking a pic for you all, but I don't think I have your courage! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135547 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:47:35 +0000 Queen Mum 135547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>haha- I have a black speedo 2 piece very similar to that, and a red swim cap- we're swimming twins!</p> <p>I think that looks fine- for a suit that you're wearing to swim in, you want functionality and comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dreaded-swimsuit-shop#post-135545 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:30:40 +0000 yublocka 135545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been swimming 3 times this week, and had 2 different wardrobe malfunctions, so I decided it was time to bite the bullet and do the dreaded swimsuit shop in order to replace the saggy baggy swimsuit I'm currently wearing. My current swimsuit is about 4 years old, and well past its prime, and the halter neck style is not designed for lap swimming.</p> <p>This one isn't pretty, but its functional - has a built-in bra so that I can wear the top whilst jogging to the pool - which I'd love to try to do.</p> <p>It's a 2 piece - all Speedo onepices feel too short in the body for me, even when sizing up. It's really weird but I had to buy the top 2 sizes bigger than the bottoms just to get a top that was long enough and didn't feel too tight. </p> <p>I went for the boy leg shorts, although I could have got bikini briefs instead. I don't know which are more flattering but these feel more comfy and expose less leg which I am always self-concious about.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4442292732/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4442292732/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4441512941/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4441512941/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4441512737/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4441512737/</a></p> <p>What do you think? Is it too hideous? It definitely shows off all my appley lumps and bumps!!</p> <p>It feels very weird to post swimsuit pics here, but I figure if I'm going to wear it in public I should be able to post it here. Be kind but honest please hehehe :)</p> <p>tam</p> <p>p.s. I got a swimming cap too (red!) which I'm a bit excited about trying and hoping it works to keep hair away from my face! </p>