Keep or Return: ModCloth 2 Piece

Sarah Baker

I think I know the answer before I even post this...and it takes a lot of guts to post this picture, which is less than flattering. On the other hand, I know that y'all are tactful and so that's why I am going ahead.

This swimsuit is amazingly comfortable but I just don't think it suits my body type. I think I need to go back to the tank suit even though a two-piece is more convenient for potty trips with my 3 year old daughter.

Two-piece swimsuit by Esther Williams, ModCloth

http://s153.photobucket.com/al.....G_2074.jpg

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15 years ago

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12 replies

Latest reply was from taylor

Itari

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I vote return. Your natural body shape is beautiful and feminine, but this swimsuit does nothing to enhance your figure. You deserve a better one, I say.

15 years ago

Lisa

Veteran

I also vote return. I like the top's shape but the bottom ruins it for me. I think you can do better. You have such a nice shape.

15 years ago

Sarah Baker

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I didn't realize how the bottoms hit me in all the wrong places until I saw the picture. Gasp!

15 years ago

Rosie

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I totally love the look you were going for, and we probably all would love it if we were back in Esther's day! Those bottoms are super tough to wear for anyone! So, I do agree with the ladies.

15 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I applaud your courage to post this picture. Well done, Sarah!

The bikini top is really flattering. You may have mentioned why you were adverse to one pieces but I can't remember why they bothered you last Summer? Please refresh my memory. A tankini might be the way to go if you'd prefer a two-piece. That way, you'll have more of a vertical line going up and down your body.

Keep us posted and I LOVE that you tried this two-piece. You just got the next YLF award you gutsy lass. Love your smile :0)

15 years ago

marianna

Veteran

Very brave! I love the vintage feel of the suit but do think your gorgeous figure deserves something more flattering!

15 years ago

Sarah Baker

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Thanks everyone for your kind replies. I do prefer a two piece this year, last year we practically lived on the beach with my 2 year old. Trips to the bathhouse with her in tow made me realize I would prefer a two piece for those potty trips.

Angie, can you recommend a tankini for the pear-shaped MOTG?

Thanks!
Sarah

15 years ago

Boof

Active Member

Sara, you have a gorgeous figure, and I agree that this particular suit doesn't do it justice. Check out Lands End for great tankinis. They provide great coverage, and you can mix and match sizes, patterns, etc. They also provide guidelines for which suits flatter different body types. As someone who makes frequent trips to the potty, I love the ease of tankini bottoms! :o)

15 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Your reasons make perfect sense, Sarah. These two tankinis get my vote so far this season:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....rchresults

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....t-_-Manual

This brand is doing great things.

15 years ago

Christie

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I do love the vintage look of this suit, but agree that the bottoms aren't doing you justice.

I just looked at the "new arrivals" page on Lands' End. I have worn their tankinis for years and much swimming with my kiddos each summer, and have always been more than pleased with how they wear.

Anyway, look at the page http://www.landsend.com/ix/swi.....m_re=D-1-8. Do you see the navy blue bikini top paired with the swim skirt at the top of the page? The top has that vintage look and the skirt waistline reminds me of the bottoms you are modeling here, but the hemline is lower so I think you could get a better horizontal line with these rather than the boy-short leg you have. Its hard to see in the photo at that page, but maybe these tops are the same one or similar:

http://www.landsend.com/pp/Bea.....038;sku_0=::GXF&CM_MERCH=IDX_00006__0000000650&origin=index
http://www.landsend.com/pp/Val.....038;sku_0=::CHW&CM_MERCH=IDX_00006__0000000650&origin=index
http://www.landsend.com/pp/Bea.....038;sku_0=::RIB&CM_MERCH=IDX_00006__0000000650&origin=index

Another cute top with vintage flair:
http://www.landsend.com/pp/Val.....038;sku_0=::CHW&CM_MERCH=IDX_00006__0000000650&origin=index

15 years ago

Sarah Baker

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Does anyone have an opinion on the following two tankinis, from Rey Swimwear?

http://reyswimear.3dcartstores.com/jo_c_2.html

http://reyswimear.3dcartstores.....a_c_5.html

With a skirt bottom:

http://reyswimear.3dcartstores.com/skirt_c_8.html

Thanks!
Sarah