I'm not sure of this one - though you would probably look amazing in it, won't it hurt your neck? If it's just more coverage you are after, couldn't you just add a tank or cami to your 2 piece for the boating excursion?

I have such a hard time with one piece suits and really just can't wear them. On my two pieces, I like bottoms that have a higher rise to help with tummy issues and a top with decent coverage for modesty, and most importantly comfort all around - which means no slipping down, so skimpy tie strings and no halters for me.

I also keep a tank, linen shirt or other cover up near by at the pool. At the lake side it seems more free and people don't seem to gawk. In a boat, I'd probably keep the cover up on unless I'm trying to really get sun as close quarters seems to require more coverage.

Go for it, Rae. In black or red. I find it retro, not old lady. I'm all for feeling free and am not anti-bikini, but I'd probably reach for more coverage if I were on a boat with extended family, and this suit offers coverage with some flair.

I think it's adorable. I love retro styles on younger women.

I think this is a great suit and would work with your style. I think the "retro" aspect does help in this respect. Something with ruffles and a little strawberries would definitely clash with your style.

I just finished throwing out all my two-pieces. With my short waist, I look so funny in them. I feel I look a lot better in a one-piece and I'm not gonna give in to peer pressure anymore on the matter. I'd rather look repressed and good than bad and liberated.

I understand. For whatever is worth, just make sure that you are properly covered once the suit is wet. Sadly, I think that is where the quality differential shows, pun intended. lol.

Out of the three colors, I like the red too, just like Angie.

Red, followed by aqua. I think the style is really cute!

Well, the flea market was once again a friend to me, as I was able to see the plus size version of this suit in person - Zap is a psychic, because only the front was lined! Ugh. At least I didn't have my hopes up for long.

Now I'm not sure what route to take. I will be *active* so I need:

- Thick, serious straps
- "bikini" style bottoms cut or similar - NO high cut leg holes for me
- waist/tummy detail or print to disguise gut
- nothing too sexxay (children and in-laws present)

Modcloth has the same style but better quality for 3X the price. Reviewers are very happy. Still less than many suits I've seen, but...

Target has a swim sale on, but either the straps seem too weak or the legs look too high.

This J. Crew one is available on Ebay. I really like the looks of it, but I am not sure on sizing, since J. Crew doesn't do the reviews thing.

I cannot open the J Crew, but at the odd change it is a halter top, with low cut leg opening, and a slight rouching at the waist, grab it. I had it in my hands last Spring, hesitated to buy it and left it behind. It was GONE when I came back for it. The style and fabrication was out of this world. I still look for the navy blue / white polka dot version. I think you are supposed to go up two sizes for swimwear, I think Angie wrote about it.

ETA: Not a psychic, I just know due to traumatic butt crack viewing... eck...

It is this one, a variety of colors. Not a halter, but I think there is a halter version as well. Hm, I will search for some blogger reviews on sizing, maybe. I think J. Crew has a cult following like that? Good to know the brand's quality is there.

http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../34952.jsp

PS, so sad that so many suits you've seen were "on crack." Who designs and tests these things??

I think they figured out that no one will notice. boo...
Ah, not the same one, the one I loved had a bandeau top. I like it as well.
Yep, I swear that polka dotted beauty flew off the racks.