It may not seem like a big deal, but this week I stopped in at Target and bought a bathing suit top off the rack. I didn't try it on but I got one size smaller than the one I have been wearing. Today, when I got to the pool I tried it on and actually looked at myself, in my bathing suit, in front of a full length mirror. The suit fit, and I looked pretty good all things considered.

that is awesome!! the thought of putting on a bathing suit frightens me! I am 43 years old and have NEVER owned a bathing suit - how crazy is that?

that is awesome!! the thought of putting on a bathing suit frightens me! I am 43 years old and have NEVER owned a bathing suit - how crazy is that?

Never owned a bathing suit? Inconceivable!

You must correct that right away! The biggest bathing suit I ever owned was a size 32. I am currently in a 22 (top) and 24 (bottom). I have never not had a bathing suit. I would go crazy if I couldn't swim.

The first NSV is that you walked into a store to shop for one in the first place!! The second NSV is that it fit and I bet you looked amazing....congratulations @Innersurfergirl, it is a big deal!

@@Inner Surfer Girl fantastic feeling, yes? I did the same last month and after being required to get my suits online, it is liberating and worth celebrating.

I can't wait until you post about you surfing as a NSV - it will happen! And you'll be in a cute swimsuit to boot!

ISG -- that is wonderful.

Congratulations to you!

ISG, how good is that? What a great feeling. You have worked hard for that. I want to be in the surf by Christmas. I will have to buy a boogie board. Like you I want to exercise in a pool, another month and i will be able to. How good to move out of the obligatory black and navy swimsuits made for larger women. Grab yourself a yellow one! Congratulations.

@@KindaFamiliar You always crack me up!!!

@@Inner Surfer Girl

You go!!!! Had to do the dreaded bathing suit shopping myself last week & it wasn't TOO painful. How awesome is it to shop right off the rack and not have to try every single thing on?!?! LOVE these kind of NSVs!

Confession....

I only came for pics...

Congrats...

But byebye...

Dude I've been seeing u post on everything n u are funny as hell. Keep it up

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@@tiff062712

I'll do what I can...

Confession....

I only came for pics...

Congrats...

But byebye...

Dude I've been seeing u post on everything n u are funny as hell. Keep it up

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I second that lol

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Congratulations! That's amazing.

We went to a pool party last weekend and I had a massive amount of panic the morning of - my 2XL swim trunks looked massive and wouldn't even stay up with the ties. For sh**s and giggles I grabbed a pair of my partner's L swim trunks...and they fit - like REALLY well. And no belly hangover! One of my favorite NSVs so far.

Awesome NSV! Congrats!

I went back to Target to get another suit because I need one for our pool at home (so I can keep my other suit in my locker at the wellness center).

The first time I went I looked in the swimwear section first but then found that the plus size suits were in the plus size clothing section. This time, I went straight to the plus size section, no suits. They had moved them to the regular swim suit section.

I cannot wait to fit in "regular" clothes so I don't have to feel like I am on a scavenger hunt for clothes.

I also had a coupon for our local sporting goods store. I stopped in to see if they possibly has anything I might fit in. I got swim goggles and a hot pink under armour XL sports bra. I tried it on when I got home. My boobs are a bit squished, but it fit around my ribcage!

I just bought 3 bathing suit tops at Target on clearance for $14 each. [emoji2]

Edited May 10, 201610 yr by KristenLe