No, I'm not going to a topless beach! We're headed to Bermuda in May. Yikes. And, I thought I had until our annual beach vacation before I had to start the whole bathing suit try on misery. During my time off being sick, I pulled out a ton of my old bathing suits. Considering that I only wore them one season (before I grew out of them!), they aren't "old" in terms of wear. They are practically all brand new. So, here's the thing.....the last time I wore the size I am in now was about 8 years ago. Since that time.....yep.....my body not only gained and lost and gained and lost about 500 lbs, it's also aged. So, put that all together and it's not a pretty sight. All of my available bathings suits are the 2 piece type....not bikini's. The tops look fine but the bottoms.....oh no! No more hi-cut legs for me. So, what I need is at least one black skirted bathing suit bottom with major suction. MAJOR suction. Then, I can just alternate bathing suit tops for different looks. It would be wonderful if Spanx made one because that's what I need. Anyway.....does anyone have any suggestions on where to find just the bathing suit bottoms like I am looking for? I don't mind spending a little extra on them but I'm not having any luck.

Also.....has anyone ever worn their Spanx under a bathing suit? I just thought of that......!

Thanks all!!!!

Judi

Yikes! Buying a suit is scary, isn't it? You feel like you're looking and feeling so much better until you put something on that shows your bottom half more and it threatens your newfound confidence.

I actually gave up on the whole 2-piece thing and went with a "slender thighs" swimdress from It Figures.

Slimming, flattering, figure-enhancing swimwear by It Figures!®

They do 2-piecers too, and design things around what best flatters your figure. I found 2 of their swim dresses at TJ Maxx for $25 each and they're REALLY flattering, and don't look at all dowdy. Having a single line over the abdomen and upper thighs really hides the flaws! I figure it's worth dealing with a 1-piece if it makes my midsection look better (keeps you from having the top ride up or bottom roll down too).

Good luck!

Judi, Lands End (landsend.com) has a good selection of swim minis and swim shorts. I think Spanx underneath is a great idea. You can make any suit into a slimmer that way. We just want to look good right? You're not trying to get something to swim laps in I assume. My big swimsuit issue now is my hideous arms. I don't know of any long sleeve (or at least 3/4 sleeve) swimsuits. Any ideas about that?

Texas Becky......

Thanks for the info on Lands' End. I'll have to check them out! As for any bathing suits with sleeves? I don't think so. How about a knock-out cover-up????????