Think I'll get this one!

I need a new one & dread shopping for one. And thanks rhizo, I will be thinking of what you said about the mirrors-LOL!!

So, so timely. Last week I tried on every suit that could even be a remote possibility at Lord and Taylor. Some looked good, just not for me. I'm not into showing cleavage and some were very low cut. I used to be able to get suits from Lands' End and still have one, but it is very old. I had to return a tankini because the top was too long. I don't like what they are showing for one piece.

Last year I bought a very expensive suit from Everything but Water. But, I ruined it and to be honest, for the price it wasn't that great.

I want to get to Macy's at some point and try on everything there.

I ordered a longer tankini top and swim shorts as separates. Good grief the prices are ridiculous. It fits OK so it will work. I usually don't even get in the water at the beach any more but wanted one for the pool. I have several good ones because we had a pool for so many years and I was always buying them if they were good candidates because I was in the pool so much. I just don't want to deal with the fight of a one piece anymore.

I have 3 or 4 bathing suits but they are all three or more years old. I just keep wearing them in order to avoid that very problem. There is one brand and size though that I can count on to fit me so if I see one someplace like Marshalls or TJMaxx, I can buy it without even trying it on.

I just bought a new one 2 yrs. ago and I ended up buying one that had the longer tankini top and a little skirt type bottom....it hides the white thigh skin! Lol! Hardly ever wear one anymore but was going on a weekend shopping trip with a couple of friends and planned on using the motel pool.

You'd laugh if you saw me at the beach, I'm on a drug that causes sun sensitivity so I wear biker shorts to my knees and a long sleeved tee shirt that is sun repellant plus copious amounts of sun skin and, to top it off, I literally wear a large hat. Hey, it works for me and I only use it at our lake house. Even though I live at the ocean, I find it too cold for me as I age, brrrrrrr.
I hear you aunt audrey, I used to think the same thing hahahahha

Check out the Esther Williams Swimwear line.

http://esther-williams.com/

I've been happy with the Miracle Swimsuits brand, and have purchased three or so over the years. But I always check them out online, but shop for the style I like elsewhere for a better price.

I did find my choice at Macy's, this year.

Miraclesuit website

I took a new suit to my mother on Mothers Day, she swims several times a week at her Y and loves the Speedo Endurance line for chlorine resistance, and the suit must have the cross back straps.

I don't need a suit that often any more, and gone are the days I gardened in one - I'd rather be a little more covered than slathered in sun screen ;) When I do need a suit though, I go for 'wearability' and comfort - it's gotta be one requiring no tugging, no pulling to keep it in place, I need to be able to move in it without it creeping around or making me wonder what my rear view looks like. I can usually find them at

http://www.titlenine.com/category/swim.do

I bought a bathing suit years and years ago. Never wore it until two years ago when they put me in the pool as part of my knee replacement recovery. Thanks heavens I bought the matching shorts to go with it. Have not worn it since. I don't like my legs.

Two friends and I decided to go bathing suit shopping in Florida at Beall's! We each picked out several suits and went into adjoining dressing rooms. Well, ya should have heard the comments we were making! "No way, you gotta be kidding, really?". Of course we were all laughing like crazy!!! We took turns stepping out of the dressing rooms for the other 2 to see and laugh along with us. Not one of us bought a suit on that trip, but did eventually find suits.

We still laugh about that experience!

Are you kidding?! I wouldn't put this wrinkled body on display in a swim suit! The whole beach/pool would die laughing!

You know, kayjones, that's exactly how I thought before joining our Y water class for seniors. Ooohhh the sights we see in the pool and out! But nobody pays any attention and those of us who may have been nervous about putting on a suit after so many years are perfectly comfortable. I've made good friends and, in fact, we could actually be the women in the op's cartoon complimenting those suits. :)

Well after my Lord and Taylor fiasco, I have been on a mission for a bathing suit. This time I went to a mall that had both a Macy's and Lord and Taylor.

I put one suit on hold at Macy's then headed over to L&T.

I was very surprised to see the selection at this L&T was totally different. They also had the Ralph Lauren suit I was holding over at Macy's.

I was ready to buy the one suit when I circled around and saw another one I wanted to try. There were only three on display and one was my size. It is called Profile and I haven't really heard of it. It looked good too so I bought both. The best part of if I put it on my charge, I got a discount. I then turned around and paid my bill, so no charge to expect next month.

Pheww. Next I will look into cover ups. I do have some, but wouldn't mind nicer ones.

You really have to have an open mind and not care too much about pattern or color. Give everything a chance and see how it goes. This year, suits have ruching , which actually hides a lot.

NO!!!
And that's all I'm gong to say about that...

My last 2 I bought on eBay, perfect! I just got one this week. I can never find one in the stores.

I haven't worn a bathing suit in 13 years....so, no...haven't found mine yet...and won't be looking. ;) I am weird. I don't like swimming. I only go to the beach when it is freezing cold in the winter....to look for driftwood. I live on the water, and I like to look at it, but I don't want to get in it.