Swimsuit Season

As an appropriate follow up to yesterday's post, I happen to do my initial round of swimsuit shopping today. I'm not in the market for another two piece as I have dozens of those. So I made the decision that if I was to purchase swimwear this year, it needed to be something a bit different. The result was an unpleasant shopping experience of a different sort.

My focus was on the one piece. I've been intrigued by the mono-kini, the style of suit with deep cuts through the sides. I had an inclination that it wouldn't be the most flattering style, but I hoped that since there was more fabric than most of my bikinis it was bound to look magically amazing.

It did not however look like this. I seem to have a long torso and when there is only so much fabric included, there's not a lot of "stretch" room available. The result was similar to when women wear bras that are too small = the quad boob syndrome

My next choice seemed safer... a little too safe as it turned out. Juicy Couture has some very cute prints out right now. In addition to these cute little hearts, my other favorites are the gingham and a brushed muted gold (not to be confused with the metallic "highlight every place you'd like to hide" variety http://cvanson.blogspot.com/2008/04/dear-old-navy.html)

I can honestly say the suits looked good on my body. That may be because the bodice has full ruching, secret spanx-like lining, and a skirt. Although I appreciate the effort to suck and tuck, I may just hold off on this style for 10 years and a pregnancy, whichever comes last. I've already cut down on my alcohol, Starbucks, and stiletto use, a granny suit (however darling) is where I
MUST draw the line.