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My Least Favorite Part of Vacation

Ladies, I need your suggestions.  I leave for Mexico in one month.  I have one swimsuit that I like, but I could use a few more.

As fun as it would be to run into Target and grab anything off the shelf, that won't/can't happen. (I love Target and love their prices, but they hate my big hips/booty!)

I would still like to wear a 2 piece (not tankini), but would like it to be a more "mature" two piece.  I hope that translates.

TIA!

Re: My Least Favorite Part of Vacation

  • Try Kohls. They have a pretty good selection of suits that aren't for 17 years olds on Spring Break. :)
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  • I may not be of much help - most of my swimsuits come from Target or VS.  But, have you tried that swim and water store at Northpark?  Also, Dilliard's, Macy's, any major department store.  I'll keep thinking.
  • I always like Macy's for swimsuits, and Dillards. But I don't know how much you're looking to spend. Also, try TJMaxx, sometimes I have found cute swimsuits there. 

    I think we all hate buying new swimsuits...what a beating.  

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  • I really my swimsuits that I bought from Tommy Bahama for my honeymoon last year. I went shopping in every store there is and those are the only ones that I liked.  I also liked their matching coverups.
  • Thanks for all the ideas!  I guess I will force myself to do some shopping this weekend.  I will also cross my fingers I make enough at my garage sale this weekend to afford a new suit.  Dang, they are expensive!
  • imagesaramc27:
    Thanks for all the ideas!  I guess I will force myself to do some shopping this weekend.  I will also cross my fingers I make enough at my garage sale this weekend to afford a new suit.  Dang, they are expensive!

    They really are.  It's crazy.  All that money for two little pieces of fabric.

  • I will second Kohls.  They aren't as expensive as the other department stores.  They also have really cute ones that look more "mature".  My sister also loves Dillards and she has a bigger butt and hips.  I can't imagine spending that much on 2 pieces of material but that is the only place she can find that fits her bottom half.
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  • I ordered some generic bottoms from Lands End (just plain black) that I love.  I thought I would look for a top to wear with them and I saw one I loved at Dillards.  Just the top was $93.  I almost gagged!
  • imageserlace:
    I may not be of much help - most of my swimsuits come from Target or VS.  But, have you tried that swim and water store at Northpark?  Also, Dilliard's, Macy's, any major department store.  I'll keep thinking.

    This is where I got my suit and wrap for my HM.  It is very expensive but the suits are high quality and I think look and fit so much better than something from say, Target.  But the trade off is the price.

  • Looks like you've got some great rec's already....but I just wanted to add one thing. :)

    I am in your club of big hips/butt. (Seriously... my bottom half is a size 12 and my top is an 8)      Before we went to Mexico last month I actually got a really cute suit from Target.   It was a Mossimo one with generic black bottoms that actually cover my butt ...and the top was kind of a halter with a tie in the middle that covered more than the typical suit as well.  .. so if you haven't already looked this year, don't rule them otu!

    HTH!

    ETA: No one ever thinks of them for this, but Burlington coat factory also has a huge swimsuit department and great prices.

  • imageTiffany618:

    I am in your club of big hips/butt. (Seriously... my bottom half is a size 12 and my top is an 8)      Before we went to Mexico last month I actually got a really cute suit from Target.   It was a Mossimo one with generic black bottoms that actually cover my butt ...and the top was kind of a halter with a tie in the middle that covered more than the typical suit as well.  .. so if you haven't already looked this year, don't rule them otu!

    HTH!

    ETA: No one ever thinks of them for this, but Burlington coat factory also has a huge swimsuit department and great prices.

    Tiffany-  Thanks!  I never thought about Burlington, but I will check them out.  I will also give Target a whirl without feeling too old!!

    Seriously, if you look up pear shaped in a dictionary, you might see my picture!

  • ...aaand just when I thought I was done suggesting. :)

    I just came from the Dillards Clearance Center in the Irving Mall and they have literally a million swimsuits.  70% off the store price plus an extra 40% off of that.

    They are all separates and it would take some time to sort through them all and find the right matching sizes/pieces... but it might be worth it!

  • So, I had to go pick up my little furbaby from the groomer's at lunch.  I was flipping through my instyle magazine and saw an advertisement for The Swim Shop.  It's through Amazon.  Just go to Amazon and type in Swim Shop in the search bar.  You can shop by shape.  It's not too inexpensive - but there's lots of cute choices.
  • imageserlace:
    So, I had to go pick up my little furbaby from the groomer's at lunch.  I was flipping through my instyle magazine and saw an advertisement for The Swim Shop.  It's through Amazon.  Just go to Amazon and type in Swim Shop in the search bar.  You can shop by shape.  It's not too inexpensive - but there's lots of cute choices.

    Asking a favor:  Amazon is blocked at work.  Could you post the link here so I can see if I can access it that way?

  • imageserlace:

    Sure.  Does this take you there?

    http://www.amazon.com/l/1046622/ref=clo_swmh_w 

     

    Very helpful!  Thanks so much!

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