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Bathing Suit Season.....sigh


Debra from Olde Cape Cod

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Okay, glutton for punishment here....tried on bathing suits at Walmart yesterday.  Who are these suits made to fit?!  Do any of you ladies know a good place to buy a swimsuit that fits a woman who is not necessarily girl-sized?

Last time I purchased them it was at Sears or JC Penny and they had separates for those who are not a one size fits all. For instance when it comes to tops and skirts or dresses with jackets usually the jackets need to be a size larger.  Ok back to the swim suit, I was able to pick up swim shorts and a top that still was stylish but that I was comfortable and didn't feel like I was showing off too much. Also they had them in every style and color so I was not stuck with something I would only wear at home.

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Oh I sympathise. I hate getting bathers on (swimsuits). If you want to spend a little more and are prepared ro buy from the UK, I have bought mine from Debenhams. They have a gorgeous range and also a brand ironically called Gorgeous for larger women. I LOVE their brand Floozies.

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I love the name Floozies!! North America has a new brand called Curves and it's plus size...bikinis. Now even when I was a skinny young skater and I had the bod, I did not have the self confidence for bikinis. So sure not gonna wear one at a size 18/20! 

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Just received my new bathing suit from Swimsuits for All!  Great fit, great fabric and none of me was hanging out anywhere! :)  I got one in their Longitude line --longer in the body.  I just bought the same size as the jeans I buy and it fit perfect.  Thank-you all and give them a look see.

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Unfortunately, I have this blotchy ugly benign skin condition on on my legs and have had multiple issues with skin cancer so my bathing suits actually consist of a tankini top and colorful leggings for bottoms. Leggings made for swimming can be hard to find so I was hoping the Swimsuits for All site would have had some, but they don't. It's hard having a beach cottage when you have to cover your body to enjoy the beach.

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I wear shirts and long zip-off pants for paddling that even if I have to hop into the water (or roll the kayak) my clothes dry fairly quickly, and some variation of that is what I sometimes wear to the beach when I want to avoid the sun

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holly, long zip off pants? Where can I find those?

Yes.  Academy Sports & Outdoors sells them under the "Magellan" brand; I also find them here: http://www.rei.com/search.html?ir=q%3Awomen%27s+convertible+pants&page=1&q=women%27s+convertible+pants&version=sif  Google "women's quick-drying zip-off pants" and feast your eyes.

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