Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Swimsuit Season is right around the corner....

So today it almost hit 90 degrees out (it still could...it's only 3:30pm) so I've got summer on the brain.  It's hot out there!  My kids are already begging to go to the neighborhood pool (that's not even open yet) so I figured I better start looking for a swimsuit suit or two now!  I haven't purchased a new swimsuit in about 4 years (besides the one I bought 2 years ago and it was the wrong size and I forgot to send it back within 30 days so now I'm stuck with it).  It's time for some new options.  Here are a few I've been looking at:

Swimsuit Possibilites



I think my favorites so far are the purple J Crew ruched one piece (has removable straps that I'd use), the Lime Ricki black one-piece with the cute ruffle at the bottom and the the multi-color Lime Ricki Tankini Top with the reddish-pink bottoms.  Super cute!

How about you?  Has your swimsuit shopping mission 2012 commenced?  Or do you plan to avoid it like I have the past few years?  I'd love to know if you see any cute swimsuits anywhere...let me know in the comments if I'm missing something cute (I'm sure I am).

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  1. I haven't bought a new swim suit for at least a year - and have been on the look out for something for our upcoming trip to Aruba. I just ordered this one from white house black market:
    http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?productId=570038086&prd=Red+Polka+Dot+OnePiece

    Swim suit shopping is the worst. I hope it works out. Good luck with what ever you pick!

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    1. That is super cute...love the color! It'll be so cute on! I never even thought to look at WHBM...thanks for the idea!

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  2. Oh CUTE - I have never heard of Lime Ricki, but you can bet I have my cart loaded up with their swimsuits now - they are awesome! And reasonable! I was so disappointed when I tried a J. Crew suit a couple of months ago, I loved the print but the fit was so off :( I have a couple of suits from Athleta and a couple from Target, and I love the ones I picked up from Down East and Modbe...I have plenty of suits - now I just need a good ab workout to go with them, haha!

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    1. haha...don't we all! So glad you liked the ones you ended up getting from Down East and Modbe...ahh, swimsuit shopping is such hard work!

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  3. A while back I posted a few photos on my blog about some Old Navy suits I liked. I was surprised how pretty they were.

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    1. I remember that post actually...I've never had great luck at Old Navy because their swimsuits aren't long enough on my torso though...bummer because they did have some cute ones this year!

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  4. I just got the Lime Ricki polka dot one and it is so adorable!

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    1. Seeing as how we won't be seeing each other this summer (BOO!) I suppose I'd be safe getting that one too. =) Another friend of mine just ordered it too...thinking I'll have to give it a go as well. I'll probably just order a bunch of them all at once and try them all on, then return what doesn't work out.

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  5. I scooped up a cute one shoulder ruched one piece from J Crew in a fun minty color. I am so excited to pull it out for the summer! It's hard to find cute/affordable once pieces (I don't dare venture out in a two piece!) that don't break the bank so when this JC went on sale plus 30% off I grabbed it faster than you can say "Splash!" :)

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    1. I need to try a few on to see how the sizing is so I can be ready and prepared to pick something up when it hits sale...smart! The minty one sounds cute! =)

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  6. I have two Lime Ricki swimsuits that I bought two years ago and I absolutely LOVE them. Love. I am going to buy another swimsuit this year from them not because I need one, but because I want one. Seriously, their suits are the best. Wearing their swimsuits was the first time I ever felt comfortable in a swimsuit.

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    1. Good to know! You should be making money off advertising for them...you've totally got me convinced they are the only way to go! =)

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    2. Hee! I really do love them. I should thank you for reminding me I need to order my suit now, while the selection and sizes are still good. Oh! The Lime Ricki suits tend to run a little small. Be sure to check the sizing guide.

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  7. Oh man, the dreaded swimsuit search. I have never had a suit that I absolutely LOVED. I'm strongly contemplating ordering either the Dolly Gingham Maillot or the Cannes Maillot. Big bucks, but hey...if it's love....worth it. J. Crew sale swimsuits are also tempting me, but have never purchased a swimsuit from them before. I've gotta say the purple J.Crew suit is my favorite out of your picks. It would look stunning on you. May the swimsuit force be with you...

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    1. Ahh, thanks Molly! I'm not sure why I have't ever tried any J Crew suite before...just haven't taken the time to look there I suppose. Hope you find something you like too!

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  8. I am surprised no one has mentioned Hapari. You should check it out. They have great suits.

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    1. I've had another friend mention them before as well...I'll take a look there as well. Thanks for the tip!

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