Need Help Finding a Flattering Swimsuit

Updated on June 20, 2011
A.C. asks from Morehead, KY
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Today I took the kids to the swimming pool. Several of the moms there had similar swimsuits that were very flattering. They appeared to be either 1 piece suits or tankinis with a very long top. Some had kindof a shirred/gathered look. I think this kind of suit would work well for me to help conceal my little belly pooch. I found a similar suit on Victorias Secret . com but it is $125, more than I would want to spend. I HATE shopping, so if anyone knows where I might find a suit similar to this, could you let me know? That way I just drive to one place and try it on instead of going from store to store. I have already scoured the internet and had no luck. Here is a link to the type of suit I am talking about. http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=126... (I just updated the link, should work now)

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You ladies are great! Well, I ended up shelling out the money for the Victorias Secret suit, and it is super cute. I did try on the ones at Target but they were all too short in the waist, which is weird since I am short-waisted. I am glad to have some new sites to check out for next year though.

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L.P.

answers from Pittsfield on

Here's a similar one from Land's End. It's on sale for $38

What I like about Land's End is that you can shop by fit solution. If you don't like this one, they have so much to choose from- you're bound to find something you like.

http://www.landsend.com/pp/BeachLivingSweetheartTunicSwim...

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L.M.

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Try landsend.com. They have great suits.. I bought 2. 2 years ago and they look great. Also hide my tummy.

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D.B.

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W.M.

answers from Nashville on

I got mine at Landsend.com and it is the 'beach living dot scoop tankini', it sounds similar to what you describe and is flattering to hide the belly or help with larger bust. Very cute and can be returned to Sears if you get the wrong size so you don't have to pay s/h again. it had underwire as well so really shapes nicely. I think mine was $70 or $80 and you can just buy plain bottoms somewhere if you want to save money....
also, I usually just ask the mom where they got their bathing suit if I like it.

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answers from Dallas on

The link doesn't work...

I got my swimsuit here, http://www.limericki.com/WOMEN

Very flattering, and not as expensive.

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T.C.

answers from Dallas on

Looks like Bug already shared this link, and I agree. I'm not sure this place is close enough to what you are wanting (super cute suit from VS!):

Top options:
http://www.limericki.com/WOMEN/TANKINI-TOPS

And here are options for bottoms:
http://www.limericki.com/WOMEN/BOTTOMS

Then, they have one pieces too.

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C.W.

answers from Las Vegas on

http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Swimwear/-Bathing-Beauty-O...

This one is similar. I can see why you like that one... it's gorgeous. I wanted to buy it when I clicked on the link lol.
Most one pieces will be above $60 so hopefully you can find it for a good price. You can try googling twist-top bandeau one piece swimsuit. That is the style of the suit. Good luck :)

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J.G.

answers from Minneapolis on

Lands End Inlet. Its their outlet store. I got 2 swimsuits, tankinis, with shirred bellys and only spent 34.00 (for all 4 pieces!) I love Land's End Inlet for swimsuits, they are great and last forever!

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S.F.

answers from Madison on

Lands End! They have great styles. One piece and Tankini. The material they use to make their suits helps to hold any extra weight around the tummy in. :)

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C.S.

answers from Salt Lake City on

one thing i found on eBay, was the one piece (the kind that is like a bikini but with a piece down the center) and it was pink white or black.. i got the pink one, and it cost SEVEN BUCKS after shipping! Literally, NEW SUIT, 7$ , check it out! item # 110546835684 .. www.ebay.com

T.B.

answers from Bloomington on

I just bought 2 like that at Macy's yesterday. One is a Reebok and it was on sale for $35. The other is fancier and a Calvin Klein, it was on sale for $50.

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R.P.

answers from Cleveland on

look at oldnavy.com they are true to size and have several differnt style tops and bottoms i prefer the tankini and the boy short bottoms because they cover me up and i hate one pieces and the boy shorts fit great and dont ride up at all

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L.R.

answers from Denver on

Try Land's End, sometimes there is a store witihin Sears, or online landsend.com.

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S.S.

answers from Chicago on

The suit is adorable, I'd like it, too. Hope you find it and let us know!

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K.K.

answers from Dallas on

I found a cute one for $32 at Walmart. It looks like a mini dress almost, but stops right right below the butt. I would have prefered a expenisve one, but I was running out of time and funding. I saw some for under

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S.B.

answers from Denver on

I was also going to suggest Land's End, but I also found on at Target online - just do a google search for shirred bathing suits - I also saw the Reebok one there.

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K.P.

answers from Seattle on

I LOVE this swimsuit! I want it too now haha!

Okay just looked online and the girls are right, lands end does. They have some cute one for really cheap. I actually think I might buy one lol.

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M.P.

answers from Pittsburgh on

That is definitely available at Lands end. I have one that shirs up and then you canlet it down to be a skirt. Very cute.

Also-Athleta suits are AMAZING! I just started wearing them this summer and thier fit is much better than LE I think. They have the shirred suits as well but you can get it in bra size-which is my problem with LE...if you have a chest they do not do you well. Here is one of my faves. It comes WITH the bottom so the price is for the whole thing:

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46669&vi...

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J.L.

answers from Los Angeles on

modbe has longer tops. They are ok priced too.

http://www.modbeclothing.com/swim.aspx

and if you already have bottoms that will make it cheaper. Or if you hit target or old navy for just the bottoms.

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L.S.

answers from Fort Collins on

I have the same baby "pooch"! I just got a black 1 piece from Old Navy last week. I think it was on sale for $15. Very tummy slimming but it's pretty V necked w/ a halter strap around back of neck.. Didn't think I'd like the way my boobs looked, but not so bad on :) Pleasantly surprised.. Black hides a lot :)

L.D.

answers from Dallas on

Walmart has some!
So does Jc penny, Target, Kohls, and Dillard's

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