Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Swimsuit Update: I Can't Believe I'm Still Talking About This.

So, and update from the last entry about this: I've returned all the Athleta stuff except for the cute swim shorts which I still love. The top felt like Too Much and I couldn't find a bottom that fit well enough to justify the price. I moved on to Boden swimwear and here's what happened:

(This is where you feel a little bit sorry for Marianne because every time I get a new swimsuit order in the mail she's subjected to whining and flabby photos.)

A: The Boden bikini tops arrived. I’m gonna to wear a burka to the pool this year maybe.

M: 


A: Can I show you?

M: Duh.

A: This is the first one. Feels too big. Maybe a little cartoony? 


M: Hm. Looks too big.

A: The black is a size down but just looks like a fancy bra:


M: Better, but yeah. I feel like those are too full coverage or something. 

A: Boobs need wrangling, but yeah.

M: This particular one isn’t doing you any favors. 

A: Ugh. 

M: The idea of putting a bikini on my body makes me want to DIE.

A: Well, right now I'm not too happy about it, but tanks fit me weird.

A: Maybe a halter?

Halter Bikini Top
M: I like that one more!

A: There’s this one too: 

Knot Front Bikini Top

M: Also cute. 

A: Everything else has ruffles.  So, burka.

M: Ha.

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So, just to give a fair review, the Vintage Cup Size Bikini Top I'm wearing so grudgingly is actually super nicely made and good quality, just doesn't fit me quite right. I think part of it is that with my narrow shoulders, a halter style just looks more balanced. I do really like their Tie Side Bikini Bottom quite a bit and I've ordered the halter style top to go with it. Fingers crossed because I am really over this process.

PS. Not to enable, but for the next three days code 8Z4Q gets you 25% OFF plus free shipping & returns on orders over $49 at Boden plus 2% cash back if you go through eBates. Just the thing for ordering multiple sizes of reasonably priced swimwear that you'll probably end up return in a fit of rage. 

3 comments:

  1. check out the marrimekko triangle tops at target. i have no interest in their designer collabs but these just fit really great! the straps are fully adjustable and the cups are supportive without being too much.

    http://www.target.com/p/marimekko-for-target-women-s-bikini-top-kiss-kiss-print-black/-/A-50352843#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=marimekko+triangle

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    1. oh and fwiw, i wear a 32dd bra and the same clothing size as you i think, and the small top and medium bottom are perfect.

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  2. Narrow shoulders - have you tried a racer/t back tank style top? Some even have molded cups to keep the boobs in check. I always have to get separates because I'm normal and my top half and bottom half are not the same 'size'

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