Comments on: Beach blanket no-go

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:13:55 +0000

I’m a little late to this conversation, but my friends and I tend to dress more conservatively than the average Joe (not Amish!) and another friend forwarded this site to me the other day. Typically, if I’m swimming with my friends and their smaller children, I just wear a swimsuit (I definitely don’t look good in it!) but if I were going to be in a more public place, these aren’t half bad!! http://www.modest-swimwear.net/index.htm

I found your link from Mamalogues and want you to know that I will be praying for you and your family. I cannot imagine having to face cancer. I personally know people who have beaten this awful disease, and I will be praying that you have the best doctors who can help you fight it also. I also believe that if God chose to, he could just heal miraculously. I will be praying for that too.

Praying you are surrounded by love and filled with peace.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:38:02 +0000

I like a skirt. I wear one and still feel cute.

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:53:04 +0000

I’m all about a tankini top and board shorts on the bottom.

Unless you somehow lose your board shorts and discover this just prior to swim class, in which case you wear regular shorts that weigh about 100 pounds when wet.

Good times….

By: Toast 2 Mom

Toast 2 Mom — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:40:20 +0000

I’m still just avoiding the pool! Actually I’m about to kick it in gear… Mommy Summer Fitness Challenge is about to begin. Of course when it’s over, swimsuit season will be over too…but maybe I’ll be all slick in my winter cords!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:00:04 +0000

I have a miracle suit that I swear by (although it does not make me look like Cindy Crawford, as planned). And a good cover-up - but I just try not to look at my reflection and have a good time, as long as there are no “forests” coming out, I’m good. TMI? Sorry.

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:11:05 +0000

I dunno, I was really diggin’ that Amishwear link, especially the gal on the end who looks like she’s sporting a goatee (I’m sure it’s just bad lighting…). I like Alissa’s idea of the mesh A-line “dress” - it sounds like that would let you wear a cute suit but wouldn’t display it quite as prominently (best of both worlds!).

By: Sugared Harpy

Sugared Harpy — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:34:40 +0000

Ooh, I love those tops…but I need some breastage support or I look like I have my grandmother’s breasts. Wait, I do.

Seriously, swimsuit makers! I need support but not VS super uplifting and out. Make a damn shelf bra, those cups do not work.

I love the skirts, actually. I just think they’re cute. Don’t listen to me, though. I’m old.

By: Stephanie A.

Stephanie A. — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:02:46 +0000

I also go with a discreet skirt due to a skin condition. I think that people think I think I’m fat, but really it is to hide my scarred skin. Thanks for the links!

By: mp

mp — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:22:21 +0000

My favorite is a one piece that has built in shorts, that way when I put on a tshirt I have an outfit..

By: Jakki

Jakki — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:59:22 +0000

I like both ideas. Specially since I have something similiar…2 piece but by NO MEANS a bikini…LOL…whew…I made myself laugh at the me-in-a-bikini thought…I really do like both the bottom and the top, I think they would look really nice together.