It's that time again . . . swimsuit shopping

I need a new swimsuit.  Last year's summer after pregnancy suit doesn't fit anymore.  While I have lost my baby weight, I still have some excess post-baby skin (lovely thought,eh?), especially on my tummy.  Just what the swimsuit designers think about when they're designing those skimpy little suits. 

Cutaways - (a hot trend according to one of the swimsuit sites online)
"Not just for the catwalk, the cutaway is a surprisingly flattering way to get the best of both worlds on the beach.

From the back it looks like a bikini; in front, it gives a little extra coverage if you're feeling self-conscious."

Mmmm hmmm . . . . surprisingly flattering . . . Okay, I think I could pull these off.

Okay, maybe not.  Are they kidding with the surprisingly flattering?  Maybe just when I bend down trying to pick up my squirmy toddler. 

I'm thinking a nice tankini of some sort - trying to cover things up a little seems like my best bet. 

Sometimes, I wish I could airbrush myself before going to the pool.  I have to get over that since I want Sweet Pea to have a good body image - I can't be talking about airbrushing myself now that she hears and repeats every last thing that comes out of my mouth.

Comments

[Cityslicker mom]

One word: Tankini. Those are great for moms. That's what I'll be sportin' this summer!

[Chicago Mama Spot]

Thanks for the advice. I think I have to actually go to a real store, not online, to try some on. My suit last year was Nautica and I loved it. I tried looking at their site but it was a pain to navigate so I gave up. Thank godness someone invented the tankini. I tried on a few great one-pieces last year too.

[tpon]

I feel like cutaways would only attract attention to certain unfortunate aspects of ANYONE'S midsection... and the tanlines make my heart hurt.

You know, I started wearing one pieces again after Bean's arrival and I was surpised how functional and flattering they can be...

[chichimama]

Oh, my. I highly reccomend the Nautica tankinis. Trendy yet cover the tummy rather well...