female only crazy swimsuit shopping

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

Okay, I want a 2 piece swimsuit - I guess a bucket list item. I tried on lots of them but didn't do too well in the womens department. They have string bikinis and they have "matronly". The more modest ones didn't come in my size - I have a size 4 butt and modest bottoms in my local stores tended to start about size 10. Some of the prettier ones (that were not string bikinis) were too big OR were ridiculously expensive... I don't think I should pay $150 for a two piece swimsuit!

So, i wound up getting one out of the junior section. I bought Jr med bottoms and XL junior top and it fits, good price at 50% off sale. Not a string bikini, but not a matronly skirt type deal either.

Anyway it continues to blow my mind that I fit in the juniors section. I remember going swimsuit shopping previously and had trouble finding suits big enough...

I still feel kinda strange wearing a two piece but since I plan to wear a coverup most of the time, it will be fine. My new boyfriend has a boat so I will feel comfortable wearing it when it is just he and I or when I go in the Water.

I guess this is a NSV - I look somewhat reasonable in a bathing suit these days!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

look some what reasonable in a bathing suit

@@CowgirlJane

i think many people here don't/won't say that they really look great

we/you/me are not used to receiving compliments, or saying nice things about how we look

jane i'm sure you look terrific, even though you say you look "reasonable"

thats like me saying i look "ok", when we all know i'm cute as a button!!

2 piece bathing suit???!!!!

how exciting is that!!!!

you go bud - strutt your stuff!!!

great NSV

you've done so amazing, and i love seeing your happy, lovely smile and can only imagine how you look in "real life person"

keep up the great job!!!

kathy

congrats

Edited June 16, 2014 by proudgrammy

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

warning, warning - hijack alert!!!!

i recently bought my first one piece bathing suit

wore it to the beach in GA with grandkids et al

haven't worn a bathing suit in more years than i can remember

i really did look great!!!!

congrats to ME for being so brave!!!

kathy

Edited June 16, 2014 by proudgrammy

[angelface811 100]

Congrats to both of you ladies...moments of triumph...always love to here about those. I am only 6 weeks out from surgery and 32 pounds down but I decided to bring my summer bag of dresses out to see if any fit. Well the first one I grabbed was a "zippered" dress and I thought no way. To back track my weight really affects my face and for a while I didn't quite recognize myself. So to continue...I tried on the dress and had my son zip me up and made a bee-line for my room. I felt the tears start to pour down my face and I didn't want him to see. I put on my coordinating heels and looked in the mirror. And there I was...in disbelief I fit in the dress but even more important I finally began to recognize myself again. Yes!! Hope that makes sense..,

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

My junior sized suitie!!!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

My junior sized suitie!!!

@@CowgirlJane

all i'll say is............

HOLY MOLY

kathy

congrats