Swimsuit Shopping

Swimsuit shopping is right up there with jeans shopping. It’s not fun and can be pretty painful. But, I am in need of a new swimsuit for a vacation we are planning, as well as just needing another on hand since I am in the pool all Summer. My struggle is that once you start searching, it’s really hard to narrow down options from the various prints, one-piece, two-piece, mono-kini, cut-outs, straps, strings, retro, plunge, maillot…just so many options.

I really love the styles and prints from Mara Hoffman. With the Shopbop sale, BIGEVENT16, the prices don’t seem too bad to try a few. My favorite is the Braided Swimsuit with the Slit-Front One Piece a close second.

Lest you think I am looking for the most expensive swimsuit, these next 6 swimsuits are under $100. I love the solid and print contrast of the Shabby Apple swimsuit. I own a different J Crew Scoopback swimsuit in an ocean print but this aqua-striped version looks perfect for a pool.

My absolute favorite is the Mosaic One-Piece swimsuit from Tory Burch. It has a matching Rashguard as well as a Cover-Up. And I love the retro-style of the Seafolly Maillot.

As you can see, I’m all over the place on what swimsuits like. There are just so many choices. I also need a new bikini as well since both of my J Crew one’s have seen better days. I’m going to have to bite the bullet and start trying some on this weekend.

2 Comments

  1. Ema
    March 4, 2016 / 8:23 am

    Be careful with Mara Hoffman, her styles (especially the one-pieces) don’t suit breasts bigger than a B cup (they have zero support). I still have to try Tory swimwear, every year the prints that I love the best sell out quickly. I like the new “highneck” bikinis, they are somewhat new and I think flattering (although not good for the tan!)

    • audreybella
      March 8, 2016 / 11:19 am

      Thanks for the tip Ema! I found a “copy” of the one-piece on ebay, super-cheap. I have a Tory one-piece and the bottom was cut pretty high in the back. Not quite Brazilian but not he full or medium coverage I was expecting. I like the high-neck bikinis too and the ones with the elaborate straps in the back. But I don’t like visible tan lines either.