After New Year’s I am thinking of two things: 1) Getting Fit and 2) Finding a new swimsuit or two. The two thoughts actually go hand-in-hand as I should be getting fit to look good in my new swimsuit.
Right about now, retailers and designers are offering Resort items. I have found more swimsuits I’ve liked during Resort than the actual Summer Collection. Last year J Crew offered the Scroll Print Bandeau. I missed out on it and eventually settled on the Punk Floral Bikini. I also missed out on a Tory Burch one-piece, the Eden.
During the 30% promo I ordered two J Crew bikinis, in what looks like a new top style, the Sculpted Halter. I bought it in the Windowpane print (Top and Bottom) and the Solid in Deep Hyacinth (Top and Bottom).
For the top, I ordered a Medium, which has been consistent for me through the years. As for the bottom, I ordered a Small, though I am a 6/8/Medium in clothes. I find the bottoms stretch a bit and then start sagging in the back.
I do like the Windowpane print and the Deep Hyacinth looks great against my skin-tone. I find the lining is sufficient. But I also have two other bikinis in the Punk Floral and Royal Paisley that I love so I’ll need to decide which one to keep.
Though a bit more expensive, I love the print and the halter neckline. I have some really bad acne scaring on my chest so until I can get some Dermabrasion treatments I would prefer to cover this up. This would definitely be a suit I would wear when guests are over.
And here it is on me! I ordered a size 42 which seems to be a Medium (maybe a Large) but the fit is perfect. I have a few of the J Crew Ruched Femme Tank suits but the ruched part in front gets really saggy and ends up making my belly look bigger. I think I need to size to a 6 instead of an 8 as I do like the ruching. Anyway, though this suit is smooth, the spandex and the print do well in concealing my belly; at least until I Get Fit (see #1 above).
The back is a little lower than where a bra strap would be so that means tan lines are a little lower too. The booty has full coverage, even more so than the J Crew Bikini bottoms, which is a plus for me.
As soon as the weather is warm, Husband and I are in the pool every weekend. I try to swim a few laps in the evenings when I can too.
Have a Great Weekend!
wistfully wishing for sun and warmth. these suits are so cute!
Thanks PhiPhi. After this cold blast we are having I'm really ready for warmer weather.
It feels like summer already in Southern California! These are all so cute, but I am partial to the windowpane print bikini. You look great in the one suit!
Thank you Katie D. The Gaultier is an amazing suit. CPW won't be a problem with this suit.
Keep the windowpane. You can find another something in the pretty fuchsia color. I love the Gaultier on you. Gorgeous!
Gigi – Thanks! The fuchsia is already packaged and ready to go back!