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.
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!)
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.