Swimwear!

essie · Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 2 Smiles: 0 0

Guess what? Summer's coming!

Any ideas on where to get a good tankini for a good price?
Last year I got some great ones at Old Navy for a really good deal $20 top + $20 bottom = $40

I checked their website, this year they don't seem to have a good selection

Lil_PinkBunnie · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:32 am Post subject:

Check Aqua La Vie en Rose, H&M, The Bay, Sears, and AE.
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missally · Supermodel Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 729 Smiles: +8 544

Roxy and Oakley make really nice ones. Although kinda expensive, mine was over $110 for both pieces.

seasunsky · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:20 pm Post subject:

I find that Roxy and Billabong has the lowest rise. I tried one on and my butt crack was nearly showing. My bikini is XOXO and was just as expensive as Missally's. Another store is Bikini Village.
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missally · Supermodel Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 729 Smiles: +8 544

^ that's true. I also had to size up... imo tie up ones are skimpier, and usually only cover half your bum Sad

china.doll · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:12 am Post subject:

Usually Aqua La Vie En Rose has amazing deals. Before they had swimsuits for only $5!
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missally · Supermodel Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 729 Smiles: +8 544

^ wow... was that at the end of summer though? Also I forgot about bluenotes! Usually around $7 for each piece.

china.doll · Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:44 pm Post subject:

no it was actually in the winter lmao
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tropical_pink · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:40 pm Post subject:

I would definately check out ae. I have a few of their bathingsuits and I love them. I want to get another one this year, I really like thier blue dot one, and the black one with the eagles on it, its really cute.

http://www.ae.com/web/browse/category_womens_guide.jsp?rcid=womens&scid=cat90032&navroot=womens

st3ph · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject:

I need a new one this year too!!!!

I'm thinking of trying ae...but I don't want my bottoms to be reallllly skimpy. I like coverage! Anyone know how skimpy they are?

Old navy doesn't seem to have a lot either. Hmm, last year they had a bunch by this time of year.

Roxy, Billabong, etc. ones are overpriced.

Winners does have some bikinis, and even the O'Neill ones were a pretty good price.
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missunshine · Fashionista Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 64 Smiles: +1 111

^ I like AE swimsuits. They're decently priced (~$30) and have good coverage. =)

I haven't seen any this season yet, but H&M's swimsuits are pretty inexpensive (~$20). But you would have to buy them early on since a lot of the smaller tops/bottoms go fast.

Lorie-A · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject:

are there any bottoms around that are like short shorts style? I want one of those and then a regular bikini top!
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essie · Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 2 Smiles: 0 0

hmm.. thanks for all the replies
but i m looking for tankinis though

Lil_PinkBunnie · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:06 pm Post subject:

^^I think AA has those.

^And Baltex has tankinis. Just go to a store that specializes in swimwear and I'm sure you'll be able to find what you're looking for. Try places like Bikini Village.

BTW, has anyone seen any cute halter bikinis (not the string ones, the more sport-y yet still stylish ones) anywhere? And does anyone know if Winners has any?
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china.doll · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject:

yea, I'm looking for them too but my chest is pretty flat.. Confused

where can I go?
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pizzolon · Supermodel Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 641 Smiles: +17 795

essie : theres nothing a bluenotes but my friend got a good cheap one tankini that looks really nice.

china doll : im completely flat chested[of course im 13]but i bought one yesterday from bootlegger i think its cake brand. it has heart print on it, you dont have to get one but the bootlegger ones are really good for flat chested people.

china.doll · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:00 am Post subject:

^thanks liveloveenjoy! where IS bootlegger? LOL!
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pink · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:27 am Post subject:

yeah were is bootlegger im also flat and im in gr9 Crying or Very sad

its sad
frilly swim tops make it seem like your chest is bigger along with triangle ones Very Happy

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pizzolon · Supermodel Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 641 Smiles: +17 795

go to this site and click on store location.
http://www.bootlegger.com

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missally · Supermodel Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 729 Smiles: +8 544

Halter tops that are gathered in the middle of your chest are more flattering for flatter girls.

Lil_PinkBunnie · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty flat too, but most of the bikinis that I've seen have padding in the bust. However, they are removable. So would it be better to keep the padding in or take it out?
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missally · Supermodel Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 729 Smiles: +8 544

^ I think keep it in, unless it's really noticable that it is padding and not natural

missunshine · Fashionista Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 64 Smiles: +1 111

^^ I agree w/ missally. Most bikini tops I've seen have very subtle paddings - mainly for making the top less see-through-ish when it clings to you after it's wet.

Lil_PinkBunnie · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:10 am Post subject:

^&^^Ohh ok thanks so much guys =)
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emcee · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:55 pm Post subject:

i need a new swim suit too! i was thinking of checking out winners, cause last year my friend got an awesome deal on a swim suit there. right now i have an ae one, i love it - good coverage and really comfy too!

musical.romance · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:57 pm Post subject:

they have a great variety of bikinis/tankinis/full peices at h&m and old navy. i got a couple from there and they arent very expensive so you can get more than one. I love the ones at h&m. very unique, although not the best quality. for flat chested girls...try zara! great stuff and unique designs. ill probably get a nicer bikini when i go to the states though. much cheaper.

jousy · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject:

SWIMCO! They mostly sell Roxy, O'Neill, Rusty, billabong, etc. that are pretty pricey... they do have a pretty good selection though. I saw some boyshort bikini bottoms there that were really cute (no butt crack! haha)

Off-the-Wall! (only in BC though.. unfortunately)
They have a pretty good selection too.

I really like the AE ones. I'll see if I can grab a bikini from there......after I whip my flabby bod into shape Very Happy

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