Swim Season- Black & White

Are you just a simple gal that enjoys a basic suit?  Then these black and white suits may be just what you need.

I chose only one pieces to showcase as beyond the retro bikini, I’m out.  And these suits are really very basic, the only have a few little embellishments to jazz them up and make them special.

The first one is the look I’m starting to really love this season.  It looks like separates because of its two-toned nature but it is all one suit.  I also love that the white will draw attention away from your lower half and focus on the top, which has those little frills of black on the cups.

The second suit is for those of you who HAVE to have a black suit.  This one has just enough flounce at the bottom with the white piping to keep it from being boring.

And the last suit is the most intricate.  It has strong graphic black and white details.  I love how the strategically placed black sides will whittle away your waist.

All of these suits are under $100.  So forget all of those sad little halters at Wal-Mart.  Find a simple suit that makes a statement!

Swim Season- Black & White by stylefromthesticks featuring a swim wear

Topshop halter top topshop.com

Gottex swim wear bloomingdales.com

River Island swimsuit swimwear $50 – riverisland.com

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Swim Season- Retro Bikini

I’m so glad that the retro, high-waisted bikini has caught on.  For a few years ago, they were hard to find.  Now they are everywhere and that makes me happy!

These good old fashioned suits offer so much more coverage than the 90s string bikinis.  Thank goodness for us moms that have don’t have perfect tummies and are sporting a few stretchmarks we’d like to hide!

And yet, they still show a little skin, in a fun and none mortifying kind of way.  You’ll be channeling your inner Marilyn.

Here are three options, TOTALLY affordable too.  It’s amazing.

1)       I’ve never ordered a swimsuit off of Amazon so the price has me a little concerned about the quality.  But for those of you who aren’t afraid, it could be a rare find!  I really like how this one has a little flounce on the bottom,

2)      The second one is in a fun color and I also adore the cuffs on the cups.  It’ll add a little something to those of you who are looking for a little embellishment up top.

3)      I am totally digging the last one in two different colors/patterns.  I know it isn’t your traditional suit, but it just looks like more fun somehow.  Not sure I’d do this with any other type of bikini, but for the retro look, it works.  This suit is also an itsy suit, which I think is amazing.

Those are three fun options for poolside style!  You’re gonna love this look!

Swim Season- Retro Bikini by stylefromthesticks featuring a bathing suits two piece

High waisted bikini etsy.com

Bathing suits two piece amazon.com

Vintage high waisted swimsuit amazon.com

#fashion #polyvore #style #swimsuits

Swimsuit Season

Do those two words make your heart beat a little faster?  It makes me want to crawl in a hole.  Every woman’s nightmare, right?

This year, my search is even more difficult with a growing belly.  Let me tell you, if I was smart, I would be creating a line of maternity swimwear.  Do we lose all sense of style just because we are having a baby?  Seriously.  I’ve searched the internet far and wide and still coming up with just about ZERO for style.  That’s a disappointment in this day and age.

I have also come to the realization that most women must be incredibly proud of their behinds. Most other women must think this is their best feature, by far, and want to bare it to the world.

I am not, however, one of those women.

Finding a suit that fits and flatters is like finding the lost city of Atlantis.  It doesn’t exist. Yet we spend tons of money every year, hopeful that we will discover this treasure.

The rest of the week, we’ll focus on some potential options.  Some that show promise…

And for a funny, I thought you might enjoy this little clip from The Middle-

Can you relate?  🙂

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