Bathing suit suggestions?

[oliveu2cm]

I need a new bathingsuit, and I want a bikini. But I am running into this horrible problem where ALL of the bikinis in the stores have halter tops!! I cannot wear a halter top bikini, they are uncomfortable for me and don't offer enough coverage. In my shopping trips I've only found 3 (out of 50+) suits that aren't halter.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a bathing suit that is a CLASSIC BRA TOP? lol! And one that is not a miracle bra? And then, preferably, a pretty suit?

thankssssssssss, I have a vacation next month and want something new
Olive

 

[Liesje]

What about a bandeau (sp?) top? I like those b/c then you can even take off the straps and use it as a strapless bra (wooo frugality!).

 

[Merc]

I need a new bathingsuit, and I want a bikini. But I am running into this horrible problem where ALL of the bikinis in the stores have halter tops!! I cannot wear a halter top bikini, they are uncomfortable for me and don't offer enough coverage. In my shopping trips I've only found 3 (out of 50+) suits that aren't halter.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a bathing suit that is a CLASSIC BRA TOP? lol! And one that is not a miracle bra? And then, preferably, a pretty suit?

thankssssssssss, I have a vacation next month and want something new
Olive

Funny you should ask - I just bought a new (and my first actually!) bikini yesterday ... And believe me, I'm usually not a bikini-person, but I'd been thinking about bying one for years and in my mind I knew exactly what it should look like... but could I find it anywhere?! No... not until yesterday!

The one I bought was from "Arena" , but I also tried one from "Adidas" that was very similar in the model - both of them has a classical bra ("Arena") or still-classic-but-more-sports-like bra ("Adidas") tops and mini-shorts as pants (you know what I mean?!)... I've seen other bikinis like this from brands like "Firefly" and other "surfer-brands", so my best advice is that you check out the nearest sports- or surfer-store!

Let us know what you find!

 

[u2granny]

I got mine at Victoria's Secret. They have some really cute one's and are all on sale now.

 

[oliveu2cm]

ooo sales are good!

I've never tried the bandeau top - I like doubling it as a strapless bra! I'm only afraid it would slip off or scrunch up on the beach. but I've never tried them on so I dont know. I'll def. keep those in mind, as well as the sporty/surfer ones!

thanks ladies!

 

[ylimeU2]

Do you know if you have an H&M near you?

They have great mix and match pieces, of almost an style you can imagine. If you can find a store, you can probably find a bikini top that's just right. I've gotten my swimsuits there the past couple of years, and I adore them. The prices are good, too!

 

[Liesje]

I've never tried the bandeau top - I like doubling it as a strapless bra! I'm only afraid it would slip off or scrunch up on the beach. but I've never tried them on so I dont know.

They usually come with straps that you can remove or change around, like if you wanted it to cross in the back or use one as a halter and hook it only in front. So it'd be like a "bra" top but straight across.

Last time I went shopping for a strapless bra, I almost bought a bandeau suit top b/c they were cheaper.

 

[Merc]

Do you know if you have an H&M near you?

They have great mix and match pieces, of almost an style you can imagine. If you can find a store, you can probably find a bikini top that's just right. I've gotten my swimsuits there the past couple of years, and I adore them. The prices are good, too!

Do you have H&M in the U.S.?! How long did you have that - I thought they only had stores in Europe...

 

[oliveu2cm]

They usually come with straps that you can remove or change around, like if you wanted it to cross in the back or use one as a halter and hook it only in front. So it'd be like a "bra" top but straight across.

Last time I went shopping for a strapless bra, I almost bought a bandeau suit top b/c they were cheaper.

Oh awesome! I really can't wait to try one on now!

yes, we have H&M in the US. I think we've had one near me for at least two years. I forgot they have bathingsuits!