Beach Wear

Retro Push-up Triangle Top Victoria's Secret

If anyone understands how hard it can be to find the right bathing suit, it's me. I have always had a problem because of the size of my chest. I have been a DD since high school, and that has posed some problems... namely, finding a bathing suit that holds me in while simultaneously looking cute and sexy (not pornographic).


I have always loved a good deal so I buy a lot of bikini wear during the off season. My favorite place to shop for swimwear is at Victoria's Secret online. During the winter months they have pieces starting at $3.99! This last winter I bought the bathing suit in the picture, in a different pattern. It's great because it's underwire, and made for sizes D and above. It's really cute and flattering, without showing too much cleavage. I actually swam in the ocean in that thing and my top did not come off at any point -- success!


One thing you can do to stay on top of your size is get your bra size checked. Victoria's Secret does that free of charge and can do it every time you go in. They recommend getting your size checked every six months. Knowing your bra size can help you find the right size bikini top as well.


Bikini Bottoms...
Bikini bottoms can be tough. You want them to be loose enough so that you don't have a muffin top (big no no), but tight enough that you don't have a saggy butt when they're wet. I really like the bottoms the top photo. They are the fold over bikini bottoms. The reason they are great is that since they do fold over, there is more give at the top and it doesn't give you the dreaded muffin top. It's much more forgiving than a typical bikini bottom and is sexy and flattering.

5-Way Push-up Bandeau Top by Victoria's Secret

Now, not to leave out those who are not overly endowed in the chesticle region, here is what I think would be a great option for the members of the IBTC (itty bitty titty committee) :-)


This is the 5-Way Push-up Bandeau Top by Victoria's Secret. It's a Bio-Fit, which are amazing. Bandeau tops are really popular right now and I think will continue to garner popularity as we move into summer. I also like this pattern because it's interesting and has a cool, retro look to it.


I have tried a push-up, bio-fit bra and they really do a lot of pushing up. I'd love to get feedback from anyone who has tried this style in a bathing suit though.


Now you have your bathing suit, but what are you going to wear over it? Well, I LOVE this yellow beach cover up dress from Victoria's Secret so much I wish I could wear it as a regular dress (but it's see through). It's all over crochet, and made of nylon/spandex material.

yellow beach cover up dress from Victoria's Secret

I also love this cover up I found at Target. It's a little cover up tunic with a cool pattern that will look great to throw over a bathing suit. It's a perfect choice to wear to a beach day where you're going to be hanging with the girls because you can easily wear it in a restaurant before heading out to the sand with that retro pattern.

    

Tunic Swim Cover Up @ Target