Bathing suit fail :(

9 years ago

All the talk about suits, I order a tankini from Lands' End. I have one from many, many years ago.

This one comes in an underwire cup size and petite! I ordered the square neck in deep sea blue. Has printed on the bustline and solid the rest of the way. The top is too long.

I considered bringing it to my tailor but then decided against it.

I am obviously very short waisted, more so than I thought.

This suit might work for someone though. I ordered up one size as I usually do in swimsuits.

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robo (z6a)

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Land's End is possibly the worst retailer for vanity sizing in my opinion, by 1-2 full sizes. This is based on limited mail order experience. I was shocked how roomy the clothing was even on my L-XL frame.

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4kids4us
9 years ago
Sorry it didn't work out for you. I'm only 5'3" but I actually order my tankini tops in Tall when available. After four kids, my belly is a little too spongy and stretched out, no matter how much I work at it (only surgery can rid me of the loose skin). Therefore, I don't want any of my belly showing and most tankini tops are "meet and greet" length meaning they only skim the top of the tankini bottoms so often depending on the fit, when I'm playing around on the beach or swimming in the ocean, I don't want my belly suddenly exposed! The longer length associated with the Tall size often works better for me. And I'm definitely not short waisted.

Hope you can find another suit that fits better.
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yeonassky
9 years ago
Oh the bathing suit dilemma strikes again. So sorry it didn't work for you.

If you don't find what you want I'd get the closest thing fitted by your tailor. It is really worth it to get something that fits and flatters, particularly if you're like me and will use it for up to several years.

4kids I agree 100% about the loose skin and only surgery working. Not sure if I could handle going under the knife though.

Today I'm off to swimco to try and find a coverup and maybe a second
suit. It's nice to have a second one so I don't tire of the first one.

Best of luck eld, in finding the swim suit of your dreams. :)
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
I usually have the opposite, too short on the top. I much prefer a longer coverage. Try a different brand.
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Bonnie
9 years ago
Sorry it didn't work out. I always have to try bathing suits on.
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eld6161
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9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Robo, I thought the quality wasn't bad. The bra top was comfortable and flattering.

It just looked silly because it came down too far. I have other suits so no emergency

I really wanted an updated tankini.

Bonnie, I agree. I usually go to a department store like Macy's or Lord and Taylor. I try everything, and by that, I mean colors that I would never wear ordinarily or even styles that I'm not sure about. You just can't predict what will fit and look good.
gsciencechick
9 years ago
Maybe it's the wrong top, that it's actually a misses vs. petite? I have good luck with their tankinis and I am 5'3". I usually buy halter styles. I also like the skirt bottoms to go with them. I just order my clothing size and they seem to fit fine.