swim

I've had a seemingly-endless search for a great swimsuit this summer. Even though I already have a few that work, a trip to the lake {or beach, roof deck, etc.} always seems to stir up another search.

With Kelli's suggestion, I ordered this tank {pretend it is navy} & matching bottoms from JCrew last week. I got it in the mail a few days ago & really, really liked it. BUT THEN. But then...

Mike & I had a marathon day of shopping yesterday {to be covered in a later post?}. Our last stop of the day was at Target- we always go while we're in Connecticut so that we can stock up on toothpaste, deodorant, etc. {so much cheaper than the city}. I've never purchased a swimsuit there, but have always heard great things from my best friend. Lo & behold, casually browsing just in case I found two of the cutest swimsuits, both under $30. I bought the pink tankini above, with bottoms that are hard to explain- they are solid pink with a perfect amount of coverage, but also really unique looking... the top sort of folds over... They're cute {promise}. It was a toss up between the 1-piece and the tankini. I've never been much of a 1-piece fan, but this one was CUTE. I may just order it anyway- only $28. I'm obsessed with polka dots, and finding a swimsuit that is flattering & fits perfectly is definitely rare. Turns out I have a couple of polka dot swimsuits in my "swim" drawer at home {brown with white & red with white}, but again- flattering is key.

Swimsuit #2... Can't find a picture, but I'll post a picture from the lake I'm sure. Black, straight across {sort of a bandeau top in the chest area}, but it's a tankini. Cute black bottoms. Simple, cute & flattering {see paragraph above re: importance of flattering}. I'm thrilled. I love Target {oh- and we bought spray-on sunblock, too- my tummy is starting to peel!}. And oh again- Mike & I both think it's really odd that Target chose to chop off the top of this poor girl's head in the pictures. I don't think that was very nice.