It seems like every summer we see all the complaints about how short the shorts are and how tiny the swimsuits have become. I've never been one to fall into this category of complaining. I've always been honest with myself and thought....if my legs looked that good, I would wear that short of shorts. If my stomach was that flat or my boobs that perky and full, your darn right I would be in a tiny bikini. However, my body has never been perfect, in any way. I weighed 185 pounds in Jr. High and 185 pounds when I was pregnant. I've lost 50-60 pounds twice in my lifetime. That completely puts a toll on your body. Some women bounce right back and everything goes back like a rubberband. I think God forgot to put the elastic in my skin or something. Any hoo...I've worn my share of short shorts and bikinis. I never looked like some 50-60 celebrities do, but I wore them and I was happy wearing them. If a bikini makes you feel good, then wear it. If short shorts make you feel good, then wear them. Who am I to say you don't look good enough or fit enough to wear them?
Since having my son, I do not feel comfortable in a bikini.I did not feel comfortable in my tankini either. I've always said that 1 piece bathing suits are A. unflattering and B. Too momish, unless of course you are one of the Kardashians and you have slits cut out of them all over the place. Well, just like every other style that comes around that I say I will never participate in (and then 2 months later I jump on the bandwagon just in time for the style to be replaced with something new)...I purchased a 1 piece bathing suit today. I was walking to the dressing room at Target and I spotted a cute printed 1 piece. The ruching in the mid section looked appealing and the cup support was a huge plus. I look at the tag and behold the maker of the swimsuit was Spanx. For those of you who have never heard of Spanx, it is a brand of shapewear for women. I honestly do not own a single pair of shapewear. I am not at the point where I want to wear shapewear to feel good in something I am wearing. I would rather know what I see in the mirror is me and not me in a straight jacket. If you own or use shapewear and like it, keep doing it. It's your secret and no one has to know. A bathing suit is a place where I accept all the shapewear in the world. If you are interested in trying one of these swimsuits, I've posted the link HERE. I confirmed with my friend Megan that $50 for a swimsuit that doesn't make you cry is not too much. I'm not sure why it says it's not sold in stores, because I bought it in the store. There are a few other patterns/styles. I would suggest trying out one of these swimsuits or at least investing in one that is made by someone who is used to making shapewear. Just because I can't wear a bikini doesn't mean I'm ready to invest in a ruffled bathing skirt/dress.
And on the subject of shorts...I've invested in a little longer of shorts. Now that I have London, I can no longer take my time to squat nicely. I spend half my day bending over to pick him up, find things under the couch, or crawling in very small spaces in order to get him un "tuck" (un stuck). I can't have London be embarrassed that his mom's butt cheeks are hanging out. Good thing for me, bermudas are still in and and so are skinny skimmers.
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