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HI:
In what could be the most contentious issue of 2013, I'd like to discuss swimwear.
And NO DF, don't ask for IRL pictures.....
Seriously, the purpose of this thread is for others to share what brands and styles/types of swimwear, coverup's and even footwear that you like and find serviceable while at the pool or beach.
I'll start. For the most part, I have been swimming all my life. I think I've worn every brand of one piece, but find I now gravitiate to one brand when I am exercising in the pool. Excellent quality, hold their shape and color. I have this brand in both one and two piece and they do NOT move when I am bouncing around (no pun intended) and swimming. I can't say they have the most exciting color combo's, but I don't mind. Brand is TYR.
http://www.tyr.com/
For fashion/fun, I love Nanette Lapore and Vix. Last year I bought a NL suit in PS and it is the most wonderful fit, colorful, and sweet looking suit I've owned in a long time. I was deterred by the price, but the fit won me over. Many great styles in both one and two piece.
http://www.nanettelepore.com/swim-2/hula-gal-stargazer.html
http://www.nanettelepore.com/swim-2/waikiki-reef-dreamer.html I bought it in the matching color as above.
Vix also had really great suits. I finally had to retire one last year after wearing it, out. I adore white suits but they generally don't stand the test of time--and fair enough--but I was surprised how much wear and time I got out of one of my white Vix suits.
http://www.vixpaulahermanny.com/
Since I exercise in the pool and need a grip when I am running--I have used lots of different footwear and find them all equal. Price does not seem to determine quality--Vibrams did not grip the pool floor any better than the $5.99 aquasox from Wallmart. For dressier flip flops--I buy those from Talbots--preferrably on sale. They get wrecked pretty quickly with wet feet and or sand, so I don't care if I buy last seasons stuff new, I just toss it at the end of the holiday anyway.
I am not partial to coverups--I have a variety and also get those on sale. I save my money for the bathing suits, where I look for fabric and fit and style--overall quality.
Also I don't mind mixing and matching tops and bottoms--doesn't always have to be matchy.
OK. Your turn.
cheers--Sharon
In what could be the most contentious issue of 2013, I'd like to discuss swimwear.
And NO DF, don't ask for IRL pictures.....
Seriously, the purpose of this thread is for others to share what brands and styles/types of swimwear, coverup's and even footwear that you like and find serviceable while at the pool or beach.
I'll start. For the most part, I have been swimming all my life. I think I've worn every brand of one piece, but find I now gravitiate to one brand when I am exercising in the pool. Excellent quality, hold their shape and color. I have this brand in both one and two piece and they do NOT move when I am bouncing around (no pun intended) and swimming. I can't say they have the most exciting color combo's, but I don't mind. Brand is TYR.
http://www.tyr.com/
For fashion/fun, I love Nanette Lapore and Vix. Last year I bought a NL suit in PS and it is the most wonderful fit, colorful, and sweet looking suit I've owned in a long time. I was deterred by the price, but the fit won me over. Many great styles in both one and two piece.
http://www.nanettelepore.com/swim-2/hula-gal-stargazer.html
http://www.nanettelepore.com/swim-2/waikiki-reef-dreamer.html I bought it in the matching color as above.
Vix also had really great suits. I finally had to retire one last year after wearing it, out. I adore white suits but they generally don't stand the test of time--and fair enough--but I was surprised how much wear and time I got out of one of my white Vix suits.
http://www.vixpaulahermanny.com/
Since I exercise in the pool and need a grip when I am running--I have used lots of different footwear and find them all equal. Price does not seem to determine quality--Vibrams did not grip the pool floor any better than the $5.99 aquasox from Wallmart. For dressier flip flops--I buy those from Talbots--preferrably on sale. They get wrecked pretty quickly with wet feet and or sand, so I don't care if I buy last seasons stuff new, I just toss it at the end of the holiday anyway.
I am not partial to coverups--I have a variety and also get those on sale. I save my money for the bathing suits, where I look for fabric and fit and style--overall quality.
Also I don't mind mixing and matching tops and bottoms--doesn't always have to be matchy.
OK. Your turn.
cheers--Sharon