Bathing suits??
i have a tankini that has a skirt that covers my thighs and the top is fully covered so it looks like a 1 piece. i got mine at giant tiger a few years back. a while back i seen someone post this site for bathing suits online. Its for plus size not sure if they sell for smaller sizes. Edited my post looks like there are a few pages you can look at i did some googling. Good luck finding a swim suit that you like.
http://www.alwaysforme.com/
http://www.swimsuitsforall.com/Tankinis-Swimwear-D?go=Y&total=&all=1&page=1&sort=&dismissLargeSizeModal=N&shopBySizeSelection[]=4&
http://www.swimsuitsforall.com/Hide-Hips-Swimwear-Design-Fit-Finder
Lot of places let you mix and match a two piece. You could get tankini top with a boy-style short bottom. Check out The Bay, they usually have good swimwear. Don't go for the skirt - it doesn't flatter anyone and frankly, it draws attention to what you thought you were hiding. Get something comfortable and dive in! Who cares what you look like. Are there a lot of bikini models at your local beach/pool? No way. Everyone should feel comfortable at the beach.
That said, does anyone else think we should bring back 1920s-style swimming costumes? You know, with the pantaloons down to the knees?! I'd be totally down for that! LOL
Lol good point. I want to feel good though, and part of that confidence will come from covering up my bottom half -- I look awesome from the waist up... Waist down, not so much.
will check out the links, thanks all for posting them. Gotta keep the costs down as I won't be wearing this size for long (I hope)
Victoria's Secret Swim has a great sale on right now, it's all online (so you can't try on) but the prices are really reasonable (like $9 for a top/bottom instead of $50!)
See if you can find a nice wrap or sundress to wear over your bathing suit, this is what I do. I have a cute sundress I wear over my bathing suit at the beach, and only take it off to go in the water. I feel much more confident in it.