Maternity Swimsuits – Works for Me?
Posted on: June 8, 2011
- In: Life
- 13 Comments
Add me to the ranks of women who don’t like swimsuit shopping. Perhaps second only to jean shopping in the do-I-really-have to category. But, with an expanding belly and a one piece that won’t quite do the trick anymore, I found myself last weekend at Target hunting down a swimsuit.
Truth be known, shopping for a swimsuit while pregnant doesn’t quite help with any self-esteem issues you might have. I just had to remind myself that 1) there’s a reason I need this size 2) the reason will be way cute/worth it come November. I decided to stick with something plain-ish that would grow with me and not fall off when the girls grab on to me. After five tries and a coin toss, this is what I went with:
It’s hard to tell, since I’m sitting down, but the bottoms are plain black. The sides are ruched, making it look cute and fitted now with room to expand by August/September. The back is a racerback, making it feel a lot like a sports bra – which makes it so incredibly comfortable. Overall, it’s a win.
Do you dread swimsuit shopping? Have you ever shopped for a maternity suit?
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13 Responses to "Maternity Swimsuits – Works for Me?"
June 8, 2011 at 8:55 am
Its SO cute, you are SO cute! I hear ya on swimsuit and jean shopping. Though I actually enjoyed shopping for maternity clothes because I needed a spring wardrobe as I came to Seattle with mostly summer clothing! But now, after 2.5 years here Im still in need of (nonmaternity) spring clothes. And I need a bathing suit for Texas and am thinking of buying online, anyone have experience with that?
The new comment section is fancy.
June 8, 2011 at 9:04 am
I’ve never bought any clothes online. Shocking, I know. I usually browse and then go buy it in the store. I have heard really awesome things about Land’s End swimsuit collection. That you can get pretty cute, reasonably priced stuff. Also, I found this to be a handy guide:
http://modernmrsdarcy.com/2011/05/dont-let-a-swimsuit-challenge-your-womanhood/
It’s all pretty common sense, but I thought about it while I was shopping for my suit.
June 8, 2011 at 10:10 am
My maternity swimsuit is my favorite swimsuit! I got lucky with it b/c it was the only one I had to try on. You look very cute Sarah!
June 8, 2011 at 10:48 am
You look very cute!
I had a similar experience shopping for a swimsuit a few weeks ago. I ended up with a tankini that is actually pretty cute and I’m hoping it’ll last through the summer. I also got a pair of swimming shorts, since my thighs like to expand to accomodate my growing belly. I’ll have a chance to test it all out next week.
June 8, 2011 at 1:10 pm
It’s very cute! Believe it or not–I have four kids and it wasn’t until baby #3 that I needed a maternity suit (because of the timing–not because I was one of the bikini-clad pregnant women, or because I gained 6 pounds while pregnant!)
My expectations were soooo low that the experience wasn’t too traumatic. Plus, the suit was pretty cute and was cut in such a way that it evened out my permanent-halter-tanline I’d been sporting for a few years.
Your suit is very cute!
June 8, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Thanks for the super sweet comments ladies! Makes me feel even better about my choice. 🙂 Just spent 3 hours at the pool this morning and must say the suit gets better and better as I wear it.
June 8, 2011 at 7:47 pm
What an adorable swimsuit! You look fantastic. Seriously! 🙂
Many blessings,
Rosann
June 8, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Oh you look so cute!! That swimsuit looks so good on you!!
June 10, 2011 at 7:26 am
Love it! So cute! Love that you factored in that your girls will be pulling on it!
June 10, 2011 at 10:57 am
I will agree with all your lady commenters. I cute suit and a beautiful woman. I like your reasoning for the suit too. Shows you are not worried but comfortable in your pregnancy. Congratulations!
A Wife Loved Like The Church 
June 8, 2011 at 7:25 am
You look cute! 😀 I’m still in a post-baby swimsuit, but may need a new one towards the end of summer…:)
Seriously, any sort of clothes shopping when you’re pregnant can be hard on your self-esteem…but believe me, you look FABULOUS.
~Alicia
P.S. New comment system! How do you like it?
June 8, 2011 at 7:39 am
I was borrowing a suit from my friend and it was working for now, but I knew it wouldn’t for much longer {would always ride up when I got in the water}.
As for the new comment system, it seems like it’s pretty easy {though your comment went into my “moderate” pile for some reason}.