Jump in the Water

It is the beginning of February, definitely still in the middle of winter. However, one can tell the days are lengthening and the scent of swimsuit season is in the air! The upcoming swimsuit season has the lingerie industry all a dither, understandably, its fun to talk about the latest and greatest. This season gives me the opportunity to sing of Lions Lair Designs' praises. They are the premier destination for swimwear that fits the full bust woman. The staff at Lions Lair have several things going for them: A) they know the full bust, B) they know swim - they are located on the Floriday Keys, and C) they have excellent customer service.

Bikini:
I hands down recommend Fantasie's classic full cup bikini top. It gives a great shape and excellent support. Fantasie and Freya have been making bra sized swim separates for years - previously the brand name was Footprints. The bikini tops come in a range of cuts - balcony, triangle, bandeau, padded, etc. As hopefully you know by now I am a stickler for support and shape, thus I stick with the full cup for my bikini tops. Plus I think it gives a little retro shape and I just love that.

On the tankini - which is an American phenom - Lions Lair again stocks several brands to choose from. Surprisingly, Tara Grinna gives better support in their tankini. I say surprisingly because they are not a lingerie manufacturer, but strickly a swimwear manufacturer. The frame of the tankini cup isn't quite as on-target as the Fantasie/Freya bikini, but it is a great option for more belly coverage (read four large babies).
One piece solutions abound as well, particularly Panache and Anita.

I sound like a broken record even to myself, but, when looking for a swimsuit look for the same things you need in a bra: seaming, coverage, a snug back band, adjustable straps, etc.

I implore the beautiful full bust women reading this blog to realize that she needs a swimsuit with an underwire in it. Do you wear a soft-cup halter bra to work during the day? I laugh at the thought . . . but wearing a soft-cup halter swimsuit gives one the same look; S-A-G-G-Y. The structure-less swimsuit is best left to the person who will be in the water the entire time they are in their swimsuit, they will need the buoyancy to hold up their bustline. For the rest of us, please enjoy the benefits of hardware so you are both comfortable and confident in your swimsuit.