When I saw this photo taken last summer, I knew it was time to buy a new swimsuit.
Why? Because clearly, my bosom wasn’t getting the support it needed from my old cossie. Even the cover up didn’t cover it up – a bit of a fashion faux pas right there.
One advantage of being a bit older and more experienced in the ways of swimsuits, is that I don’t even bother with one piece bathers. I already know they don’t suit my apple shaped body.
There is just something about the glistening fabric pulled taut over my abdomen, that gives me the appearance of … well … an apple. Which is all very well for apples, but not for a human female.
So at least I could eliminate one piece swimsuits from my search.
The Best Swimsuit Style for an Apple Shape
I do have a bikini which I like, but, I’m not entirely comfortable wearing it in public. I think it’s because my white tummy is brighter than any fluorescent lighting – and considering it’s a part of my body I *don’t* want the eye to focus on …
So I was looking for a tankini, the best swimsuit style for a bit of a pot belly an apple shape.
Now it’s pretty rare to find a swimsuit that I actually feel good in – so you can imagine my surprise when I had not one, but TWO finalists in the competition for “Janet’s Swimsuit of the Year 2016”.
I posted the following pic on the Middle Aged Mama Instagram, asking for help to decide:
But I ended up more confused than ever!
The majority of you were very enthusiastic about the colour and pattern of the striped swimsuit on the right. I had to agree – so I bought it.
However, there were also quite a few of you voting for the print swimsuit on the left, citing the more flattering cup shape. There were also a couple of comments noting that it draws the eye to my face, rather than the swimsuit (and the body in it).
So yup, I bought that one too 😉 .
Luckily, Best and Less had a 30% off swimwear sale, so instead of paying $25 each – I came home with two swimsuits for just $35.
At least I won’t feel like a complete frump when I hit the pool or beach in Bali this summer!
Are there any other apple-shapes out there? Have you got a swimsuit ready for summer?!
Linking with Kylie Purtell because I Blog on Tuesdays (IBOT).