More on Swim Skirts!

Wow, have I gotten a great response to my recent blog on torture and it’s true meaning. If you did not read my most recent blog, do so. It is about swimsuit shopping.

I received a tremendous amount of emails telling me how much it made them laugh and oh how much they could relate. Bingo on all counts. I love to make people laugh, and we all need to learn how to laugh more at life and ourselves. But it is fun to hear from all the women who can relate. It tells me that this is being read and being sought by women of my generation.

BUT, what is too funny is the number of emails and comments I have received concerning the section on skirt swimsuits. Either others replied to me or through a friend that they had a skirt suit. Sorry ladies, I just had to add that section to the piece. I have a friend who several years ago was discussing clothing for large women. She is so funny in her description of any event, and her story about thinking of the dancing hippos in regards to skirt swimsuits continues to pop in my mind every time I look at a swim suit with a skirt.

But I must admit, I too have skirt cover ups and a swim skirt. We own a boat, so there are times where I just don’t want everything hanging out for all to see, and it seems more and more there is more to see!! There was a time when I did not like anything but a two piece, any more fabric than that seemed like wearing clothes to the pool or beach. But as I have gotten older, those tan strips across my midriff are not cute! So I have moved over to the tankini and love them! Interesting how opinions can change!

On our recent cruise with several Bikinis and Bifocals women I made note of what type suits were around the pool. And believe me there are all types. Several women have noted to me there are some great sites to purchase suits, travelsmith.com, landsend.com and even victoriasecrets.com carries swim skirts!!! So ladies I apologize for the joke on the swim skirt, they are cute and can be sexy. Hey, even Victoriasecret.com had tummy control swim skirts, now that’s my kind of suit! I even found sites that sell really sexy suits that had thong swim skirts. Or, back to reality here, there are the suits with shorts that are cute if you need something to wear and look sporty such as some on suimsuitsforall.com or alwaysforme.com. There are so many to choose from I would venture to say that we can all find something for our needs and taste.

Of course there will always be those cute young bodies around the pool with the bikinis, or a few thongs that make us wish for our younger days. But then again there will always be those who show up at the pool and did not have sense enough to keep a cover up on! I believe they are put there to make us feel great and grateful about how we look. What did I read once, the number one reason for dieting was a class reunion? Well I think the number one reason for diet and exercise is a vacation that includes pool time - swim skirt or no swim skirt!

Have you found some great swim suits or sites that carry some great suits? Let me know, I would love to share with others. Have a great day!