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swimsuits for the baby pool

June 5, 2012

The last bathing suit I purchased was an itsy-bitsy black bikini from Old Navy two years ago, so I decided this past weekend that it was time to update my poolside wardrobe. As I plan to spend most of the summer in the baby pool with Levi, I had three very specific criteria for a new swimsuit:

  1. No strings that could be accidentally untied by grabby baby hands
  2. Not too skimpy (I’ve still got some post-baby jiggle to conceal)
  3. Reasonably priced

Besides jeans, I’m not sure there’s anything more traumatizing to one’s self esteem than shopping for a bathing suit. I tried on countless swimsuits at a local department store, only to leave empty handed and depressed. In a sea of one-pieces, bikinis and tankinis, I couldn’t find any that met my requirements.

And I’m honestly not sure which experience was worse–viewing my reflection in the dressing room mirror or realizing that the average price of a swimsuit was $115. Ugh. Maybe I should be feeling thankful rather than disheartened that nothing I tried on fit properly.

So I took my search to the internet. Specifically, to J. Crew. (Did you know that they’re no longer selling swimwear in their brick-and-mortar stores?) I found a handful of mom-approved swimsuits that seem to meet my criteria. My only problem is that I have no idea what size I wear in J. Crew one-pieces and bikinis, so I have to order each in two different sizes. Luckily, J. Crew is offering free shipping and free returns on all swim styles all summer!

j.crew swimsuits

These are a couple of my faves (clockwise): Polka-dot ruched underwire tank // Caspian paisley bandeau tank // Liberty underwire top // Antique paisley triangle top

 

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  1. Rebecca

    June 5, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Ain’t No Mom Jeans just praised the one-piece. I still fear the pool, though!

    Reply
    • PJ

      June 5, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      Afraid to swim…or afraid to wear a bathing suit?! The baby pool is a safe place for both!

      Reply
  2. Sarah

    June 5, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Have you checked out ModCloth? I have their “Bathing Beauty” one piece in blue velvet and it’s the most flattering suit I’ve ever seen. Too bad I never actually go swimming!

    Reply
    • PJ

      June 5, 2012 at 2:12 pm

      A velvet swimsuit–or is the color just called “blue velvet?” Thanks for the tip–I’ll have to check it out!

      Reply
      • Sarah

        June 5, 2012 at 2:47 pm

        This one is actually blue velvet. Crazy, but awesome. However, they have the same suit in many different colors and normal bathing suit material.

        Reply

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