7 Swimsuits That Will Make You Look Great

on June 15, 2011 at 9:00 AM

Eddie Bauer Ladies, I present to you the bathing suit I bought for this summer.

It is the Isabella Miraclesuit and it's available at Eddie Bauer (among other places) right now for $142.

I got it for less during a Memorial Day sale, fortunately, but let me tell you -- IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY.

I was actually so happy when I tried the suit on that I was sorely tempted to take a picture for this blog. Me. In a swimsuit for God and everybody to see. Hell has truly frozen over.

Anyway, I can't recommend this particular suit highly enough, but I've got more that would look GREAT on you (and are more budget-friendly, too!) after the jump!

I have long been intrigued by this Firm Control Convertible One-Piece Dress (Victoria's Secret, from $130 on sale), which can be worn three different ways -- as a sarong, as a dress, or tied up as a traditional bathing suit.

Target Looking for a bargain? Check out this Calypso St. Barth for Target Tankini (Target, $22.99). Love. It.

Boden And I'm crazy about this Retro Swimsuit (Boden, $68). Adorable!

This Athena Swimsuit (Lord & Taylor, $71.20 on sale) manages to be sexy AND figure-flattering. Perfect.

Dillards As for this Jantzen Maillot (Dillard's, $98)? Want. Want. WANT.

ASOS Finally, this Drape-Front Swimsuit (ASOS, $51.72) has the look of an expensive swimsuit -- at about a third of the price.

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Images (top to bottom): Eddie Bauer, Victoria's Secret, Target, Boden, Lord & Taylor, Dillard's, ASOS

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Comments (12)

MadelynMc

on Jun 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM

I have one exactly like the Athena suit that I got from Old Navy last year for $20. I took off the ugly gold clasps it had on the straps and voila! I love it. Very flattering style.

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KBW2

on Jun 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM

This is my fabulous suit that I got in red and leopard!
Suddenly Slim by Catalina - Women's Shirred Halter Swimsuit $32.00, WalMart!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Shape-Solutions-by-Catalina-Women-s-Shirred-Halter-Swimsuit/15149480

JessLogansMommy

on Jun 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM

Lands end has some really cute ones that are control suits and come in larger busts and taller torsos. The one I got is similar to the athena one.

Nonmember comment from Gertie

on Jun 15, 2011 at 9:27 AM

OMG KBW2! That suit is super cute and what a price! WalMart? Who knew?

Facebook comment from Rebeccah Williams Connelly

on Jun 15, 2011 at 9:31 AM

The red polka dot one is FABULOUS. LOVE it. I like Lands End too because I am soooo long waisted that one pieces are a nightmare. Great selections!

Facebook comment from Katie Thomas

I'm rocking a bikini this summer. Stretch marks and saggy baby belly and all! Naysayers be damned, I shouldn't have to 'cover up' where my two little miricles came from. I'm young and hot and if someone doesn't like my tummy they can look away. :D

Bethsunshine

on Jun 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM

I got the same one as KBW2 from Walmart and I also have this one from target.http://www.target.com/Merona-Polka-Dot-Bandeau-Shirred-Swimsuit/dp/B003BMQHNI/ref=br_1_10?ie=UTF8&id=Merona%20Polka-Dot%20Bandeau%20Shirred%20Swimsuit&node=13706071&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=1&sr=1-10&qid=1308146269&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_brand-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1

They both cover up a multitude of sins, without looking frumpy and they aren't expensive at all!!

MaggieCC

on Jun 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM

KBW2 - That looks like a great suit - has so many wonderful reviews on the site as well! Thanks for sharing!

sweetcherry_59

on Jun 15, 2011 at 12:32 PM

KBW2- I also have the same swimwuit in the teal. I just got it a couple days ago and I can't wait to wear it! I went to every store and searched everywhere online and I was so stoked when I found that one. I was nervous about ordering something like a swimsuit online but when I got it I was so happy. It makes me look so skinny! I am seriously in love with that suit!

Facebook comment from Elizabeth Pattison

on Jun 15, 2011 at 12:49 PM

I recently go this in teal from Landsend for $44. It totally shapes my body, especailly around the waist line. Love it! :)

http://www.landsend.com/pp/AlloverControlSlenderSweetheartSwimsuit~222479_593.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::BLA&CM_MERCH=search-_-397916&origin=search