Swim Top.(runs very small, size up 1-2 sizes) Swim Bottoms. Hat. Bag. Sunglasses. Gingham Romper. Sandals.
I have never been a bikini wearer, even when I was younger, but I’m definitely not now that I’ve had 5 pregnancies. I usually stick to the one-piece side of the fence, but last year all these adorable high waisted bikinis started coming out, and I love how cute and vintage they feel, and how flattering they are. How they cover all the areas you want covered and are still fun. Then when I stumbled upon this adorable red gingham one, I couldn’t resist. I paired it with this cute romper, and my favorite straw bag, panama hat and sunglasses.
I’ve never loved myself in a bathing suit, and I’m not even going to give my body insecurities validation enough to explain all the things I don’t like about my body, but the thing I really don’t like, is the idea that my girls might end up with the same ones. So I’ve started forcing myself to be more comfortable in a swimsuit. To stop shaming myself, and focusing on my insecurities when we’re at the beach. I never notice or care if someone else doesn’t have a perfect body, and I’m pretty sure that no ones else cares if I do/don’t. I’m not sure if that’s going to make a difference to girls , but I definitely don’t want them to learn it from me.
Here’s what I do know. Finding an adorable swimsuit that flatters me impacts my confidence a great deal, and makes it easier to let loose and just have fun when we’re all swimming. I once heard someone say, look in the mirror, and put yourself together in a way that you feel good, then leave the house and forget about yourself.
What kind of swimsuit makes you feel the most confident?
Seriously, you are the cutest!!! And I love this suit and your statement on body shaming. I do it to myself too and I hate it. Might have to start wearing a bikini again even with my c-section “shelf”!
love this! No more shame!
EVERYTHING you wear looks great on you. I get it, I feel the same about my body too. This bathing suit it super cute. Thanks for sharing.
thank you so much Alma!
Love this swimsuit on you – seriously you could wear a paper bag and look amazing, though. Cute suit and I agree with your words. I wore a two piece on our recent trip to Italy (it is a high neck top that is longer under the bust line and ties up the back) and I felt very cute and still covered in it and could swim and play in Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast and didn’t feel frumpy either. It is a hard balance!
you are so nice Tami! It is a hard balance, but I’m definitely learning to loosen up a bit. ;-)
This is everything!!! Love this suit!
I am OBSESSING over that suit and romper!! Love the high waist and the tie-front is adorable!
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thank you Rah! So nice!