Bathing Beauty One Piece in Red

After going to the beach or pool and seeing all the girls my age in bikinis, I began to wonder, "Is it possible to NOT wear a bikini and NOT look like an old lady?" It seemed that all the one-pieces available were older lady prints and cuts...or athletic cuts and brands like Speedo. (And I'm not counting a monokini as a one-piece because...well, it's not.) Then, as they have time and time again, ModCloth came to the rescue. When I laid eyes on this Esther Williams gem, I hope and prayed that it would be exactly what I was looking for. And guess what...IT WAS. It's extremely well-made and it's gorgeous! I put on this suit and not only am I transported to a different time and place (a place where I'm sitting poolside and Don Draper is handing me a mint julep), but I'm transformed into a different person. I feel glamorous and sexy. I don't feel like I'm wearing a one-piece because I have something to hide...although IF i did (wink wink), this suit certainly does it. Instead, I feel like I'm wearing a one-piece because you don't have to show all your goods to be sexy. In fact, when compared to all the other girls in barely-there bikinis, it seems like they're trying too hard. So ladies, get this suit...and show them what a real woman looks like.

With the end of the school year and the days stretching longer, some of us dread one thing: swimsuit shopping. Though the idea of a day at the beach does fill most of us with longing of it's ocean spray and sweet smelling air, the thought of running around scantily clad with our jiggles bouncing around everywhere does put a damper on our moods. If you're like me, you have just enough love handles that bikinis are out of the question. Even one pieces tend to hug all the wrong spots of your body. I was a little iffy at first on buying this product, as I would be when buying any swimsuit, but I was bound and determined on being comfortable this summer, whether that be running along smooth sand or reaching extreme speeds on water slides. As it turned out, it ended up being one of the greater investments of my summer. Though form fitting as any other swimsuit, there is just enough ruffle in front to hide any belly fat I might not want to show. The color is absolutely beautiful and gleams brightly in the sun, screaming, "Look at me!" All of which, I proudly say, I can flaunt happily. There aren't very many swimwear out there that can achieve such a reaction. The halter top style is so wonderful, I feel comfortable just throwing a skirt on and wearing casually. After all, you never know when you might find yourself at a swimming pool wanting to impress that hunky lifeguard. I highly recommend this product for anyone of any shape and size looking for a fun, flirty, boost your self esteem day in the water.

A one piece was never meant to be this sexy, but God knows this one is! I wanted to get a one piece before my trip to Costa Rica because I knew I'd be doing more active things like snorkeling and surfing. Wanting to avoid the embarrassment of a missing bikini piece, I went on the hunt for a one piece that a.) would stay on and b.) was not made by Speedo. This suit was perfect. First of all, my most contentious relationship with bathing suits is the fact that I am a pear shaped and therefore, my first concern whenever I'm looking for a suit is making sure my bottom half does not look disproportionately larger than my upper half. I usually like full coverage of my bottom if I can have it because anything that hangs out just isn't so cute. This suit is great because it sits right at the hip and has an incredibly flattering silhouette for most body types - the sweetheart neckline and ruched chest for those not amply "blessed," but lining for those who need the support; and something about the cut really accented my body type so that I looked retro sexy. Best part is, I threw on a pair of shorts over the suit and suddenly it was a cute halter top. I got so many compliments when I wore this suit I almost opted for it over my bikini if not for my want of a killer tan. Highly recommended for all body types!