A New Suit

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So, I bought a new bathing suit the other day. Yes, I just came back from Puerto Rico a couple weeks ago. And yes, I am buying a new bathing suit now. Sounds a little backwards, doesn't it?


But the truth is I just decided, while visiting Puerto Rico, that I wanted a new suit. Because my old suit is . . . black. Solid black. And boring. And I have to say, not a single person at the resort had a black suit on. Seriously. Not a single person.



My new suit? Not so boring. With only a little black. But primarily robins egg blue and white. Floral. A touch of pizzazz. Just like me.



I've been a Black Bathing Suit beauty for years now. Frankly, because black is supposed to be . . . slimming. Right? But I ask you . . . is black really slimming when worn in the bathing suit form? I mean, size 22 is size 22, no matter what color the bathing suit is, right? And a black bathing suit really doesn't cover all those curves any more than a robins egg blue, white and black floral print one does . . . does it?



So, I've bought a new bathing suit.



I wonder whose idea it was to change swim suits. I mean, I really would have preferred to buy one like this . . .



photo found at www.fashion-era.com
But I couldn't find one that would work for me.



Ah, well.



Look out Summer . . . me and my pizzazzie swim suit are ALL ready for you!!!

Comments

  1. NatMarch 16, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    I'm with you Leanne! Hate modern bathing suits... but they are fun compared to squeezing myself into a wet suit, now that is the ultimate reminder of every sausage and potato crisp ever consumed!

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  2. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    You go girl wid yo bad self.

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  3. LauraMarch 17, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Now THAT is a very brave thing to do. Yes, you ARE a brave girl!!!!

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  4. LindyLouMacMarch 17, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Swimming every day now then :)

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  5. NicoleMarch 18, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    HA! I agree - why are there so many "plus size" black suits? I had a heck of a time, years ago, finding something "pretty" and vibrant. In my thinner days - I was in blues, pinks, light greens.. not enough in the (anything above a 10) area. SO glad you were able to find something snazzy - just like you!

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  6. Bossy BettyMarch 18, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Sweetie! I have missed you! I bought a new swimsuit recently and so completely understand this post! Let's get our suits on and go out and party!

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  7. KimberlyMarch 18, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Work it girl!!!
    Bathing suit shopping should be illegal. That's why I'm all for nude beaches...kidding...I'm not into nude beaches.

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