MeanestMomInMidwest Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I wear swim shorts and a bikini top. I'm pretty active getting in and out of the water with the kids when we're at the water and the swim shorts are just comfortable. Plus no problems with creeping that other bottoms seem to give me. I like to wear a bikini top and throw a rash guard over that for versatility & sun protection. So, I'm set on the bottoms and the rash guard but I'm having a problem finding a top I like. Does anyone know of a swim top that's like a bra? I need support (darned gravity), and the tops that tie behind the neck hurt and give me a stiff neck. I've looked at Lands End. they have a cute one with straps that go over the shoulder, but it is soft cup and that really is not enough support for me. Well, they do have underwire ones, but all the underwire tops seem also to come down over the belly. If I want to hide my mamabelly I'll put on a rashguard. So does such a thing exist? A bikini top with underwire support and straps that go over the shoulder as opposed to tying behind the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Have you checked Victoria's Secret tops? They have quite a few supportive ones. I don't think most women would look quite as busty in them as the models do, either. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Yeah, but see how they all seem to tie behind the neck? Am I the only one who doesn't like this? I have a coupon for a free panty, so maybe I'll go the actual store and look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 they make adult rash guards? Where do I found those at? I am very very prone to sunburn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) they make adult rash guards? Where do I found those at? I am very very prone to sunburn Lands End! They last a long time, too. Here's the link to the one I have. they also make it in long-sleeved ETA: These are the shorts I wear. They dry almost as I am exiting the water and provide excellent sun protection. I've been thinking about getting a bikini bottom to go under, but I'm more confident about showing my jiggley mamabelly than I am my too-much-time-in front of the computer butt/thigh combo. Sometimes I wear a swim mini, but the panty crawls. Edited March 25, 2010 by MeanestMomInMidwest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Yeah, but see how they all seem to tie behind the neck? Am I the only one who doesn't like this? I have a coupon for a free panty, so maybe I'll go the actual store and look. No, you're not the only one. I agree that they pull on your neck. I wish they had bikini tops that were more like the bravado bra, with a racerback. Then, your strap marks wouldn't show in a sleeveless dress. They have a few that don't tie like that: there is this one there is this one or this one this one has a criss-cross they make adult rash guards? Where do I found those at? I am very very prone to sunburn They have them at Sports Authority. Many sporting goods stores carry them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks, Mrs Mungo. I think I'll have to try these on. I'm not sure I can get my facial expression just right to wear them, tho! :D The wrap one, although not underwire, seems like it could hold up to kid wrangling without any err...spillage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Have you tried Athleta? A lot of their suits seem to be more for active women, and they have a few tops that aren't halter style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks, Mrs Mungo. I think I'll have to try these on. I'm not sure I can get my facial expression just right to wear them, tho! :D Practice your kissy face in the mirror. The wrap one, although not underwire, seems like it could hold up to kid wrangling without any err...spillage. You would definitely want to try them on. These models are..err...differently enhanced? Than most of us, even if we're busty. So, it's hard to tell what it would look like on your average woman. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 So does such a thing exist? A bikini top with underwire support and straps that go over the shoulder as opposed to tying behind the neck? I think LL Bean had some cute ones like that. Forget it. The Victoria's Secret ones are MUCH prettier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Have you tried Athleta? A lot of their suits seem to be more for active women, and they have a few tops that aren't halter style. I was going to say Athleta or Title Nine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I was going to say Athleta or Title Nine. Yeah but no underwire. I was pleased with last year's purchase (I'm a 34 D) but it was a halter top. I am trying Title Nine but I am not really all that confident their stuff holds up to D girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Did I post this one before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) Did I post this one before? THAT is totally my style! It has enough coverage in front (some of the others I was afraid would show my areola). And the nice, wide straps look as if they wouldn't cut into my shoulders. Lightly padded (as opposed to push-up pads), underwire, and order by cup size! Woot! I could have sworn that I looked at all the tops, but didn't see this one. Course if I like it in real life, I'll have to walk around with one arm cocked behind my head all day. :tongue_smilie: ETA: Thank You! Edited March 26, 2010 by MeanestMomInMidwest forgot my manners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 You would definitely want to try them on. These models are..err...differently enhanced? Than most of us, even if we're busty. So, it's hard to tell what it would look like on your average woman. :D yes, no droopy post baby breasts at VS. They don't need underwire like I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Have you checked Victoria's Secret tops? They have quite a few supportive ones. I don't think most women would look quite as busty in them as the models do, either. :D Once again you have said exactly what I was going to say. They have tops that look very similar to a regular underwire bra only they are probably more supportive because they are made with the heavy duty spandex swimsuit material that holds everything in. They come in a wide range of colors as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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