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 2011-02-25 2:59 PM |
Elite  2493    Chicago, IL |  Subject: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!!Reposting from gear review...not getting any feedback there
Edited by pigfinn 2011-02-25 3:02 PM |
| 2011-02-25 3:02 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Expert 1019 Muncie, IN | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! Maybe go with tri shorts & top instead of a swimsuit? |
| 2011-02-25 3:26 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Regular 282 Toronto, ON | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! Well, I'm 5'9" so even though I've got long legs, we're probably comparable. Also an athletic build (aka built a little like a boy with boobs) with no hips and strong legs. To ME, it sounds like your suit is gigantic sized and probably can't "hold" anywhere because it's too loose. I'd size down to probably a 36 at MOST. I currently wear a Speedo suit that I don't love except for the colour/pattern. What fits me best is either TYR or Nike as they seem to have longer bodies. Good luck in your search. |
| 2011-02-25 3:28 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Master 1366 PNW | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! I feel your pain. I am currently losing weight, and it's getting harder and harder to find suits to fit. When I was overweight, I just wore larger sized suits to fit my torso length and I filled them out everywhere else so it was all good. Now that I'm getting smaller, I'm not getting shorter and it's become an issue. I'm thinking that in another 10 lbs, I'm going to have to switch to a two piece for training. FWIW, I'm also 5'4", with big legs, long torso, B cup (and shrinking), and narrow hips. I'm currently at 148lbs and wearing a 34 in a Nike 'fastback' suit and they are just barely long enough (sort of). The advantes is that they are high enough in front that I'm not flashing anyone when the suit stretches out a bit in the water. |
| 2011-02-25 3:34 PM in reply to: #3372900 |
Elite 2493 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! lamb_y2003 - 2011-02-25 3:26 PM Well, I'm 5'9" so even though I've got long legs, we're probably comparable. Also an athletic build (aka built a little like a boy with boobs) with no hips and strong legs. To ME, it sounds like your suit is gigantic sized and probably can't "hold" anywhere because it's too loose. I'd size down to probably a 36 at MOST. I currently wear a Speedo suit that I don't love except for the colour/pattern. What fits me best is either TYR or Nike as they seem to have longer bodies. Good luck in your search. A 36!, no way. It goes up to my stomach!!, I'm not kidding!! Okay, maybe not my stomach, but not much above my boobs. I guess maybe I want a high neck swimsuit as well which is probably super hard to find. Okay, see the shirt type thing you have on your profile pic...that's what I want in a suit, LOL! |
| 2011-02-25 3:36 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! |
| 2011-02-25 3:39 PM in reply to: #3372923 |
Elite 2493 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! lisac957 - 2011-02-25 3:36 PM Maybe a two-piece would solve the "torso" length problem? I swim in one like this thank you, but ugggh.. I can't do two piece. Too old and much to shy to show my mid section at 48yo, LOL!! |
| 2011-02-25 3:39 PM in reply to: #3372919 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! pigfinn - 2011-02-25 4:34 PM lamb_y2003 - 2011-02-25 3:26 PM Well, I'm 5'9" so even though I've got long legs, we're probably comparable. Also an athletic build (aka built a little like a boy with boobs) with no hips and strong legs. To ME, it sounds like your suit is gigantic sized and probably can't "hold" anywhere because it's too loose. I'd size down to probably a 36 at MOST. I currently wear a Speedo suit that I don't love except for the colour/pattern. What fits me best is either TYR or Nike as they seem to have longer bodies. Good luck in your search. A 36!, no way. It goes up to my stomach!!, I'm not kidding!! Okay, maybe not my stomach, but not much above my boobs. I guess maybe I want a high neck swimsuit as well which is probably super hard to find. Okay, see the shirt type thing you have on your profile pic...that's what I want in a suit, LOL! Swimsuits are made the stretch and they should fit very snugly. There's no way your a 40 or a 42. No way. a 36 is roughly equivalent to a size 12 and a 34 to a size 10. Looking at you I would guess a 34. |
| 2011-02-25 3:41 PM in reply to: #3372923 |
Elite 2493 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! lisac957 - 2011-02-25 3:36 PM Maybe a two-piece would solve the "torso" length problem? I swim in one like this do they make two pieces where the top is longer? |
| 2011-02-25 3:41 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Regular 282 Toronto, ON | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! Try Nike then. Mine is quite high necked, like this:  |
| 2011-02-25 3:43 PM in reply to: #3372933 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! |
| 2011-02-25 3:47 PM in reply to: #3372929 |
Elite 2493 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! kaburns1214 - 2011-02-25 3:39 PM pigfinn - 2011-02-25 4:34 PM lamb_y2003 - 2011-02-25 3:26 PM Well, I'm 5'9" so even though I've got long legs, we're probably comparable. Also an athletic build (aka built a little like a boy with boobs) with no hips and strong legs. To ME, it sounds like your suit is gigantic sized and probably can't "hold" anywhere because it's too loose. I'd size down to probably a 36 at MOST. I currently wear a Speedo suit that I don't love except for the colour/pattern. What fits me best is either TYR or Nike as they seem to have longer bodies. Good luck in your search. A 36!, no way. It goes up to my stomach!!, I'm not kidding!! Okay, maybe not my stomach, but not much above my boobs. I guess maybe I want a high neck swimsuit as well which is probably super hard to find. Okay, see the shirt type thing you have on your profile pic...that's what I want in a suit, LOL! Swimsuits are made the stretch and they should fit very snugly. There's no way your a 40 or a 42. No way. a 36 is roughly equivalent to a size 12 and a 34 to a size 10. Looking at you I would guess a 34. I know, it's the curse of the swimsuit, I swear!! I wear a size 6-8 jean... at most. I'm serious, you would be flored if you saw how they fit me!!. I can't figure it out. I must not be looking at the wrong ones. The local stores (Dicks, Sports Authority, etc) have nothing for me. So I am going online here. The one suit I have works, but I seriously hate it. ... and I want to find something for the summer too... that's cute! |
| 2011-02-25 3:47 PM in reply to: #3372933 |
Elite 2493 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! lamb_y2003 - 2011-02-25 3:41 PM Try Nike then. Mine is quite high necked, like this: okay thanks!!, I like the high neck on that one  |
| 2011-02-25 3:48 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! Long torso Speedo: http://www.swim2000.com/product.php?pd_id=723602&utm_source=Shopzilla&utm_medium=COM_REFERRAL And I concur with the others, your size is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too big! I wear a 36 and I'm 5'9", weigh 165-170 and have an overall ATHLETIC build. I think you are probably a 36 at the absolute largest. Probably more like a 34. Maybe try the long torso 34 and 36 and see which one fits???  |
| 2011-02-25 3:49 PM in reply to: #3372942 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! pigfinn - 2011-02-25 4:47 PM kaburns1214 - 2011-02-25 3:39 PM pigfinn - 2011-02-25 4:34 PM lamb_y2003 - 2011-02-25 3:26 PM Well, I'm 5'9" so even though I've got long legs, we're probably comparable. Also an athletic build (aka built a little like a boy with boobs) with no hips and strong legs. To ME, it sounds like your suit is gigantic sized and probably can't "hold" anywhere because it's too loose. I'd size down to probably a 36 at MOST. I currently wear a Speedo suit that I don't love except for the colour/pattern. What fits me best is either TYR or Nike as they seem to have longer bodies. Good luck in your search. A 36!, no way. It goes up to my stomach!!, I'm not kidding!! Okay, maybe not my stomach, but not much above my boobs. I guess maybe I want a high neck swimsuit as well which is probably super hard to find. Okay, see the shirt type thing you have on your profile pic...that's what I want in a suit, LOL! Swimsuits are made the stretch and they should fit very snugly. There's no way your a 40 or a 42. No way. a 36 is roughly equivalent to a size 12 and a 34 to a size 10. Looking at you I would guess a 34. I know, it's the curse of the swimsuit, I swear!! I wear a size 6-8 jean... at most. I'm serious, you would be flored if you saw how they fit me!!. I can't figure it out. I must not be looking at the wrong ones. The local stores (Dicks, Sports Authority, etc) have nothing for me. So I am going online here. The one suit I have works, but I seriously hate it. ... and I want to find something for the summer too... that's cute! Dicks and Sports Authority are not the way to go. I'd also look at www.swimoutlet.com -- they have some really good deals on cute training suits. |
| 2011-02-25 3:49 PM in reply to: #3372929 |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! I tend towards a longer torso and like the TYR suits. My speedo goes up way to high on my legs until I get it wet, then it's "ok". The TYR seem to tend to stretch out the long way - good for you! I would recommend trying one of their grab bag suits from Swimoutlet.com like this: http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/7422.htm I find their suits to be "true to size". Check out the size chart here: http://www.tyr.com/size_chart.php I avoid two-piece and reversible because they tend to squeeze in the wrong places, the edging is too firm. If you try one, you can exchange for size (not color, nor can you return it). But I think for $22, it's a good one to try. They fit okay dry, GREAT wet. Love swimoutlet! |
| 2011-02-25 3:50 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Member 229 Central Oregon | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! Great suggestions and thanks for asking! |
| 2011-02-25 3:51 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! I am in the same boat. Tri http:///www.swimoutlet.com I LOVE the dolphin uglies. All Poly suits around $25 a piece. I'm 5'3" withthe same build/same long torso and I wear a 34 or a 36 |
| 2011-02-25 3:55 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Elite 2493 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! thanks so much everyone!!, these are great suggestions. I have to leave work now and then go run.. but keep them coming... maybe by the end of the weekend I'll have a styling swimsuit that works!!! |
| 2011-02-25 3:55 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Master 1366 PNW | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! This is my best fitting suit (in a 34). Since I'm your height and I out-weight you by 8 lbs...I cannot imagine how a 40 would be hanging on you! http://www.swimoutlet.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=5929&color=9599  |
| 2011-02-25 3:56 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! |
| 2011-02-25 4:08 PM in reply to: #3372953 |
Extreme Veteran 3020 | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! BikerGrrrl - 2011-02-25 4:49 PM I tend towards a longer torso and like the TYR suits. My speedo goes up way to high on my legs until I get it wet, then it's "ok". The TYR seem to tend to stretch out the long way - good for you! I would recommend trying one of their grab bag suits from Swimoutlet.com like this: http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/7422.htm I find their suits to be "true to size". Check out the size chart here: http://www.tyr.com/size_chart.php I avoid two-piece and reversible because they tend to squeeze in the wrong places, the edging is too firm. If you try one, you can exchange for size (not color, nor can you return it). But I think for $22, it's a good one to try. They fit okay dry, GREAT wet. Love swimoutlet! x2 |
| 2011-02-25 4:23 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! I wear a two piece by Tyr. Waaaay more comfy. I cannot stand one piece anything.........not trisuits, swimsuits or even wet suits. I understand that you might not feel quite comfortable strutting around in a two piece. It did take a bit of getting used to at the pool, and I still get some funny looks, but it is just so much more comfy to swim in that I really do not care what anyone thinks! Good luck in finding a suit that....well, SUITS you! |
| 2011-02-25 4:27 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
Expert 684 Portland, Oregon | Subject: RE: ladies, help me find a swimsuit that fits!!!! x2 on the Long torso Speedos... look for size ##L, swimoutlet sells them. ## = normal dress size - not swim suit sizes. Edited by kirih 2011-02-25 4:32 PM |
 2011-02-25 6:09 PM in reply to: #3372862 |
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