We're headed for a mini vacay with lots of pool time in a few weeks and I don't think any of my pre-pregnancy suits are going to cut it. I'll be 25 weeks. Is a maternity swimsuit a necessity? Or did you just size up in a regular suit (one or two piece)? Any suggestions for either? We won't have regular access to a pool/beach this summer so I hate spending $$$ on a maternity suit that might not get worn a lot.
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I just wear my bikini. Flaunt the bump! And DD has swim class twice a weeks, so I do this a lot.
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I couldn't fit into by pre pregnancy swim suit by 25 weeks. I got some maternity bottoms and a normal top in a larger size at Target.
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These are the bottoms I have. I have them in black though.
http://www.target.com/p/maternity-adjustable-side-tie-short-liz-lange-for-target/-/A-51640735
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I had a maternity tankini at that stage and was much happier for it. I was definitely a bigger size all over and couldn't fit into my normal suits (even bikinis), plus honestly I didn't like to show off my belly. I got one pre-owned and then I just sold it again once I was done with it since I only used it a few times.
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I bought something similar to my regular bikini in the next size up.
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Team bikini!
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Yes the boobs will not fit in the old bikini, but I'm not opposed to a new one. Just dread the shopping and trying on.
@catlady: There is a maternity consignment store I've been meaning to check out, I'll have to look there! -
I was too cheap to buy one with my first. I just bought a bigger tankini and I rolled up the fabric to be under my boobs when my belly got too big for the suit to fit over top. I was doing aquavit about once a week starting around 25 weeks. I'm glad I didn't shell out money for a nice suit. I briefly considered it this time around, but I'll just wear my old suit if I feel like swimming or going to the beach.
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I just bought a Maternity suit from Target and love it!! It's a 2 piece, regular bottoms and long tankini. I got it when they had a buy 1 get 1 50% off! I think I paid 35-40? Worth every penny! So comfy!
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I did a Catalina swim suit (bikini) from Walmart the summer I was pregnant. They run about $20-25 for a suit, and sometimes go on sale.
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I got a one-piece maternity swimsuit from Target that was really comfy and attractive.
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Bikini if you have the support where you need it.
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I was wearing a sized up bikini at that stage, with the bump hanging out. I was mainly swimming for exercise, so I got a racing style two piece from speedo or tyr or some sporty brand like that on super clearance.
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I got a maternity tankini. The good thing about it (especially for pregnancy #2), is that the bottom comes up much higher. It feels more stable overall and it's good for hiding that weirdo c-section shelf this time around.
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I got a maternity tankini and I hated it. I had much better luck with a long torso one piece, but I was only 25 weeks and not that huge.
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Thanks everyone for all the ideas! Time to go shopping!
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