https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 04:26:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464796 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:03:58 +0000 LBee 1464796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I'm going to check all of these out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464781 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 18:56:26 +0000 Amelieisme 1464781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had this one from old navy:<br /> <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=65081&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=895869002" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=65081&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=895869002</a></p> <p>It came in different colors then, but I love the fit and it was really comfortable. </p> <p>I had a tankini too from Gap,but didn't like it as much. I had an August baby and I didn't like that the top would ride up in late pregnancy and show my lower belly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464760 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 18:41:35 +0000 PinkElephant 1464760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, you can chalk my vote on the maternity suit up to "really hate it". Putting it on did NOT make me feel good about how I looked. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464758 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 18:39:59 +0000 PinkElephant 1464758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Am on holiday right now at 30 weeks pregnant - I'm mostly wearing a non- maternity bikini (my regular bottoms and a top borrowed from a friend to accommodate my increased chest size). I've found bandeau tops to be the most flattering bc they don't give me porn star cleavage :)</p> <p>I left my maternity tankini from Motherhood at home. The print is cute but the top was saggy in the belly/body, which not only made me look chubby rather than pregnant, but was also downright uncomfortable when wet. </p> <p>I did bring one non maternity tankini (fits shorter than usual) for days I e had too much sun, but in general I've really liked feeling the sun and water on my bump :). Hopefully I haven't scandalized any of the more conservative local resort workers by having my bump out :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464750 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 18:33:35 +0000 GrapeCrush 1464750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a maternity tankini from Kohls last year. It lasted me my whole pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464675 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:49:19 +0000 Mrs. J 1464675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wore a non maternity bikini! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464662 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:45:10 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 1464662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend took her non-maternity one piece that had rouching down the front and cut out a circle of the liner at her waist. That and the rouching gave her plenty of room for her growing belly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464657 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:43:51 +0000 lemondrop 1464657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a great maternity swim tank at Target- we do toddler swim weekly, and I love this top!! I can't vouch for their bottoms as I'm using an old non-maternity pair of swim shorts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464644 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:40:26 +0000 mrsjyw 1464644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a nonmaternity one piece from target with rouching! :)</p> <p>I also recommend ASOS! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464640 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:39:15 +0000 HabesBabe 1464640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my one-piece at Motherhood-- retro with white polka dots on a blue suit. I've never been happy with clothing purchases online (especially swimsuits!), so I had to try it on in person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464625 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:36:03 +0000 mrs. 64 1464625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm already worried about this. I wear an FF bra and rely on full-figured lingerie brands for swimwear because I need a lot of support. Unfortunately my go-to brands don't have maternity styles and I will definitely need a swimsuit in VA this summer! A lot of the maternity styles I've seen don't even have an underwire and that is just not an option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464621 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:34:31 +0000 Ginger333 1464621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found mine in store at Motherhood - it's a tankini maternity/nursing suit. I love it. It was very flattering when I was knocked up and it's still flattering now that I'm not and it's super discrete to nurse in (as much as nursing in a bathing suit can be discrete lol) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464396 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:05:46 +0000 regberadaisy 1464396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BakerBee: I'm leaning towards buying a flowy non maternity tankini. Target seems to be good bets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-swimwear-1#post-1464356 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:58:10 +0000 LBee 1464356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies! I know it's chilly almost everywhere today, but I'm thinking towards warmer days. With an August baby due (and living in the South), I'm obviously going to spend a lot of time in the water this summer. I've been perusing the different maternity swimsuits and it looks like all of them are online only! Anybody particularly love their maternity swimsuit? Or particularly hate it? Recommendations??</p> <p>Thanks in advance for your help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini/page/2#post-981350 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:48:27 +0000 MrsH 981350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: cute suit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-981222 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:18:56 +0000 Chillybear 981222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought this tankini from motherhood - I must say i love the bottoms their just plain black but they fit nicely, no wedgie and they come up high enough in back so no crack. I havent worn a "full" bathing suit since i was a kid and i considered rocking a bikini but none of my tops fit my new rack so i splurged on this one. Definitely felt more comfortable on the public beaches </p> [attach=132/13/mqv43l.458x510.934969_935639409204_485488380_n.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-981194 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:14:39 +0000 MrsTiz 981194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a two-piece. I just haven't been in the water yet lol I have stretchmarks but I don't care at this point, it is what it is and they'll probably be there after I have the baby so screw it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-981169 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:11:30 +0000 Sapphiresun 981169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a tankini since that's what I wear anyway. I have the black and white polka dot destination maternity one someone posted above. </p> <p>I'm 39 weeks pregnant though, so wanting to keep that under wraps. But I think if you're only so far along and happy with your body you should totally rock the bikini. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-981142 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:04:58 +0000 Turd Ferguson 981142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wahine08: Dude, I could write you a novel on pregnancy body acne... It's been so freaking awful. My face has actually been fine, but my chest and back are unbelievable. It started right after my BFP and at 26 weeks, really hasn't let up. </p> <p>I've stuck with my black one-piece so far (for the like, 2 times I've actually been in the lake up north this summer!) and I've luckily only had to be around family so no one else was subjected to my zits... :/ Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-981069 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:44:21 +0000 wahine08 981069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>An update on this:</p> <p>I am now 16wks and my lovely pregnancy acne has traveled not only down to my chest and back but also some random bumps on my belly! Is this normal with any of you ladies?? Looks like I'll be looking into tankini's and QUICK- First pool/beach vacay is in 2 weeks! </p> <p>I also forgot about my belly button scar from a laproscopic surgery last Dec. Not looking too cute stretched out. Dang olive skin tone!</p> <p>Anyone buy a maternity suit recently? I'm now on the hunt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-841482 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:08:55 +0000 Pepper 841482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: Aww Thank you! You look awesome in your bikini!</p> <p>@delight: Thanks! It's a maternity suit :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-841467 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 07:58:34 +0000 delight 841467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: you look awesome! Is it a maternity suit or from their regular line?</p> <p>I'm due in August and plan on doing a tankini set if I can find something. I really will likely swim only a couple of times. I don't have any stretch marks and my pregnant belly isn't too scary, but my linea nigra is pretty dark and kinda bugs me :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-841281 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:26:01 +0000 Grace 841281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would never wear a bikini anyways, but there is just no way my third trimester bump is going commando at the beach. But for you, since you are normally comfy in bikinis and kind of seem to want to do it, I'd say go ahead! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-840757 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:29:01 +0000 hellobeeboston 840757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wahine08: thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-840665 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:43:57 +0000 wahine08 840665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: You look great! I have a similar top so it's interesting to see it with a bump, haha :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-840658 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:40:43 +0000 MrsKoala 840658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm thinking bikini since I'll be less than 12 weeks for most of the summer! Depends on the bloat though! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-840656 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:40:03 +0000 wahine08 840656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: You look great rocking the bikini!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-840653 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:38:36 +0000 lovehoneybee 840653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 34 weeks pregnant on our beach trip last summer. I brought a tankini but ended up rolling it up most of the time (it was a non-maternity tankini, so it was too short on my belly). If I could do it over again I would have just brought a bikini...the rolled up bit did sort of weird things to my boobular area. </p> [attach=1866/13/mo1lgd.493x600.34wksbeachbare2.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-840647 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:34:32 +0000 hellobeeboston 840647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: Love that suit and you look sooooo cute!</p> <p>I rocked the bikini for a while -- i didn't at the very end since it was late october, but around 7/8 months I did - and my regular suits fit --- my boobs didn't get bigger until later - even though the top was a little tighter than pre-preg.... the last couple of months I don't think the suit would have fit as well, i think i have a pic since i posted it once before.... </p> [attach=1584/13/mo1l9l.573x363.bumpondisplay.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summertime-bumps-rock-a-bikini-or-get-a-tankini#post-840640 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:29:50 +0000 Ra 840640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a tankini. I am not brave enough to rock a bikini with this huge belly. I think bikinis look sooooo cute on other pregnant ladies though! </p>