My stomach is nowhere near where I'd like it to be for bathing suit season. So, my normal bikinis aren't going to cut it this year. I still look a little pregnant so I'm wondering what kind if suit would be cute but also hide the pudge.
I saw this one online and love it but will it be forgiving enough? http://shopruche.com/marlene-one-piece-swimsuit.html
Would I have better luck with a tankini with a looser top?
Pictures/links would be awesome! 
blogger / coconut / 8306 posts
I felt confident in a one piece vintage style suit with side ruching. I got it from Macys?
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
Ruching has become my best friend. I bought a ruched tankini with a higher cut for the bottoms from lands end (at sears) and it is great. Then last year I bought a tulle ruched one piece from J Crew and I love the fit.
GOLD / pomegranate / 3688 posts
I have two suits I love and that I feel totally confortable in: a ruched one piece Miracle Suit and an Athleta tankini with underwire cups. Both make me feel attractive, hold up the girls, and provide good coverage for chasing a toddler. Neither was cheap, but they were worth every penny.
pomelo / 5041 posts
I bought a suit from VS that was perfect! It had cut outs on the sides but covered through the middle. It's black so it also is slimming. I wouldn't have thought it would look so good since I still have a few pounds to lose but it did!
grapefruit / 4187 posts
I have a ton of black bikini bottoms in different cuts, so I just ordered a v-neck tankini halter top from Lands End. It's ruched at the sides and has drawstrings at the bottom, which is great because I'm so short!
cantaloupe / 6869 posts
I have a retro looking one piece from Modcloth that I love. It has side ruching, underwire in the bust, and comes down low on my legs like boy shorts. It's really flattering!
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
I bought this la blanca halter tankini and it looks amazing on! Hides all the stuff it should 
it was more forgiving than a one piece too
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@blackbird: ooooh lala so pretty! I love the color.
kiwi / 613 posts
I bought this recently from the loft...I would advise to order a size up!
cantaloupe / 6164 posts
Like everyone else has said, ruching is your friend! Last summer I got a tankini from Target with side ruching, and a cute little skirt. I like the skirt for playing with Sadie - I can sit on the ground or crawl around without feeling like I'm being nasty.
grapefruit / 4903 posts
I'm in the minority, but I found that ruching made my PP tummy look like I was still pregnant. I went with a vintage-inspired one-piece in a pattern to distract from my tummy. It's from Figleaves and was sold by bra size, which was great for my giant boobs while nursing too.
pear / 1693 posts
I have a one piece from boden similar to this:
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Swimwear/WS035/Womens-Sorrento-Swimsuit.html
and it sucks everything in really well. Kinda pricey though! I think the one you posted would work, I've found swimsuits suck in the extra belly I still have.
bananas / 9118 posts
I got a great one piece from Lands End Canvas that really makes me feel like it helps suck in the extra fluff
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
I have two favorite styles in multiples!
The first is the JCrew one shoulder one piece, with ruching. I have this in three colors, I love it so much. I feel it's sexy but still holds everything in and it meets the requirement that my son can not pull it off.
The second is from Athleta. It's the ready to run tankini top with bikini bottoms, and a warrior skort on top. I can put that whole thing on and be outside all day without worrying about other clothing. Best investment ever, but now I wait for sales. I have two of these sets.
wonderful clementine / 24134 posts
Pretty! My issue with tanks was my boobs PP were still way too huge to fit on a shelf bra or just cups. So I had to go to Khols and find one that actually had an underwire.
coconut / 8498 posts
@photojane: I agree with the skirt! I don't have time to dig out wedgies when my daughter is making it her mission to escape and run straight into the deep end of the pool!
I love my suits from Lands End. Much more than I expected.
honeydew / 7235 posts
@JessKas: I love this suit -- would you say it gives ample coverage in the back?? I have a rather round booty 
honeydew / 7504 posts
I have this one from JCrew. Ordered based on reviews by MODG. I love it. Definitely hides stuff and is very flattering. https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/swim/solids/PRDOVR~35394/35394.jsp
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts
@blackbird: LOVE this! @rattles: And this one too!! Looks like I need to buy a new suit
bananas / 9899 posts
Have you heard of cyberswim? They have "miracle suits" which are awesome... google the before and after pictures!
pear / 1693 posts
@hellobeeboston: I'd say the coverage is pretty good. You could size up if you're worried, I've had mine for a while and the suit accommodates various sizes.
honeydew / 7235 posts
@JessKas: i ordered it!! Thanks!! Found a coupon code too if anyone is interested for free shipping and discount on select items.
blogger / honeydew / 7081 posts
These are super cute suits! The one I got for our trip is a racerback tankini with shorts, but if I'd looked some more, I would have loved one of the ruched one pieces!
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