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I have been wondering this same exact thing and hope someone can give advice. I'm not a fan of my pp body and am not sure if I should just go the tankini route or what.

I'm not really a fan of the high waisted bottoms but that's just my style/taste. I would feel like it would squeeze my pooch too much (that's where I gain) and think a one piece would be more flattering.

However I am such a fan of rash guards! I feel like it looks like I'm just sun conscious, not SELF conscious, if that makes sense. I felt much less grumpy in that with a regular bikini top and bottom underneath, than I did in my tankini.

I don't actually own one so take this with a grain of salt, but I think they tend to accentuate problem areas on people who aren't very thin (which is why I don't have one!). I think a tankini with a string bottom is the way to go. I'm also not usually a fan of one-pieces because I feel like they look sort of mom-ish, but I have this one and it's flattering and sexy.

http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/robin-piccone-penelope-crochet-overlay-one-piece-swimsuit/3240353

@lawbee11: I have this swimsuit it looks killer on. I got it for a family trip to Hawaii so my nephews could not pull down a bikini in the pool. It's imortant to wear lots of sunscreen though. I got weird lines on my stomach one day.

Don't knock til you try it! The high waisted bikini looks good to me and the cut out one piece is very sexy.

@lawbee11: I love that! So sexy!

I feel you. I felt like a 2 piece highlighted my stomach more, as others have said. This is the suit I went with - it's got a lot of spanx type material so it holds everything in, and in place!

@ladybee: @Ra: I actually felt good in it, so it was worth the $$ to me! Nordstrom has free returns too, so you could try it out and send it back if you don't like it.
@blackbird: yeah, I don't have any "tall people" problems over here

Another vote for the miracle suits!

If you want to go the high-waisted two piece route, I think something like this would be super flattering.

In my experience, you have to be super careful with the high-waisted bottoms because if they are too structured or are too fitted at the top, they can create a mushroom effect and make matters worse. I think these ones would be great because they allow you to adjust them based on where your natural waistline falls (which is so crucial!) See how they fit on the model...super cute!
http://www.ae.com/aerie/browse/product.jsp?productId=1753_8359_567&bundleCatId=cat7270027&catId=cat7280001

http://www.ae.com/aerie/browse/product.jsp?productId=0752_8509_567&bundleCatId=cat7270027&catId=cat7280001

I swear by this swimsuit line and you can't beat the price. I am partial to the one piece for myself
http://www.walmart.com/ip/38764306 But there is also a 2-piece: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Suddenly-Slim-by-Catalina-Women-s-Retro-High-Waisted-Slimming-Bikini/38764191?action=product_interest&action_type=title&placement_id=irs-2-m1&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id=AFgyxviAqQRmncwFkrYk0s&category=&client_guid=72692518-89bb-401b-8475-9cfc5c8b0e7e&customer_id_enc=&config_id=2&parent_item_id=29507963&parent_anchor_item_id=29507963&guid=a43c000f-4bca-4adb-8496-f7ca8d15bd6f&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&beacon_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n

@yoursilverlining: I wish more companies sold swimsuits in a long option. I'm sure a one piece is in my future!

@Ra: this similar to the one you posted. It has great reviews and there are a few other colors/solids. I think it is so pretty! http://m.anthropologie.com/mobile/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=29296753&catId=#/

You can even see pictures of people wearing it on their site in the reviews. Good luck!

@Bea: I love that!!

My Husband just bought me some new bikins from VS, unfortunately he thinks I'n much smaller than I am I have to exchange al the bottoms!

@sorrycharlie: It runs true to size for me but it's easy to return to a store if needed. I don't usually shop at Walmart but this was recommended and I figured why not try it? I get so many compliments. It's also really easy and comfortable chasing after our toddler. This is the only suit I've ever had that stays put perfectly!

@Finfan: Oo I like these, esp the $! Might give these a try before splurging on a miracle suit!