Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Retail Therapy That Is Not Fun

The only kind of retail therapy I do NOT like is shopping for bathing suit season!  In preparation for our cruise next week, I've been running around trying to find the 'right' bathing suit.  You know, the kind that hides all my imperfections I hate about my body.  Unfortunately, they don't make such a suit. 

I am by far NOT a skinny girl so I can't just squeeze myself into just anything.  To find a modest bathing suite, without looking like an 80 yr old grandma, is almost impossible!!  There are some not so pretty prints out there that should never be made into a bathing suite. 

I have found that the skirted bathing suites are best for me.  They are modest enough and hide most of my imperfections.  The hard part is finding ones that are not full of flowers and ugliness. 
I bought one similiar to this last year.

And to add to my stress level, Steve has a staph infection!  He went to the dr yesterday and they prescribed him some heavy antibiotics.  He is home resting today.  I am praying that he will have a fast recovery. He goes back to the dr. tomorrow for a follow up.  Please keep him in your prayers.  I don't know what I would do if we had to cancel our cruise.  Of course, Steve's health is much more important so we will do whatever we need to.

14 comments:

Circus Princess said...

I agree, bathing suit shopping is not fun. Because no matter how you search you just can't find one that magically turns your body into that of a supermodel :)
The one you found is adorable though!
Hope your hubbie feels better soon!

Tracey said...

Cute suit! You will have such a great time!!!

Shanel said...

I went through the same bathing suit drama last year. I ended up finding a tankini at Landsend and one at Target...:)

Fran said...

Oh no...I'm sure he'll recover, definitely! No questions about it, there's just no alternative!

And I love the bath suit!!

JJ said...

I loathe bathing suit shopping! The one you posted is super cute!
Hope that he is feeling better ASAP!

Anonymous said...

Hannah - I have a similar bathing suit problem. Try going to Landsend.com they have a whole bunch of single color skirted suits made for different shapes of women. You pick your shape and it helps you pick a suit. But for black is always the way!

Mrs. Farmer said...

That is a cute suit! It has been ages since I have set foot in a bathing suit dept. I abhor shopping for bathing suits. I actually have had the same 3 suits for 5 years I just rotate them... I don't know what I'm going to do when they finally fall apart. I'm sorry to hear about Hubby. I hope he gets to feeling better ASAP!!

Jenna said...

Yeah who the heck decides what prints should go on swimsuits?
You lucked out and found an adorable one!

Kim said...

Cute suit!!! I hate shopping for them too, it's so hard to "hide" in a swimsuit!

Hope Steve is feeling better soon, prayers are with him and a fast recovery.

Mugsy said...

I also hate the swimsuits. I don't think I currently own one...but anyway. Hope Steve feels better soon because I don't want you putting off your cruise!

Saige said...

That bathing suit is ADORABLE! I totally hear you about the ugly prints thing. What is up with that and who wears those besides... well, we won't go there.

I hope Steve gets well soon too. I know you put his health first and foremost, but you two really need this get-away. You are always in my prayers.

*hugs*

Becky said...

Poor Steve, hope he recovers quickly and you both have an awesome vacation!

Baby On Mind said...

I hate swimsuit shopping too. It's been years since I bought one and I'm due to get a new one too. I hope Steve gets better quickly so you can both enjoy your cruise. Have a fabulous time!

Suzy, Not a Fertile Myrtle said...

That is one thing I hate too, shopping for bathing suits! So sorry Steve is sick. Hope he's in tip top shape before your big trip!