The Incredible Shrinking Bikini
My favorite part of the warmer weather is bikini shopping. I love spending time poring over my favorite catalog, comparing cuts, colors, and patterns. I’ve been ordering from a certain company long enough to know which of these items will “build” a bikini that will flatter my frame and not embarrass me at family functions. The latter being a crucial element to all of my shopping endeavors. Needless to say, I’ve vested enough hours in the past to have this entire experience down to a science.
Until this year.
This year I experienced the Incredible Shrinking Bikini. Every item I had ordered seemed to be missing fabric. A lot of fabric. In the crucial let’s-not-embarrass-the- family places. Every time I ordered a replacement piece, even when from a different line, it had ended with the same result. Very tiny pieces of fabric where my bikini used to be. Naturally, my common sense kicked with a mental tally of everything I had eaten and how many times I had skipped the gym. No sane person would blame the bikini for shrinking itself on its way from the warehouse to my mailbox. I shared my plight with my sister, hoping for some sisterly love.
Alas! She had also heard amongst our friends that their bikinis were made with far less fabric than normal. To my surprise (and relief), the Incredible Shrinking Bikini was not a thing of my imagination (or inconsistent dedication to the gym). The company had re-cut their bikini pieces this swim season in a more “sexy” style. A style that unfortunately requires quite a bit of adjusting for this naturally curvy girl. My bikini and I have reached a compromise and made a few successful public appearances. Phew! Tell me has anyone else found that their “go-to” company has resized/re-cut/redesigned their staple pieces? Do you have an Incredible Shrinking Bikini story of your own?
Amy S.
8:27 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012
I am so with you on this. I am not a big girl...I am the same size I was when I graduated high school 18 years ago. Also, I have a bit of a bikini problem...I have a whole drawer dedicated to them...you never can have too many. I know a lot about bikinis! Anyhow, I have noticed over the last couple of years that they ARE shrinking. Where before I could comfortably fit into a medium or even a small (at least the bottoms...top's a little different but I buy separates), now, even a size large is not fitting on me. Again...same size. Same weight. Bikinis? Not the same. And when I curse these damn bikinis in the fitting room, I also wonder to myself, if THIS tiny piece of fabric is a large, who the heck is wearing the size smalls?!
TAMORI
8:43 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
“…you never can have too many.”
Oh I don’t know about that. I’ve seen women at the beach who have just one and that’s one too many!
Amy S.
10:05 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
@ TAMORI...I'll just say that I myself can never have too many. I very rarely go to the beach but I do surf and having a dry suit, especially in the tropics, is always welcomed.
Melynda S
8:45 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012
I asked myself that same question each time I tried on a piece! So puzzled!!
scott d. awg
8:11 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
That is quite a dilemma ladies,I hope you find the strength to make it through the day.I will be thinking of all of you !!
Just Another Taxpayer
10:00 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
At least the topic has changed from all that scintillating discussion regarding windmills and alternative energy conspiracies.
Paul
11:03 am on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
less is more!
coventry voter-Jay
12:17 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
I have the same problem Melynda. I prefer the basic black Speedo. I'm sure you would agree it's very slimming on me.
Thats how we roll at Ska-ba-row Beach
scott d. awg
12:25 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
haha ,too funny,all in fun ladies,enjoy your summer
Doctor
1:16 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Remember the old song,
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
Good Year
3:03 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
I'm in a room with A/C and it's still getting very hot in here!!!
TenRodTownie
6:50 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
I say if you got it, flaunt it. If not please buy a one piece
Kevin Oliver
9:17 am on Thursday, July 19, 2012
As the father of 2 girls I have to say WTF? Less is not more. Less is no where near enough. If you look at the girls/womens clothing it is all getting tighter and smaller. It seems that they want our pre-teens and younger children to dress as hookers in training.You almost have to buy clothes a size bigger than your child is just so they aren't to tight. Shame on the clothing industry for not diferentating between an adult and a child when it comes to what the clothes should fit like.
joyce
7:44 am on Saturday, July 21, 2012
You said it Kevin. I remember when one pieces could be bought that covered the butt, what a concept. Not all adults want to look like hookers either.
Suzanne Arena
9:42 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2012
I agree Kevin. I don't take my kids to Ska-ba-row Beach because of the trash mouths and the way the kids dress. It's pretty disgusting and yes, I guess I'm old fashioned.
Less is NOT better and it's unfortunately we pay $$$$ for less and less in a society that breeds obseity is not pretty. It's great to have self-esteem, but the old saying "have some common sense" doesn't hold true for people anymore because that applies to many old customs.
Going to other places like Aruba though....does somehow give me the confidence and I don't care attitude (within reason) to squeeze into my brazilian cut bikini's from VENUS bathing suits of 12 years ago ...lol, they still have more material than those of today AND I really didn't get to wear them much when I was married because I blew up like a tic. Nice to have the best of bikini's in my drawer...and yes, have a large selection is a must.
russell archambault
10:05 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2012
the reason people have difficulty in less is bad or any kind of outfit that is relieving is because americans have turned sex or sexual behavior, DIRTY.
Going to other countries people accept many ways of dress or less. people who hold themselves like prissy little angels try to be provocative when somewhere not being recognized. Double standard or hypocritical? I myself try to dress like a slob no matter where i go> I say let loose, be yourself, dress in less, even though your neighbor might think your a.............
DD
12:08 am on Sunday, July 22, 2012
@Kevin Oliver -- Agree totally with ya.