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Window Shopping Part Deux - What I Chose

As you know from my last article, I went shopping for swimsuit with my teen Mandi and ended up doing the same for myself. After all, I was in need of a new bathing suit. My last purchase for one was from Target eight years ago! And also during that time, I was the lucky recipient of two new suits from my BSFFL (Best Sister Friend For Life) who visited from Europe! So Those have lasted quite a long time!



However, with the changes in trends and style for curvy women, as we continue to squeeze our curves into unattractive one pieces, then came the the fashionable Tankini, yes it was time for a new swimsuit for me!

I tried on several that didn't make it on film. The three that did were my top three selections. The blue floral above was too cutesy-looking although I loved the skirted style, it was not what I wanted. 

The other was fabulous in the draping, it had a nice fitted bodice. However the pattern was not the look I liked. 


The final choice were actually Separates, and not part of a set sold together. I loved the idea of the bright color on the bottom piece, that Yellow is pretty bold.  The top was in a Navy & White Nautical styling, with a contrasting green piping and reminded me why I am a lover of stripes and so I dived in for this look!

I have finally found the perfect swimsuit, and it is a Tankini!  

Talk about confidence and living out loud. I did even better while wearing it.  I did not wear shorts! I am giddy with the freedom of casting my cares to the wind.  That Ocean was Ah-MAzing and I could hear the siren's song as I rushed out to greet the waves.






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