I’m someone’s mother now. Which means I answer to a new name, I’ve recently picked someone else’s nose, AND I need a bathing suit that’s not going to cause my boob to pop out.
Turns out all of my pre-mother swimsuits do not properly equip me for running around and bending over.
I am eternally grateful for whomever it was that came up with the new style of bikini top that gives you more coverage. Things like that coming out just when I need full coverage without sacrificing style is just further proof of how much God loves me. And I’m not joking about that. It’s not the first time the stores have immerged with exactly what I needed at just the right time. :)
It’s great to be comfortable on the beach or at the pool, without feeling like you’re wearing a mumu.
These are all beautiful options if you’re going for more coverage. Visit JCPenney in West Town Mall to pick up any of these styles – I found them all there! Which means you can get them at a great discount too. Oo la la.
In the marketing department I work in we have a saying about kimono’s. When we’re looking over our work, we try to determine if we’re going “open kimono” or not. It’s not a good thing if we are because it means we’re giving away too much information.
We’d rather be “showing a little leg” and leave the people wanting more.
I don’t know if it was our constant jokes with kimono’s or what, but I’ve suddenly been craving this trend.
Here’s how these can really help your summer wardrobe…
Because of their fluid shape and open front, kimono’s are great no matter your size/shape/age. And in all my kimono shopping I have found that there is a wide variety of patterns and colors out there.
I will say, it’s a little harder to find ones that don’t have a floral or tribal print, but it is possible. So take it from me – you can find some that fit your style.
If you’re wondering how to style a kimono, my advice is always always wear it with a crop top. Show as much as your belly as you can…then finish getting dressed and walk out the door.
Really, they can be worn with a lot of things. You can throw it over a tank top and jeans to add a great color/movement/pattern to your look, you can pair it with a simple dress, or you can (and here’s where you really get your money’s worth) use it as a bathing suit cover up.
The girl sporting the tribal print kimono from Dillard’s is wearing it with a bathing suit (she was going too open kimono in the front *ifyaknowwhatimean so I had to turn her around ;)
I love them because they translate such a relaxed vibe and add great visual interest to simple outfits. They work great with a growing baby belly because they fit no matter what, and they’re not going to make you hot. At least not in the temperature sense – A-OH! ;)
Try one out and see what you think! You can read up on my thoughts about trends (and why I’m doing this series) here, and catch last weeks featured item here.
Meanwhile, check out these figure-flattering bathing suits from Dillard’s…
