Jul 19, 2011

Ten-Word Tuesday – The Bathing Suit Edition

This past weekend Bossy had the opportunity to join her friend Amy at the beach. Oh happy day! The promise of sun, salt air, waves — the terror of bathing suit season!

Bossy has never had a decent, flattering swimsuit her entire life. For one thing, the suit must prove its mettle in ocean waves and Vermont lakes. Bossy doesn’t need a bathing suit as much as a romping suit. Maybe this explains why Bossy’s bathing suit for the last decade has consisted of a jogging bra and a stretched tankini bottom with a built-in skirt:

But this year Bossy purchased a swimsuit at a very exclusive high end boutique named Target:

Bossy admits it’s a wee old fashioned, but Bossy enjoys its modesty. In fact, if Target manufactured one of these suits in a floor-length model, Bossy would have purchased it in every color:

Bossy didn’t even mind when Bossy’s friend Amy pointed out that Bossy’s suit is more like a beach cover-up than a suit. Bossy refers to that as one-stop shopping!

Bossy can sum up her attitude toward bathing suits in this way: Bossy would never ever never live in a warm climate.

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about a bathing suit, past or present, that you loved? Or tell Bossy about a bathing suit nightmare. Or tell Bossy about how you go about selecting a swimsuit. Or tell Bossy what kind of suit Bossy should buy. Or just whatever whatever bathing suit. Okay?

And be sure to check back later today for the best bathing suit stories on the web.

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79 comments

1. 1
   on July 19th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
   Kizz said:

   Have two new bathing skorts. Have only been bathing once.

   (For the record I usually write what I want to say for 10 Word Tuesday without counting then count and adjust. That one right there above this disclaimer? Came out in exactly 10 on the first try! I think I’m getting the hang of this.)


2. 2
   on July 19th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
   WebSavvyMom said:

   –>Fat looks better tan, so take your clothes off!


3. 3
   on July 19th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
   WebSavvyMom said:

   –>Drawer of swimsuits of seasons past for those in need.


4. 4
   on July 19th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
   WebSavvyMom said:

   –>Sometimes still wears strapless prego top to avoid tan lines.


5. 5
   on July 19th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
   WebSavvyMom said:

   –>Also, I’m never going to look younger in my bathing suit.


6. 6
   on July 19th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
   Iowamom said:

   Tankini top and a skirted bottom was designed for me.


7. 7
   on July 19th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
   Debby said:

   Thank God they invented bathing suit skirts. That is all


8. 8
   on July 19th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
   Meg @ Soup Is Not A Finger Food said:

   Mail order Lands End Mom Suit. Fits right every time.


9. 9
   on July 19th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
   Angela said:

   Bought my own suit in 1991. Hand-me-downs since.


10. 10
    on July 19th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
    KathyB said:

    Good enough for lake/ hot tub tankini , not so kini.

    Heavy duty constructed suit, bought beach wrap skirt to blend.

    twofer


11. 11
    on July 19th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
    foolery said:

    Gut it out in fat bikini. Swim with octogenarians only.


12. 12
    on July 19th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
    Suzy said:

    One of the first jobs I got when I moved to LA 20 years ago was modeling bathing suits. In a casino. Where you had to walk in and out of all the tables and spin and twirl. I ended up in the ER.


13. 13
    on July 19th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
    KathyB said:

    Loved, red/white piping trim, called surfer suit/two piece


14. 14
    on July 19th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
    Amy said:

    Looking for coverage from chin to knees, including upper arms.


15. 15
    on July 19th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
    magpie said:

    3 suits ordered. hope one will fit. otherwise, will cry.


16. 16
    on July 19th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
    BossysMom said:

    Bathing costume (the Brits) says it all for me.


17. 17
    on July 19th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
    KG said:

    I’m not a big fan of the skirt bottom. I’m small, but not well-toned in the ass/upper thighs (my daughter says I have a fluffy butt), but I’m not into the skirted suit look for myself. I feel like people really aren’t paying as much attention to our bodies as we anxiously worry they are — they are too busy worrying about their own body image hang-ups. Also, a little Jergens Natural Glow for fair skin is a great gradual self-tanner. It makes my purple veins somewhat less noticeable.

    Have this in two colors:

    http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/swim/solids/PRDOVR~10235/10235.jsp

    Also have this:

    http://bit.ly/qNV4ki


18. 18
    on July 19th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
    Sharyn said:

    Buying swimwear is like buying bras: buy favorites in multiples.


19. 19
    on July 19th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
    p.j. said:

    Land’s End suits fit great. My favorite suit was maternity.


20. 20
    on July 19th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
    dgm said:

    Beach town living requires a drawer just for bathing suits.


21. 21
    on July 19th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
    jp said:

    Fav was bright orange bikini w/ killer tan…………..long ago!

    (for anyone looking J. Crew makes great suits that fit and hold in all the bad places and don’t look too matronly)


22. 22
    on July 19th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
    zephyr said:

    I’m sorry. I don’t discuss these things in public.


23. 23
    on July 19th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
    Jami said:

    No longer wearing two pieces. Now covering up bulgy bits.


24. 24
    on July 19th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
    birdie23 said:

    Fourth Grade two piece in Orange, the best I’ve looked!


25. 25
    on July 19th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
    MariaV said:

    American flag string bikini worn at age 12 best ever


26. 26
    on July 19th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
    MariaV said:

    P.S. I love your new suit. You look fabulous.


27. 27
    on July 19th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
    lora said:

    http://modestsea.com/?ad_type=price_4&gclid=CLfO0Ob8jaoCFYpd5Qodq3Z4og

    not technically ten words, but this is what I want.


28. 28
    on July 19th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
    pam said:

    A suit that sucks all in. Where’s the fat go?


29. 29
    on July 19th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
    mitzie said:

    The Orthodox at my JCC wear shorts and tees over their bathing suits during “women only” swimming time. I hear the men swim nekked. What gives?


30. 30
    on July 19th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
    Anne said:

    Bossy,

    You are too damn skinny to be wearing that … that… that… ‘bathing suit’.

    Yes, you are.


31. 31
    on July 19th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
    Elizabeth@Table4five said:

    High school gym, black, straps tied in back with shoelaces.


32. 32
    on July 19th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
    Angela said:

    In love with bottoms from Lands End, but also this: http://www.landsend.com/pp/BeachLivingDotShirredMiniSwimMini~216189_59.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::IY5&CM_MERCH=IDX_Swimwear-_-Sale-_-Women&origin=index


33. 33
    on July 19th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    Age 14. Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Orange Polka Dot Bikini.

    Age 54. One piece. Board shorts. NEVER remove board shorts.


34. 34
    on July 19th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    Florida. Land of obese women in bikinis. I feel skinny.


35. 35
    on July 19th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    Go to beach with gorgeous daughter. NOBODY looking at me!


36. 36
    on July 19th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
    BBail said:

    One-piece for lanes, strapless for tanning, bikini for skinny days.


37. 37
    on July 19th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
    Cass said:

    Life is too short to wear such a conservative suit.


38. 38
    on July 19th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
    Meg at the Members Lounge said:

    Bossy looks all Daisy Buchanan. I’m Land’s End girl, myself.


39. 39
    on July 19th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
    mandible said:

    Here in Charleston, SC – everybody wears suits – most don’t flatter


40. 40
    on July 19th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
    Jamie said:

    Way too pale for bikini. Sorry about that, Greek beachgoers.


41. 41
    on July 19th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
    Lisa L. said:

    bating suits are not my friend…tank top and skorts are!!!


42. 42
    on July 19th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
    Olivia said:

    Olivia once wore miniskirts shorter than Bossy’s bathing suit !


43. 43
    on July 19th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
    Scottsdale Girl said:

    I love your suit! It’s very ‘retro’ looking! Adorable as always


44. 44
    on July 19th, 2011 at 6:58 pm
    KarenL said:

    velvet bikini, top came up as I slipped down hilside


45. 45
    on July 19th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
    kristin @ going country said:

    My attitude about swimsuits? Avoidance. Thank God for northern climates.


46. 46
    on July 19th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
    Suburban Kamikaze said:

    You could practically interview for a job in that suit.

    SK


47. 47
    on July 19th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
    the muskrat said:

    Swimwear for me now includes a “rash guard” shirt (sadly).


48. 48
    on July 19th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
    the muskrat said:

    Bathing suit? Fuck that shit. I like to swim naked.


49. 49
    on July 19th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
    mopey said:

    Luggage lost. Husband picks out bikini. Really? Yes, he says


50. 50
    on July 19th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
    CS said:

    Pale, skin cancer fearful: rash guard plus boy shorts. PREETTTTTTYYYYYYY!


51. 51
    on July 19th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
    CS said:

    Skin cancer fear (mentioned above) is why I totally endorse Bossy’s Little Black Dress of conservative swimsuits.


52. 52
    on July 19th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
    Katie said:

    Victoria’s secret should disclaim, “body sold separately” in catalog add


53. 53
    on July 19th, 2011 at 10:15 pm
    Cupcake Murphy said:

    All I know is my bazooms need underwire now. Poop.


54. 54
    on July 19th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
    Jennifer H. said:

    I tried on that very suit at my local Target!


55. 55
    on July 19th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
    Paula Lee Bright said:

    @28: hot bikini. @57: in sleeping bag tied at neck.


56. 56
    on July 20th, 2011 at 9:02 am
    GK in MI said:

    Modest suit with strategic mesh cut outs. Felt like model!


57. 57
    on July 20th, 2011 at 9:30 am
    Snow said:

    Red/White Stripped Bikini @ 14yrs. lake vacation.

    Caught eye of certain boy. Great summer!


58. 58
    on July 20th, 2011 at 9:52 am
    OneHundred80Days said:

    Definitely must be able to work incredible summer sun miracles.


59. 59
    on July 20th, 2011 at 10:06 am
    Lisa said:

    Homemade suit, industrial strength fabric-looked as bad as sounds.


60. 60
    on July 20th, 2011 at 11:13 am
    Kris said:

    1987. Eighteen. Hot pink OP skimpy tank. I looked hot!

    2011. 42. Black shower curtain to hide hail damaged thighs.


61. 61
    on July 20th, 2011 at 11:46 am
    MomZombie said:

    Never buy a yellow bathing suit. Want to know why? http://www.mom-zombie.com/?s=yellow+bathing+suit&x=16&y=13


62. 62
    on July 20th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
    km said:

    Looked good. Didn’t know it. Look bad now. Don’t care:)


63. 63
    on July 20th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
    Victoria said:

    I love mine right now! But it’s getting holes. Sad


64. 64
    on July 20th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
    heidig said:

    Ditto #60 – and add light pink as a no-go color for bathing suits. Trust me, I had one.


65. 65
    on July 20th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
    bossy's friend martha's sister said:

    wore it once… my sister… borrowed it…. and lost it


66. 66
    on July 20th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
    Lisa von Lempke said:

    Lisa has seen some women who have more reason to fear the bathing suit than Bossy.

    (There – quite proud of myself for being able to say that in ten words!)


67. 67
    on July 20th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
    penny maniscalco said:

    Tannned, I looked naked in my bronze colored bathing suit.


68. 68
    on July 20th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
    penny maniscalco said:

    Saw my boss hiding in the bushes watching from afar.


69. 69
    on July 20th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
    kerry said:

    As a year-round beach resident in a warm climate, I can tell you that the secret is a smooth whip-off-your-coverup-as-you-fall-into-your-chair-inches-from-the-water-so-you-can-run-in-to-cool-off-so-fast-no-one-really-sees-your-suit technique.


70. 70
    on July 20th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
    Els said:

    haven’t you heard of the burkini? Moslim women in Holland (and other places) are wearing them:
    http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burqini

    (couldn’t find an English site, but you get the drift)


71. 71
    on July 20th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
    Els said:

    This shows it better:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYgUc9KT68g


72. 72
    on July 20th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
    thunja said:

    heck I love you Target suit. I think you look fab and in the first picture? really bossy.


73. 73
    on July 20th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
    kathy said:

    first pregnancy: husband’s huge shorts faded tube top: people blinded


74. 74
    on July 20th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
    Suzi said:

    White skirted suit became see through when wet. Teenager. Mortified.


75. 75
    on July 20th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
    kirsty said:

    Purple two-piece, no shame. Don’t care anymore!


76. 76
    on July 21st, 2011 at 12:42 pm
    GrandeMocha said:

    Lands End Beach Living tankinis with swimskirt. Wear everywhere.


77. 77
    on July 25th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
    Sharri said:

    Cutest suit ever! And doesn’t Bossy just look like a 15 year old in these pictures? I need me one of them suits.


78. 78
    on July 26th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
    elz said:

    I do declare Bossy, you need a real swimsuit. Nine words, but still…sweetie, a swimsuit. Let that grogeous out-see also: Boden sale, Athleta sale, Lands End super sale. I will also hunt you down if you buy a swimsuit with a skirt ever again. You are not 76!


79. 79
    on August 3rd, 2011 at 8:24 pm
    Stacy @bklynstacy said:

    Can’t find cups that don’t runneth over, so cleavage galore.