The Search for a New Swim Suit...

So, I have been on a mission to find the perfect swim suit...and the perfect body to go into fore mentioned perfect suit. I have been looking for several months without much luck, since there is not a Swim Suit category "9 months post-prego with two babes". Also, when you categorize your body as Type "X" and it is really more like "X" squared...you tend to be less than thrilled when you have to search for the new swim suit.

I bought the perfect suit over 10 years ago...let's just say this suit is PRIMO-FAB-O, because not only did it last a REALLY long time, it was still wearable (not adorable) at almost full term (with two babes). That swim suit will never be the same. Nonetheless, I have to find a replacement...

I ordered a rather expensive "Tankini" (a one piece cut in half) in hopes of concealing whats left of the prego belly. Now, I love my (to quote a friend)"miracle marks" and vanity is not one of my strong points...I have been a BIG Girl all my life and if you do/did not like my appearance, that was your problem...I am proud of what God made! (Hello, random thought...back to the swim suit story)...The new "Tankini" came in and I was excited; I tried to order the correct size...even went as far as to measure, as not to order a size smaller, just to make me feel better! So, we try on new "Tankini"...tug here, pull there, and still something is just not right.
I even ask Keith, "Honey, give me your honest opinion, and forget that you love me...just tell me if you think this looks good." Then, there was the PAUSE. "yeah, I like it"...he said, but I had to ask again, are you sure? He commented that it was not as great as the 10 year old suit, but it did look good. That was confirmation, that this "tankini" was not the suit for me. There had to be a perfect suit...I just had to keep looking.
Kohl's here I come...only because it is close by and I can swing in before work. I ran in (literally running, because I needed to get to work) and went straight to the swim suit collection. Why...Seriously...this is a joke...I was in shock that all of the new suits looked as though there was a sale on psychedelic, umbrella fabric...that every designer thought it would be great to use them as swimsuits. Come on, patterns do not need to be on some thing that big...I know, because I'm a Big Girl...(please see paragraph 3)!
Also, whomever wears the sizes 8-12...there is a pile of clothes waiting on you at nearly every department store...just stop by. Seriously... if almost all of America is over weight, why do they still only provide a few of the "larger sizes"...I mean, it is okay to send five 6 plus ten's (that is a 16 for those of you just joining us) rather than one per department store order.
Anyway...I found 3 tops and 2 bottoms to try on, and quickly did just that. I tried them on and promptly hung them back up. I was able to retain one pair of bottoms, and began my search again for a larger size. Be mindful, that this first try on session was for "sizing"...this allowed me the opportunity to grab and go and not have to try on a second time. So, out of the dressing room I went, and was still looking for a somewhat plain (non-umbrella print) swim suit. Praise God, I found another pair of bottoms and three tops in what appeared to be my size...thus they were bigger than the "sizing" suits.
To the cash register I went...ultimately, had to break up the morning conversation at the jewelry counter to get checked out, decline the in store credit card pitch 4 times, provide my email address and agree to come in again ...but after 8 minutes I was successfully out the door and headed to work. All in all, if the three tops and two bottoms fit, I will have 5 pieces for what my original "tankini" cost; of course, the a fore mentioned "tankini" will be returned for a full refund.
The MoMs Blog is spotlighting a Post Prego with "multiple kiddos" Swim suit maker MODBE Clothing. They are also offering the chance to WIN a Fabulous new suit. Considering the torment I just went through...maybe I'll win, and there will be no need for any more marathon swim suit shopping events. Wish me LUCK!