Finding the perfect bathing suit is a grueling process, it is probably the only shopping event of the year that I actually dread. Searching through racks of swimwear that range from ultra-skimpy to frumpy is frustrating and usually leaves me feeling utterly depressed. Since I have entered motherhood my body just isn’t the same as it was ten years ago and although the mirror is telling me I can’t wear that string bikini anymore, my ego is not quite ready to banish my bikini. This year Essential Swimwear has saved me from this dreaded experience.
The Chocolate Brown Twist Front Top has rapidly become my go-to swimsuit this year. With its retro-style look, and its magical ability to hide my flaws, I feel confident and sexy as I soak up the rays. The top was designed using extra fabric which makes it perfect for my long torso. The additional fabric is also great because it creates ruffled pleats around my waist which helps to camouflage my not so tight middle. The twist top design accentuates my curves and creates an optical illusion that I’m slightly bustier without a lot of additional padding. The top also has adjustable halter straps that can be worn multiple ways which adds interest to the back of the suit making it even more unique.
The suit came with the high waist bottoms. These bottoms are designed with a three inch band which provides additional tummy control. If you don’t need the added control, you can simply fold the band down giving the suit more of a hipster look. Initially I wasn’t fond of the idea of the high waistband and I assumed that I would be wearing the bottoms with the three inch band folded down. Much to my surprise, the high waist bottoms are extremely comfortable. The three inch band provides the added tummy control without making the suit look frumpy, and the bottoms blend perfectly with the top to create a one-piece look with the convenience of a two-piece.
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I’m hot! LOL
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I am hot, I spent the morning doing yard work. But good.
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Besides sweating in this 100 degree I am well.how are you?
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Doing good.. just real hot!
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i feel so great i feel like taming the shrew
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I’ve got a headache again..
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Even though Its Monday, Im doing great.
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working hard at work
Im hot and tired!
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I like to swim
I’m doing well, thank you!
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thank you!
Hope you are well!
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First day back to work after a week vacation…wishing I was still on the beach!
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doing great! only 9 hours of work today as opposed to my regular 14! felt like i napped last night!
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Doing pretty good, thank you
going to work, but it’s Friday
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So much for spell check! Post should have said would love a suit like you had on, the brown twist top. Thanks!
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Getting much better now – thanks
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WE THrew our nephew ben a graduation party here at our house, long day that is all i know.. cooked , and cleaned all day. so i am super tired and ready for bed.
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im doing great hope you are too
Tired but well today!
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I’m doing ok.
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Doing great!
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I’m cold but I finally got my ac fixed so I’ve got it cranked up and loving it.
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I’m doing very well. Got to work out and eat good.
I have a headache today, but other than that, I’m doing okay:)
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Not having a great day. Suffering with a sore throat.
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I have a terrible headache since this afternoon ! So I’m not very well
ok a little tired
Doing great! Kinda Hot!!
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Any black swimsuit because it makes me look thinner
I am mentally checked out on trying to accomplish anything today.
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fine, but hot!
I am boiling hot it’s 102 degrees and I have no air in my car. Yikes!
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im doing ok.
Just read a touching poem written by an old man and I’m wiping away the tears….
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better than yesterday, which isn’t saying a lot, but I’ll take it
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summer colds are the worst. making Chicken soup when its 90 degrees outside sounds crazy but so comforting.
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We have had a great day!We spent the day celebrating my brother inlaws birthday.
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i have had better days
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I like the ruffled halter top.
Eh could be better…
Doing good today,ty.
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I am just so tired today
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I am doing great with the exception of being exhausted from camp.
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doing awesome but never win anything anyways but here I am trying to get a swimsuit
I am very stressed out and pissed off!!!!!
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I am attending a family dinner at my sister’s house.