Swimsuit Question

[rodriguezpoultry]

Hello all! After dieting for a bit, I've finally managed to get the swimsuit that accentuates all of my better features, while hiding the not-so-fabulous ones.

Question is, when I was younger I was on a swim team. The swimsuit we wore did not stretch in chlorine, but almost all of my swimsuits have stretched once you hit the water. Is this a common thing? Why does it happen? Is there a way to prevent it from happening?

The fabric of the new swimsuit reminds me of the same type of fabric used on my competitive swimwear, but I'd rather not chance it ya know?

I know that after swimming, you wash it in cold water and let it air dry to prevent fading and stretching, but anything I can do to prevent stretching while I'm actually IN the pool?

 

[joedie]

I don't know, I really haven't had this happen and I have 4 swimsuits. (All from Walmart) I swim every day, wash them and put them in the dryer.

 

[saddina]

I find that cheap suits warp faster than better made ones.

 

[dieselgrl48]

Speedo swimsuits are about the best quality if you are an Avid swimmer.They are a bit more pricey but they are good quality and last longer.

 

[thechickenchick]

I have no idea, I still can't get past the idea that there is a suit out there that allows you to hide the things you want and accentuate the things you want it too

BTW VERY proud of you for your accomplishments

 

[AhBee01]

Maybe if you go in the water all ready wet. I don't know. Mine rarely last 2 swim seasons before they dry rot, or are so over stretched.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Quote:
Here's the link:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/White-Stag-Women-s-Shirred-Halter-Swimsuit/12519606

Here's a photo:

I'm not the only one that thinks it!

Speedo! That's what it was! I wish I could get back into those...I've got areas that simply aren't covered by those swimsuits now...


Edit: My swimsuit is in black, I can't seem to find the red in stores.

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

Part of the difference may be in how you are remembering your old swimsuits. When we size competitive swim suits for my swim team kids we put them into the smallest suit they can stand. All swimsuits stretch when they get wet. Your old suits may have been impossibly tight until you got in the water. I know our littlest kids can't stand them to be very tight, so they all have droopy drawers when they get out. As the girls get older, sometimes they can stay in the same suit size for several years as they adapt to the feeling of it being really tight at first.

I am a ginormous girl myownself and my practice suits are embarrassingly tight until I get in the water with the kids. I've just learned to get past the embarrassment and get on with living. I'm fat. No swimsuit is ever going to hide that.

I like the one you have picked out. Very cute!

 

[sune42]

That swimsuit is adorable!!!

I want one in green. lol

 

[PineappleMama]

RoPo I cannot believe you had the audacity to write out the S-WORD... SHAME SHAME SHAME!!!

The only problem I've ever had with suits was the bum getting fuzzy from the side of the pool. But the one I have now is only used appx once a year... honestly I think it's more like 3x in the last 7 years... so I can't speak from over-chlorinated experience.

I do know I prefer one that has the "clip" that goes across the shoulder blades. Anyone who dives can appreciate their shoulder straps not diving with them.