| Hey there, FGs!
Isn't summer the best? No school, lots of sun, and time for all kinds of crazy adventures. But something a little Fab Gal said reminded me of one of the dangers of this season: swimsuit shopping. Two things you should know about me: I love swimming, and I love shopping even more. Despite that, I cringe at the thought of swimsuit shopping. I would probably do it blindfolded if I could. I don't know what it is - the fluorescent lighting, my pale winter skin - but it's just really horrible, isn't it? Unfortunately, we've all gotta do it, so here are my tips for making it as painless as possible... - Shop Online - If dressing rooms aren't for you, I would definitely recommend shopping online. That way, you can try things on in the comfort of your own room, plus you can try it on with different outfits. Bonus: most stores are nice about returns, so even if you decide to send it back, you won't have to pay extra shipping.
- Go with a Friend - If you do decide to hit the malls, why not make it a girls' trip? Go with someone who a) will be honest with you, and b) will make it as fun as possible. That way, you'll have a second opinion on hand, and you might even have a good time with it.
- Keep an Open Mind - There are so many options with suits, so you should definitely feel free to be bold. Who knows? You may find that the funky cut-out one piece is actually really cool, or that purple is one of your colors after all.
- Try on Lots - I know, I know. You want to just try on one as quickly as possible, decide it fits, and then get outta there. But you're going to be wearing your suit all summer, and you want to have something you love. You won't know what works for your body with out trying out all the possibilities.
- Don't Worry About Sizes - More than any other piece of clothing, it's really important that you find a suit that fits (You don't want to be featured in Seventeen's Embarrassing Moments article, do you?). So don't freak if you are wearing a size smaller or bigger than you're used to - or that your top and bottom sizes are different. If you're freaking about your size, cut out the tags when you get home - no one will see, and you can forget about it.
- Go with Confidence - Once you've got a suit picked out, wear it proudly! Summer goes quick, and you don't want to waste it covering with a towel poolside. Plus, nothing could make you look hotter than a confident attitude!
And here are some of my fave places to find a variety of fun, affordable, and totally fab suits: Good Luck Fab Gals! As always, keep in touch with me at fabgalsite@gmail.com.
xoxo
The Fab Gal
Labels: fab gal, shopping tips, swimsuit shopping |
I finally found one!!! Mom suggested we go to Scheels (a sporting goods store) and we found swimsuits that Rocked!! Covered my bum and no padded inflatable boobs! Imagine that- swimsuit used for SWIMMING!!! Plus they were super cute! The trick was to ask the salesperson for "competitive swimsuits". Good Luck everyone!