This July was so cold and un-summery that I neglected to go hit the after-4th-of-July swim suit sale until the very last day of the month. Which is cutting it close, because you know what happens on August 1, suddenly it's all backpacks and falling leaves in every store you enter.
I've written about the trials and travails of bathing suit shopping before. It's not most women's favorite activity. It, without fail, makes you regret last night's tacos and beers, and question once again why it is that men, with their muscly legs and typical lack of thigh fat, wear board shorts, while we women bare it all. But, on the up side, it does make for a better tan.
But I digress. I needed a new suit. Badly. I missed my annual day of suit shopping last summer because I was 8 months pregnant and stuck in the hospital for the entire month of July.
I tried on at least 15 suits. I ended up with 3 that would work, but only 1 that I had to have. Well, not entirely true. I really loved 1.5.
Have I mentioned that I'm indecisive? Well I am. I think. Yes, I am. Mostly.
Here was my dilemma. I loved the way the suit below fit and felt. Good quality, covered all the areas it needed to cover, and comfortable. I also knew that suit configuration #1, below, was the smart choice. It was functional. I've got 3 kids, it's not like I just lay peacefully on the chaise lounge while basking in the sun. No. I run around, scooping up babies before their heads go under, they eat too much sand, or bang another baby in the head with a pool toy. Sturdy straps are indeed called for.
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Yes, it was amazing, but true. If I'd bought the cheaper, more functional top and the bottom at their original price: $41 + $57, plus the 8.75% sales tax, it would have cost me $106.57. Exactly 10 cents less than what I'd paid for all 3 pieces.
My husband actually prefers the triangle top. But I'm in love with the impractical bandeau buckle top, and for 10 cents? Well, I'm worth it.
Can't wait to see it on you...in just a few days!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom
That is one cute suit! I also love the buckle, and I frequently wear a top like that because although generally unflattering on me, it's so awesome for the tan lines.
ReplyDeleteAre you going east or is your mom coming west? let's get together soon :)
xo
(ps: my word verification was "handle", but apparently I could not do so and messed it up.. my new one is shant. I shant handle the truth)
Jacquie
But are you wearing shants today? That is the question. Probably not, beacuse they're too long for the beach :-)
ReplyDeleteWe're all going east, we leave this weekend, and are back the following Friday. We should defintely get together after!
b
ok..I'm a bit of a kill-joy.
ReplyDeleteI love the sale rationale, as I use it every day, BUT..
1) how is it that you've nursed the same number of babies that I have and somehow your breasts can support a bandeau top (with or without a buckle)?
2)$106 something was the sale price for 3 pieces?
3)8.75% sales tax..holy shit.
You might want to go back to your original thought and move to hot, humid Central PA where a sale means $10-$15 each piece (before the added 15% off) and no sales tax.
I'll even let you visit and sleep in the cooler basement :) Bring the baby!!
XO
2 reasons:
ReplyDelete1) I no longer have much of anything to support
2) that original $82 price tag was for the genious built-in support that it offers.
Sadly, I just can't pull off the $30 suits anymore.
But remember, I didn't buy any suit last year, so I can split it in half and I only spent $53 dollars. Right?
b
well, now that you reminded me that these suits are for a 2 year span..this is an incredible deal!
ReplyDeleteI think the toned body probably helps with the top :)
Have fun with Nonnie!!
Now the real trick is to avoid racking up any debt on the previously unneeded Macy's card!
ReplyDeleteAhh, Aurora...
Well, you are totally worth 10¢, Beth, and I really love how much sparking dialogue suit-shopping inspires. And that *is* a fetching buckle...
ReplyDeleteGive Pat a big kiss from us.
xxEllie