Living in a small town has its advantages. But shopping selection is not one of them. Being on spring break means a short road trip where stores and choices are in abundance. On Wednesday, my daughter and I hit the road.
We are heading to the beach the first of June, so I was looking for a new bathing suit. Two items I despise shopping for are jeans and bathing suits. Being short and a little overweight make me dread shopping for these because I hate the way everything looks on me.
My daughter headed one way in the mall, and I headed the other. I browsed the racks, picked up a couple of suits and headed to the dressing rooms.
I tried the first one on. "Hmm...not too bad."
I tried the second one on. "Hmm...this one isn't too bad either. It covers what I need it to cover."
I tried the third one on. "Hmm...this one fits pretty good, too, and I love the colors in it."
I took a picture of all three of them and sent it to my beach buddies asking, "You're never going to believe this! I found three bathing suits that I like. Which one should I buy?
In a matter of seconds, my daughter, sister, and sister-in-law replied, "Buy all three!"
And that's what I did!
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Shopping for swimsuits and jeans is the WORST. I always go alone so I can laugh or cry (as needed) without any witnesses. I am thrilled that you found THREE suits to purchase. That's wonderful!
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ReplyDeleteAmazing to find not just one but three bathing suits that fit! Good for you, buying them all. You’ll enjoy having the choice of which to wear while on vacation.
Good for you. I shop online at Lands End wearing "tugless tanks" all the time. They fit. I am not going to look better pr worse!
ReplyDeleteOMG. Bathing suit shopping is pain. To find three that you like is pure luck. I am happy for you!
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DeleteAnd now you have a nice selection to choose from and you won’t have to wear the same suit two days in a row. Arjeha
ReplyDeleteHahaha... exactly what I would do. I've been known to buy multiples of the same garment when I find one that fits and I like. Usually I'm glad I did. Sounds like you have a fun vacation to look forward to and help you get through the rest of the school year.
ReplyDeleteWhen you find a bathingsuit you can live with - you buy it! Now, you're set for at least three years!
ReplyDeleteI love that all of your beach buddies immediately advised you to buy all three. Clearly, they also know the pain of bathing suit shopping! Great, relatable slice!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! That will never happen again and now you're set for a bit. Buy all three is exactly what I was thinking. - Ramona
ReplyDeleteQuite the bathing suit shopping success story! You had to get all three. I went a few weeks ago and did not experience your level of success. Settled for one.
ReplyDeleteGreat, Leigh Anne! Who would have thought that you'd find three bathing suits you liked!? Crazy! It has been decades since I've shopped for a bathing suit. Have a great trip in June. You'll be styling!
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