Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:46:40 GMT

CINCHome: "Bill, why are you studying women's swimsuits." Bill: "Just looking to help out a woman swim friend cursed with a long body. These tankini's are an idea!" KLONG! Bill falls to floor. CINCHome replaces frying pan on rack. Just taking one for the team. The rest of the story: :doh: yes dear :dedhorse: Yes Dear :duel:Yes dear :argue:yes dear :whiteflag:you are right :wine: I'm sorry :smooch::hug::woot:Make ups are Great!!!!

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:08:13 GMT

I got the Kieffer cateloge with my new fins I bought from there and quickly shipped to Canada. I love them though they are yellow. ( most of the club I swim with have the speedo fins , not sure if I should be using the same as them) Figures the colours go by sizes of feet. I am pretty bright compared to some. I saw the bathing suits to. Has anyone tried them? Katie

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:07:33 GMT

I got a Kieffer Catalog last night, there were Guard suits that were "long" and some two piece suits "tankini" that wore like a one piece (you could sew it or wear it as is). Seemed expensive at $80. CINCHome: "Bill, why are you studying women's swimsuits." Bill: "Just looking to help out a woman swim friend cursed with a long body. These tankini's are an idea!" KLONG! Bill falls to floor. CINCHome replaces frying pan on rack.

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:01:58 GMT

If you're taking orders, can I get a neon pink "Borat" please? Funny. I always figured you as the gold lame' type.:D

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:26:38 GMT

I got a Kieffer Catalog last night, there were Guard suits that were "long" and some two piece suits "tankini" that wore like a one piece (you could sew it or wear it as is). Seemed expensive at $80.

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:45:11 GMT

never mind - I'm technologically challenged

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:26:44 GMT

If you're taking orders, can I get a neon pink "Borat" please?

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:46:35 GMT

I was in Sears today and saw some Roots lap-type suits on sale that came in a "long" size. I don't know if you get that brand where you live. It's a Canadian company.

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:54:26 GMT

The last garmet I sewed was a peasant skirt in high school. lol Sewing my own sounds like a great (and less expensive) solution, but I've never learned how to sew with fabrics that give. Nonetheless, something to think about.

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:14:10 GMT

Do you sew or know someone who does? They actually aren't that hard to make. You just need a basic zig-zag stitch sewing machine with a ball point needle and polyester thread, it isn't necessary to have an overlock machine and cover hemmer. (I have those particular toys...but I like having toys! ;) ) I've been making my own lap suits for about 8 years now, as I'm a lot bigger on the bottom than the top and long-torso to boot. Kwik Sew patterns have very clear, easy to follow directions and a pretty good fit (a bit on the generous side, Stretch And Sew have good directions but a peculiar fit around the legs. I haven't tried Jalie patterns but have heard good things about them.Polyester Chloroblock fabric can be bought online from Textile Outfitters (www.justmakeit.com) and possible there are other sources as well.

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ViveBene — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:45:35 GMT

Sewing one's own suits -- that stirred a memory. I made one, in a previous lifetime. Rose, lined with pale pink. A sweet two-piece suit that saw me through a summer of lake swimming with my young charges. VB

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:08:34 GMT

But as a lifelong swimmer, I would have preferred a back pose because I look for those triceps and lats with a little look over your shoulder that's teasing. What locker room was this?:blush: And my 2-piece bottom has never slipped down; guess it's the safety pins I use. Rust and all. I can see it now: Donna emerges victorious from the sea after her 20 mile swim, fists clenched in accomplishment...completely unaware that her bottom suit is missing because the saftey pins corroded through. What a photo op!

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:10:14 GMT

What locker room was this?:blush: At my local YMCA!

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:06:21 GMT

Clearly, you are not well-enough acquainted with the "bedonk-a-donk" phenomenon (AKA the "J-Lo" or the "when my waist and my butt argue, my butt always wins"). :mooning: Mix and match top/bottom sizing helps, but mostly it's just not comfy - at least for me. Although I can see how it would be advantageous in long open water swims. Exactly what is the "bedonk-a-donk?" It sounds interesting....

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:01:42 GMT

I don't understand the issue with two piece suits. I grew up on Clearwater (FL) Beach and worked on the beach for 6 years. IMO, one-piece suits are more body conscious. Clearly, you are not well-enough acquainted with the "bedonk-a-donk" phenomenon (AKA the "J-Lo" or the "when my waist and my butt argue, my butt always wins"). :mooning: Mix and match top/bottom sizing helps, but mostly it's just not comfy - at least for me. Although I can see how it would be advantageous in long open water swims.

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:04:38 GMT

Two-piece swim suit all the way! The only thing I will swim in because there are a lot less problems such as chafing. And I am a long-torso gal (and chunky to boot), so when a suit is too short in the torso, the straps cut in to my already surgically repaired shoulders. And, if the bottom wears out, you can just buy another bottom; not the whole thing. And, on a very long swim in the ocean, I can take the top off, stuff it in my suit bottom and keep on swimming. No chafing at all that way. :cheerleader:

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:23:29 GMT

I don't understand the issue with two piece suits. I grew up on Clearwater (FL) Beach and worked on the beach for 6 years. IMO, one-piece suits are more body conscious. To risk blasphemy, you could try Women's two-piece Tri suits. Some are more like tankini's. Just a thought.:2cents:

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

ViveBene — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:44:06 GMT

To risk blasphemy, you could try Women's two-piece Tri suits. Some are more like tankini's. Just a thought.:2cents: It's a thought I have given two thoughts to; they look pretty comfy and not bad to swim in. (A few pools do not allow two-piece suits.) The traditional tank suit signals "I am a serious swimmer.":fish2: Regards, VB

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:49:23 GMT

I didn't think to pop a "front double biceps" pose for her... But as a lifelong swimmer, I would have preferred a back pose because I look for those triceps and lats with a little look over your shoulder that's teasing. What locker room was this?:blush: And my 2-piece bottom has never slipped down; guess it's the safety pins I use. Rust and all.

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:25:27 GMT

OK Coach Sue sez: deal with the wedgie! She gave as an example our local swim star (go Megan!) who is on her way to the Olympic Trials - at 5'11 she wears a size 30 suit. It hurts just to think about it!!! :(

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:47:44 GMT

Should have given her a show...something to remember. I didn't think to pop a "front double biceps" pose for her...

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:47:19 GMT

OK Coach Sue sez: deal with the wedgie! She gave as an example our local swim star (go Megan!) who is on her way to the Olympic Trials - at 5'11 she wears a size 30 suit.

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:43:52 GMT

Pffft...at least it's virtual I was barely into my boxers when a woman just decided it was ok for her to walk into the locker rooms to look for her son. Honestly...if it had been a guy go into the ladies... :notworking: Should have given her a show...something to remember. As for the guy going into the ladies room, look out scout. Police would be on the scene in moments with guns drawn.

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:41:19 GMT

Clearly, you are not well-enough acquainted with the "bedonk-a-donk" phenomenon Actually, I am..had to visualize to understand it. I'm not sure how a one piece effects that. At least for a rear view. I understand the double drag which goes back to my first question. It happens to me. My jammers gapped at my spine and my briefs...umm...lower down. Can't a one-piece gap anywhere and all alone the back opening plus the cross strap? I know from my wetsuit what is like to have my shoulders and crotch pulled on. Maybe y'all have gotten used to it over the years but as someone (male) that its rare for; I'd do anything to lessen/eliminate that. IMO: In practice, wouldn't the freedom of movement out-weight any slight drag?

RE: Women with Long Torsos - Suit Recs?

Former Member — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:20:15 GMT

Hey girls there are men in this locker room! Anyway, the two piece sitch - in my experience, I feel the suit dragging not only at the top but at the waist, say, as I push off the wall. Double drag. S'pose I could get a tighter two piece, but then there would be that muffin-top effect ... ewww. Pffft...at least it's virtual I was barely into my boxers when a woman just decided it was ok for her to walk into the locker rooms to look for her son. Honestly...if it had been a guy go into the ladies... :notworking: