I know I can't be the only woman out there with a long torso with trouble finding a good workout suit.
The only true "long" suit I have is a non-polyester fitness suit. I love it, but it's dissolving. I would love to get a polyester suit but am having problems with fit because so much of my height is in my torso.
What brands/suits have you found that work better/are cut longer than others?
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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.
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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....
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What locker room was this?:blush:
At my local YMCA!
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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!
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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If you're taking orders, can I get a neon pink "Borat" please?
