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You Deserve A Better Swimsuit!

May 19, 2009 by Susan

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When was the last time you tried on a bathing suit and thought about how great you looked?

I’m not talking about an unrealistic dream of looking like a swimsuit model in Sports Illustrated. But I mean, when did you last put on a swimsuit and think that suit makes you look good?

I’m going to guess that for most moms, trying on swimsuits deals a hard punch to their self esteem. I know for me, there is one store in the mall that I definitely do NOT enjoy visiting. You know the one. It’s full of skimpy bikinis and lightweight one pieces that cost a bundle and do nothing but depress you.

Well, a couple of years ago, when I first put on a new Land’s End bathing suit, I realized I would NEVER enter a shopping mall bathing suit store again.

In my Land’s End bathing suit, I feel good about myself. I’m excited to go to the beach. I’m not scared to be seen swimming.

Last year, a few months after Sophia was born, Land’s End asked me to test one of their slenderizing bathing suits that was still in the research and development phase. I jumped at the opportunity.

When the suit arrived, I went to my room with the survey sheet to fill out. I pulled on the suit, looked in the mirror, and literally said to myself, “Wow. I look great!”

Now Ladies, I am far from being toned and in-shape. My flabby middle reveals how long it’s been since I was at the gym. Seriously. But this slenderizing swimsuit made me look better. My baby-bearing tummy looked smooth and dare I say ‘flat’.

Now, of course, I didn’t instantly have rock-solid abs or cellulite free thighs. But I looked my best — my bathing suit best that is. And I felt good.

SwimShape Enhancing V-Neck TankThat suit I tested was an early release version of the Women’s Regular Solid Enhancing V-neck SwimShape Tank Swimsuit that you see here in red. My sample was black, but if I were to choose now, I think I’d go with navy.

We’re talking more about the various styles of these new Slenderizing Swimsuits over at our Land’s End giveaway page.

And yes — you CAN win a swimsuit.

Three lucky winners will each win their choice of a slenderizing swimsuit from Lands’ End.

Click over and look at the 6 different styles of slenderizing swimsuits and leave a comment on our Land’s End giveaway page telling us which style you would choose.

Because, you deserve to feel great in your bathing suit.

 
Written by Susan, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom.

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12 Comments

  1. Amy Smith says

    June 12, 2019 at 11:12 am

    Wearing swimsuits is always confortable! I really like that

    Reply
  2. melissaw says

    June 19, 2009 at 2:32 am

    I MISS the original slendertech faux tankini. The newer ones are either cut too high or too low. I wear a size G bra so I like the coverage from the old one better. Unfortunately, all 4 of mine (2 black, 1 purple and 1 blue) are SO picked that it is pathetic!

    Reply
  3. Lorie J. Shewbridge says

    June 3, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    I really like the Women’s Regular All-over Control Solid Grecian V-neck Slender Swimsuit
    in berry.

    Reply
  4. teresa sardina says

    June 2, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    The Women’s Regular All-over Control Solid Grecian V-neck Slender Swimsuit in the color brown is what my body needs.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    May 22, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    Love the enhancing v neck

    Reply
  6. Shelly Nissley says

    May 22, 2009 at 5:53 am

    I’d love to try the SwimShape Minimizing Square-neck Tank!

    Reply
  7. Anne S says

    May 21, 2009 at 10:02 am

    I would choose the Women’s All-over Control Slender Tunic Swimsuit. The tunic provides coverage withour really being a ‘skirt.”

    Reply
  8. kelly p says

    May 20, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    love it!!!!!

    Reply
  9. Renee Concolino says

    May 20, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    I like the swim suit enhancing V neck tank. I like the color, and that it could enhance a small bust line, not all of us plus sized ladies are lucky enough to be Well endowed.

    Reply
  10. Michelle Jadaa says

    May 20, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    oooh i’d love the Women’s Regular All-over Control Solid Grecian V-neck Slender Swimsuit ,I’m new to plus sizes due to illness.I’d love to try aqua exercises but hate being in a bathing suit.This suit would convince me!

    Reply
  11. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    May 19, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    I adore the Women’s Regular All-over Control Hi-neck Slender Swimsuit – more so b/c my chest ALWAYS burns so much!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  12. Jean M. says

    May 19, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    I tweeted! http://twitter.com/workingmomma247/statuses/1848809616

    Reply

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