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View Poll Results: Do you prefer a one-piece or a two-piece swimsuit?

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  • One-piece

    46 62.16%
  • Two-piece

    28 37.84%
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  1. #16
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    Lately I've been having the hardest time finding a one-piece that will work for workouts -- I'm short waisted so a lot of suits are too long for me.

    I'm also a tankini fan. It's nice when you can mix/match separates for fit & color, too!
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  2. #17
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    Bikini's... I probably haven't worn a one piece since I was a baby. My favorite are the Brazilian cut ones from Victoria's Secret. I have this one, but in a different print, and also with the bandeau top: http://www2.victoriassecret.com/comm...AZZZ&rfnbr=148

    It looks like they have long tankini tops, you may want to check out. I like VS because you can mix and match all the pieces to find exactly what fits you the best.
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  3. #18
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    My swim suit is a tankini. I bought coordinating board shorts so I could be lazy. If I were actually swimming to work out, I'd want a one-piece.
    At least I don't leave slime trails.
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  4. #19
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    I prefer tankinis - my proportions are such that it is virtually impossible to find a 1-piece that will fit and I won't wear a bikini.

  5. #20
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    2 piece for me, bikinis. Like others, i have different proportions and have a difficult time with finding a one piece the fits. My a$$ and thighs are my worse parts, so NO suit is going to conceal that - i like my abs so why not show them off?
    Nike and TYR make some nice, supportive, and not too revealing ones that work well for both workouts and lounging.
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  6. #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by NbyNW View Post
    Lately I've been having the hardest time finding a one-piece that will work for workouts -- I'm short waisted so a lot of suits are too long for me.

    I'm also a tankini fan. It's nice when you can mix/match separates for fit & color, too!
    NbyNW---Check Dolfin suits. They are cut for folks who are shorter-waisted. The nice thing about Dolfin is that the suits are pretty good quality and not expensive.

  7. #22
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    I would like that mythical swim suit that would make me feel ok and look basically socially acceptable!

  8. #23
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    like most i like a one piece for actual swimming and that's all i own. i like tankinis in theory but attractive comfortable swim suits cost so much and i don't swim that often so i just own the one.

  9. #24
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    Two piece because one pieces get wedgied too easily, and I like air and water on as much skin as possible. Of course, that also means more sun exposure but I just don't like wet bathingsuit on my stomach. Ick!
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  10. #25
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    I love bikinis, I wish I had a body that did them justice.

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  11. #26
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    Tankinis do not describe the kind of two piece suit I wear. I do not wear bottoms that look like panties. I wear bottoms that have the panties with a skirt attached. I don't know what you would call them, but to me a tankini covers up the midsection more than a bikini, but not the bottom.

    I don't wear one-pieces for anything because I don't like to undress to pee.

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  12. #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuckervill View Post
    Tankinis do not describe the kind of two piece suit I wear. I do not wear bottoms that look like panties. I wear bottoms that have the panties with a skirt attached. I don't know what you would call them, but to me a tankini covers up the midsection more than a bikini, but not the bottom.

    I don't wear one-pieces for anything because I don't like to undress to pee.

    Karen
    It sounds like a skirted bikini.

    http://beachpartyswimwear.com/index.php?area=3

    I tried to link to one on this page, but the whole page comes up. But you see what I mean. They're very flattering. I'm seeing more and more of them on the beach here.
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  13. #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuckervill View Post
    Tankinis do not describe the kind of two piece suit I wear. I do not wear bottoms that look like panties. I wear bottoms that have the panties with a skirt attached. I don't know what you would call them, but to me a tankini covers up the midsection more than a bikini, but not the bottom.

    I don't wear one-pieces for anything because I don't like to undress to pee.

    Karen
    This describes the tankini I own, the bottoms have a skirt attached. Perhaps there are different types?

  14. #29
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    The duathlete speaks- I do not swim for exercise; I only play in the water, lounge at the beach and pool - though sadly, not too much of this either. I have a bikini, a tankini and a one piece. In the last 3 years, I've only worn the bikini.


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  15. #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by Selkie View Post
    NbyNW---Check Dolfin suits. They are cut for folks who are shorter-waisted. The nice thing about Dolfin is that the suits are pretty good quality and not expensive.
    Thanks, I didn't know that, I will take a look!
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