Talking to Julz(HOLLA!) in the locker room as we were getting ready to swim-train for our triathlon:
ME: "I have the perfect swimsuit pictured in my head for me. It's a one piece to cover up the stretch marks. It's cut straight across up top, and a ruffle to make uh, it bigger looking. And a removeable strap. But I can't find that anywhere."
JULZ(HOLLA!): "Yeah, I think I know what you're talking about. I remember my mom wearing a suit like that when I was a kid. Back in the 80's. It was her favorite suit."
That's a sweet friend who will tell you you're stuck in the 80s with your fashion sense all with an affectionate memory about her mother. Nice.
That's how I roll.
I think it's pretty.
I have to tell you the 80s are back in! Haven't you noticed all the 80s sandals lately. Your not as out of date as you think ;o)!
Although I love the 80's, you may want to look at a plain Speedo or TYR one piece suit-they usually run about $80 or more unless you can find one on sale. You would just throw on a pair of shorts for the bike and run.
I actually prefer either a singlet with a pair of padded tri shorts (for the bike) that I wear the whole time, or a sports bra with the tri shorts for the swim, throwing on the singlet after. My next purchase will be a race belt to wear after the swim so I don't have to put the singlet on after the swim.
http://www.sportsbasement.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=SSPF6A-09!TYR