I thought I hated swimsuit shopping for myself... (A Rant!)

[KitchenWitch]

I was out yesterday and decided that I needed to get a new swimsuit for my 5 year old daughter, since she has gained some weight since last summer. No problemo right?

WRONG. I know I only went to one store, but the suits that were available in her size fell into one of three categories.

1. One piece suit with leg holes too big, that the fabric would gape and one could see the "naughty bits".

2. One piece suit with leg holes cut up to my daughter's ears.

3. Two piece with the bottom so tiny that it would not even come close to covering the real estate that MUST BE COVERED.

Now, I am not a prude by any stretch of the imagination, but I hate how our children are being sexualized at such a young age.

:grr::nuke::grr::nuke::grr:

[Shell Beau]

1. They have string bikinis for toddlers.

It is really crazy! DOn't they know that girls shouldn't start dressing slutty until 13!! :P

[KitchenWitch]

3. Thank you!

:rofl:

[Oeditpus Rex]

25. When did you start?

[Left Is Write]

2. Try LLBean or Land's End.

(I sympathize)

[KitchenWitch]

4. Good idea

Only thing I do not like about that is my daughter is difficult to fit (read ULTRA SLIM). I wish we had a Land's End outlet here like we did in Minnesota.

[Left Is Write]

8. My 7yo is ultra slim too - tall and skinny.

Last year she wore a tankini from LLBean, but she'll need a new suit this year. I'm not looking forward to the search. I can't get a one-piece for her, because if it's narrow enough around, it's way too short in the torso.

[KitchenWitch]

15. I have the same problem with one pieces for KWgirl

Of course, I have the same problem with one pieces for myself too.

I have two tankinis for me and I love them.

[LynzM]

26. This was going to be my suggestion, too

Our daughter falls at the opposite end of the spectrum, but we have similar problems... They have suits in a range of widths, and much more appropriate cuts for kiddos, IMHO!

[KitchenWitch]

27. I am amazed at the number of people who just go along

and buy these suits for their girls.

:eyes:

I am actually half considering sewing one for my daughter.

[Left Is Write]

28. I am lucky enough to have a mother who made all my swimsuits.

I always had a custom-fit swimsuit until well into my 20s (for years, my mother had her own business making swimsuits and leotards for teams, and also custom-fit swimsuits for individuals).

[KitchenWitch]

29. I may just start up such a business.

Good grief.

:)

[MissHoneychurch]

5. Here is the proper one

[KitchenWitch]

7. ROFL - funny thing is, I like that one better than the ones I saw yesterday!

:rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

9. Uh-Oh

I can imagine how bad they have been :scared:

[KitchenWitch]

12. The bottoms were, I kid you not, just this side of G-String.

x(

[MissHoneychurch]

17. Who the heck comes up with stuff like that

for 5 year olds????????

Funny thing, I have a pic of me (age 10 something) in a two piece where the top isn't covering my .. ahem ... haven't-appeared-yet body parts :rofl: But the bottom covered everything. I better not post that pic here. It might be seen as p*rn :hide:

[KitchenWitch]

19. I don't know

but I would like to shoot all the people who go ahead and buy these designs for their daughters. If people would not buy it, it would not be marketed.

:mad:

[MissHoneychurch]

21. Happy times for certain people

:mad:

I hope the fashion goes back to more cover-up again soon. G-strings don't look good on most grown women either

[KitchenWitch]

22. Hear hear!

:)

[RumpusCat]

6. This might have no relevance to your daughter's situation

But I hated buying swimsuits for myself until I started swimming for sport--triathlon, specifically--and looked at bathing suits in a sports-specific store. They're amazing! Practical, un-slutty, no random strings or bows or glitter, and not any more expensive than 'beach-wear' suits. I have no idea if they make sport swimsuits for five year olds, but it might be worth looking into.

[KitchenWitch]

10. Around here (the home of water polo) they probably do!

I will look for a sports suit!

Thanks for the idea!

[lildreamer316]

23. Second this suggestion. n/t

[Midlodemocrat]

11. Costco sells speedos one piece suits for girls

I get them every year for my 10yo. They're great suits, hold up well and totally cover up everything.

Unlike her sister, she doesn't like bikinis. :eyes:

[KitchenWitch]

13. Next Costco run, I will look for one!

Cool.

[auntAgonist]

14. I have a solution ...

http://www.wholesomewear.com/page-4.html


:shrug:


I am SO glad I don't have any little girls need swimsuits (yet).

aA

[KitchenWitch]

16. You would not believe how close I am to ordering one from them!

:rofl:

[auntAgonist]

18. they are kinda cute

:rofl:


:hug:

aA

[KitchenWitch]

20. LOL

:hug:

I came home last night and told my husband about the whole ordeal. His response was to say that she was not going to be able to dress like that when she is 30 much less 5. I am thankful that he agrees with me.

[mzteris]

24. some links that look promising

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/search?langId=-1&searchTerms=swimwear&startRec=1&numWanted=5000&loggedIn=0&page_type=null&hotBG=0&filter1=A28&filter2=Vpaging

http://www.ohanaswimwear.com/girls_laie.php#

http://www.bathingcuties.com/girls.html

[KitchenWitch]

30. Wow, those are great! Thank you!

:)