Ladies...did you ever buy a swimsuit online?

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cbk523

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Hi!
I can find any swimsuits in the stores, the department stores don't have them in this time of year.
I found this website www.shirleyandcompany.com that has nice suits, but I've never bought one online before.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
thanks!
 
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Whimsy

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Re: Ladies...did you ever but a swimsuit online?

I have tried to buy swimsuits on line but have failed miserably. I am hard to fit (short and plump) so I am sure that is part of my problem. I have a friend though that buys hers online all the time and she is tall and overweight. If you have something that already is a good fit maybe you should try looking around and see if you can find that particular brand online or perhaps ebay. I know others have good experiences but I have always had to return every one I have bought.
 
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Gayle V

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Re: Ladies...did you ever but a swimsuit online?

I buy almost all my clothes by catalog, or on line. Including swimsuits. I order several items, (try the swimsuits on with some underwear, just like you would in a store), and return all the things that won't do. Sometimes that's everything I odered.

No it is not easy, and on average I return about 4 out of every 5 or six items I order, due to poor fit, poor construction, or just that it looks awful on me.

Yes this costs a fortune for all the delivery and return fees, but what else can you do. I wear a plus size and the stores have nothing to offer. So I've resigned myself to paying all those fees, as the cost of buying clothes.

You may have to resign yourself to doing the same, as the cost of buying swimwear off season.
 
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icemaiden

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Re: Ladies...did you ever but a swimsuit online?

Just want to say ....... I soooo hear you!!!
I've been thinking of ordering one online for my cruise in February, because I know I won't find one in the stores now.
Never ordered a swimsuit online before, but I do order clothes and have been pretty happy with them.

If you find a site with a good selection of reasonable plus sized swimsuits please let us all know :)
 
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Jeana

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I have purchased swim suits from Blair (blair.com) They aren't very expensive and they are cut "roomy"... I usually get one size larger in a swimsuit than I would normally wear. I have been really happy with the swimsuits I have purchased - some of the bottoms can be worn as shorts so they double as a swim suit and shorts on shore. They are very modest swimsuits which I prefer.
 
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Nanni-B.

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I have tried to buy ONE bikini online from Venus.com BIG mistake! lol

Top was way too big, bottoms way too small. Maybe I was just wishful thinking when I ordered that cute item? lol...

Kohls usually has suits early, first skirt bikini I tried, bingo--and that ws in January! I do buy and sell on ebay, infact that cute little Venus number did sell on ebay. My daughter is torso short, and she really likes Speedo suits fit.
 
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loloholt

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Try the website swimsuitsforall.com They have some nice suits and price ranges to suit everyone.
 
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jmaygs

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I have never ordered a swimsuit online but a friend of mine has told me about carabella.com. Check out the clearance section. They have cute stuff and inexpensive. I'm debating on ordering but I hate to return stuff especially if it's ordered thru the mail.
 
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ashxoxo89

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try victoria's secret. they have the best swimsuits and easy to find your size and have many diff styles.
 
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leasa1960

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Hi,

I just got a really cute swimdress from womanwithin.com. I'm short and a little round! Hahahaha! I would recomend this sight to anyone that needs a plus size suit. I like the 1 I got so much I ordered another. Hope this helps.
 
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gacruiser

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Hi!

I ordered a bikini swimsuit from LandsEnd, but sent it back. I ordered a swimskirt from HSN - definitely a keeper. I love the mix n match pieces. I can use the same bottom with a couple of different tops changing the look each time. I picked mine up for under $20 in the clearance section after the summer season.

Good luck searching for that perfect suit!
 
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