Comments on: Lovely Swimwear

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:44:45 +0000

Nancy,

This is post is right on. Before children, I was in blue jeans most of the time. But after a few babies, I felt frumpy in jeans and pants. I “discovered” dresses and felt pretty again.

At that time, the Lord was opening my eyes to a lot of things, but I took this modesty issue too far and got smug. (I was that above-mentioned Pharisee). We didn’t allow our daughters wear jeans for years, except at the horse barn, etc.

A year or two ago, we adjusted that standard for them, and only recently did I realize that I would probably be wearing blue jeans too, if I could just trim up. I really miss them! (So I wear denim skirts.)

Great swim suit comments. This is really a challenge.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:46:52 +0000

Well now the pressure is really on isn’t it!!
Okay I think I am about to put my foot in my mouth but hear I go anyway.
I have designed a swim suit I affectionately call the “Bathing Beauty”. It is both modest and stylish and it is not made of Lycra, so no painted on looks revealing the bumps that are no one else’s business. But………sorry, they are not ready yet. Give me a year and a whole bunch of prayer. I am trying to work this business out and create line of suits while raising four lovely children, and though modest swim wear is important, I am sure we would all agree on what is more important.

Nancy, with your permission, if and when I actually get these suits out there for sale, may I pass the word on through you here at Femina?

This link will show you a picture of one style of the suits for women. Shortly I will have a picture of my first design for little ladies. Ignore my grammatical errors and we will get along just fine.
arrayedandadorned.blogspot.com

For now, that is all I can do. No action, just words, and in reality, no promises. I really hope to produce these, but only as the Lord blesses my labor in my home and causes it to overflow. Blessings, and thank you to you ladies who sweetly encourage me with harassment, I know it is done in true love and I thank you.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:27:27 +0000

I have trained (Masters swimming) for years in suits from H2O Wear. Their unitanks are my choice: long legs, thick and double-layered fabric, long lasting.

I observed ladies in this suit before I got one. The suit gives discreet coverage both in and out of the water.

These suits would also work very well for young ladies engaged in competitive swimming.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:40 +0000

We have done pretty well at Lime Ricki (limericki.com).

By: Claire R

Claire R — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:35:18 +0000

Liz, I’m glad you said it for me. Where’s Crystal? And where is Crystal’s website?

By: Mrs. Madsen

Mrs. Madsen — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:56:33 +0000

I can tell you all Crystal and her daughters modeled some beautifully modest swimsuits at our recent church retreat!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:01:08 +0000

I am looking forward to hearing your replies to the questions regarding modest swimwear. In fact, I would love to hear more about modesty and what clothing styles are or are not considered modest.

Providing you have the desire and the time….. I really appreciate all you do write, this blog has been an encouragement to me.

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:55:20 +0000

Crystal Comis… I can’t believe you haven’t commented and shared the love with all these ladies in need! Don’t make me plug your pretty swimsuits for you! Don’t MAKE ME!

By: Moriah (Please Pass the Salt)

Moriah (Please Pass the Salt) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:39:19 +0000

I agree on the Land’s End comment. They do have some great modest options, and they are made to last.

By: Billie

Billie — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:31:15 +0000

So say we’re not jealous of our immodestly clad sisters, and just want to enjoy the pool ourselves? Or be able to take our sons (and daughters, for that matter) to the pool without placing stumbling blocks before them? (I’m going on the assumption that our husbands are mature enough to avert their eyes, but realize that not all are.) Are there appropriate swimsuits out there, or is co-ed swimming just a no-no? I have difficulty accepting that our options are to be modest and have no fun in the pool (why go?), or to wear clothes that we’d never otherwise wear in public in order to enjoy ourselves.

I tend to think that Lands End has some nice suits that cover well –some thicker material, some that don’t cling as much, some higher necked and longer-skirted. You have to search. Those rash-guards and Australian suits made with sun protection in mind seem to be great options as well. (And you don’t have to slather yourself or your kiddos with chemicals to avoid burning.) Though, I have to laugh at the suits offered by wholesomewear.com. I may be most comfortable in those if they weren’t emblasoned with the wholesomewear logo. It seems they should be accompied by swimcaps that say “Pharisee!” across the forehead! Maybe that’s just me. (Is it modest to draw attention to yourself that way?) Recently, I went swimming in my tankini top and my husband’s swim trunks (they match in color, but lack in femininity. I really didn’t feel like shaving, to be honest!) and have to say that it was the most comfortable I’ve been in a pool!

Anyhow, do you have any advise for those of us who want to enjoy the water but remain modest? (Will Amoretti Designs come out with a Ladies’ Swimwear line anytime soon?) How about parenting in these situations?