It's that time of year.
For many of us, bathing suit season is right around the corner.
Like many of you, I hate to buy bathing suits and tend to sticks with the same one for years and years.
Wait, now I realize why my mother had one bathing suit the entire time I was growing up.
Anyway, when I buy bathing suits, I tend to get them from Lands' End because they last so long, and there's a variety of styles for different body types.
I think the expiration is up on my current bathing suits (cannot get one more year out of them), so when Lands' End offered to send me a bathing suit to try out, I jumped at the chance.
I selected this one because it professes to be a "slender suit" that makes you look one size smaller, and I'll take what I can get.
When it arrived, I was a little skeptical since it appeared to have elastic contraptions everywhere and seemed a little heavy, but my fears were gone when I put it on.
Boy, it is solid and it looks great, I love it. I have no idea if I look one size smaller or not, but as far as me in a bathing suit goes, I'm very pleased.
Don't believe me?
Here's a chance to try one out for yourself, Land's End is offering a chance for you, dear reader to win a $100 gift card to Lands' End to get your own suit.
Just leave me a comment before 11:59 pm CST on Friday, May 9, 2008 and I'll choose a winner on Saturday, May 10th, 2008.
In the meantime, check out Land's End's swimwear and pick out your favorite suit!
Comments (48)
Boy, could I use one of those "slender suits." I am going on a family vacation in June and was considering purchasing one of these...
Posted by Cara | May 2, 2008 1:38 PM
Posted on May 2, 2008 13:38
Hmm, wonder if my luck will hold again?
I used the search by anxiety area feature (nice) and think this might be for me:
http://www.landsend.com/pp/SolidContrastVneckTankSwimsuit~184200_593.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::BLA&CM_MERCH=IDX_00002__0000000134&origin=index
There were a couple of others as well, thanks for the link!
Posted by DBN | May 2, 2008 9:24 PM
Posted on May 2, 2008 21:24
Oh, that's so cool! I love their Women's Slender Tunic Swimsuit! It's just lovely. Thanks for the chance to win :)
Posted by bunny | May 3, 2008 9:14 AM
Posted on May 3, 2008 09:14
Ohhh I could really use a new suit =D Especially one that makes me smaller looking!
Posted by hazel | May 5, 2008 9:47 PM
Posted on May 5, 2008 21:47
If I had a million dollars...oh, I mean a hundred Lands End dollars, I would buy the Women's All-Over Control Twisted V-neck Solid Swim Dress as a birthday present for myself. It would be great psychological armor for the beach trip with my in-laws next month.
Posted by Cathy | May 6, 2008 3:03 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 15:03
Love the Lands End suits and shop obsessively for them from about March on...I'm liking the Isola Collection this year...but they all look good! Thanks, BusyMom! Glad you got one you like.
Posted by Cindy | May 6, 2008 3:11 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 15:11
Hi! I've never bought a swim suit from Lands End. I've always bought my suits that specialize in "long torsos." But I need a good suit. Last year I did the redneck thing: shorts and a t-shirt! So pick me! Even the fish were shocked at my outfit! (Their mouths gaped open!)
Posted by LoriW | May 6, 2008 3:22 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 15:22
Hi! I've never bought a swim suit from Lands End. I've always bought my suits that specialize in "long torsos." But I need a good suit. Last year I did the redneck thing: shorts and a t-shirt! So pick me! Even the fish were shocked at my outfit! (Their mouths gaped open!)
Posted by LoriW | May 6, 2008 3:23 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 15:23
I love Lands' End suits. They've really done their research on the post-baby body that a lot of us are dealing with. I went with a tankini last time, but I like the one that you picked out as well. Very flattering!
Posted by amy324 | May 6, 2008 3:38 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 15:38
pick me!! pick me!! :)
Posted by Jaime | May 6, 2008 4:04 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 16:04
Lands End Rules!
Posted by Sabrina | May 6, 2008 4:07 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 16:07
Pick me! Pick me!
Posted by Elizabeth | May 6, 2008 4:11 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 16:11
Today is my 40th birthday. I could totally use one of those.
Posted by Sherry | May 6, 2008 4:15 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 16:15
Oooooh Ooooohh...(raising hand in the air) MisterKotter, Mister Kotter!:)
Would love to have a new suit for camp--every year I volunteer at a camp for pediatric cancer patients and their siblings and every year, I try to find a suit to cover the right parts and still allow me to play in the pool with the kids. I usually only find horrid prints in the speedo style.
Posted by gigem | May 6, 2008 4:21 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 16:21
I've been drooling over the LE catalog of swimsuits ever since it came last month. I desperately need a new one that doesn't scream 'fat mom'. I love the red and white print, and one size smaller? That would be a miracle!
Posted by Headless Mom | May 6, 2008 4:41 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 16:41
Wow - that's a great suit! I need a "slender suit" but I bet that one wouldn't even look good on me.
I do love Land's End, though, and I could find a suit I could live with.
Your blogs are great - keep it up!!
Posted by Pamela | May 6, 2008 5:19 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 17:19
I love Lands End suits--pick me, pick me!
Posted by Bluegrass Mama | May 6, 2008 5:36 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 17:36
Sounds like a good deal to me! I'll give it a try!
Posted by Heidi | May 6, 2008 5:44 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 17:44
I sure could use a suit that would make me look a size smaller - even if it made me "feel" a size smaller that would be great!
Posted by Kristina | May 6, 2008 6:13 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 18:13
I have always loved Land's End. And now they want to make me skinny? Bless them.
Posted by Kimberly | May 6, 2008 6:30 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 18:30
Happy Nurses Day and early Happy Mothers Day!
How do you pick the winner? Is it random? Or do you take bribes? If I dont win, I guess I'll just cry into my KLEENAX!!!!
Posted by Larisa Arthur | May 6, 2008 6:48 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 18:48
There is a perfectly good bathing suit in my bureau drawer, but as it's a size 9, I haven't been able to wear it for a while. Actually, I think the rubber in the cups is shredding all over my granny panties. I hope that's what those little things are, anyway.
From string bikini, to one-piece, to HUGE one-piece, to muumuu. . . time sure flies, huh.
I LOVE Land's End.
You're not laughing because I owned a bathing suit with CUPS, are you? Yes, you are!
Posted by Mamacita | May 6, 2008 6:54 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 18:54
I'm in - I'd love a new suit.
Posted by suburbancorrespondent | May 6, 2008 7:40 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 19:40
I'd love to win this! I just bought a bathing suit at TJ Maxx and it wasn't a pleasant experience. ;)
Posted by Jamie | May 6, 2008 7:58 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 19:58
I didn't get a suit in conjunction with my contest and I was soooooo sad. Maybe I'd be happier if I won YOUR contest! ;)
Posted by Mir | May 6, 2008 8:26 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 20:26
Wow--that is great that they have suits for DD cups that aren't large size all over. It is hard to find a suit for big busted girls that isn't overly sexy.
Posted by Ashley | May 6, 2008 11:03 PM
Posted on May 6, 2008 23:03
Count me in!
Posted by Modern Mami | May 7, 2008 6:09 AM
Posted on May 7, 2008 06:09
Hooray for contests! Hooray for moms! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by Amy | May 7, 2008 9:24 AM
Posted on May 7, 2008 09:24
I have been drooling over the Land's End suits for several weeks now- they look like they might actually fit, be comfortable, and cover all the necessary parts at the same time. I haven't found a suit in my town yet that will fit me well! I would love to win the gift card, there is no way I can spend that much money on a suit (darn budget) and I am supposed to go to the beach in June. I love your blog, if that helps!
Posted by Amy | May 7, 2008 9:29 AM
Posted on May 7, 2008 09:29
Oh I could really use a new suit as I no longer have an excuse to wear my FABULOUS maternity suit. With a 4 year old, 2 year old and 1 year old I happily not pregnant this summer and need a new look that will be suitable for chasing my non-swimmers around the kiddie pool.
Posted by jaich | May 7, 2008 9:40 AM
Posted on May 7, 2008 09:40
I love Land's End!!
Count me in on this contest!
Thanks.
Posted by Kristin | May 7, 2008 9:50 AM
Posted on May 7, 2008 09:50
Count me in too!
Posted by Renee | May 7, 2008 10:52 AM
Posted on May 7, 2008 10:52
I get my swimsuits from Lands End, too! And I could use another for summer! Pick me! Pick me!
Posted by Malia | May 7, 2008 1:26 PM
Posted on May 7, 2008 13:26
I'd love to see what they can do with the challenge of my body.
Posted by Heather | May 7, 2008 1:43 PM
Posted on May 7, 2008 13:43
It looks comfy and cute! Hope you love it!
Posted by Michelle | May 7, 2008 2:34 PM
Posted on May 7, 2008 14:34
Do they have an entire slender wardrobe? Because I need that...
Posted by Lex | May 7, 2008 9:40 PM
Posted on May 7, 2008 21:40
If they have one that can slim my thighs, I'm all for it!
I'm going to try the search by anxiety area feature but am afraid i will end up with a bhurka. (not sure about the spelling there)
Hooray for you for finding something you like!
Posted by Jane | May 7, 2008 10:23 PM
Posted on May 7, 2008 22:23
I could SO use a new swimsuit. Awesome, Busy Mom.
Posted by Natalie | May 8, 2008 12:30 AM
Posted on May 8, 2008 00:30
TEST
Posted by Busy Mom | May 8, 2008 7:17 AM
Posted on May 8, 2008 07:17
Count me in, as well! :D
....gremlins be gone!....
Posted by Keri | May 8, 2008 8:16 AM
Posted on May 8, 2008 08:16
I got my last suite from Lands End, and it fit great! Count me in!
Posted by Kathy | May 8, 2008 9:19 AM
Posted on May 8, 2008 09:19
Ooh, pick me! I definitely need help with the tummy area.
Posted by SheilaInVA | May 8, 2008 10:02 AM
Posted on May 8, 2008 10:02
I love Lands End suits. I actually bought that same exact one last year and loved it. I had my daughter last May, and that was that only suit that my post-partum belly didn't look awful in. It was super comfortable and as an added bonus was easy to nurse in. Anyway, I'd love to be able to buy a new one this year!
Posted by Susan | May 8, 2008 5:04 PM
Posted on May 8, 2008 17:04
Swimsuit variety -- one small step in preventing me from turning into my mother. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by amychick | May 9, 2008 9:27 AM
Posted on May 9, 2008 09:27
Count me in! I'm a big fan of Lands' End suits.
Posted by Nancy R | May 9, 2008 2:29 PM
Posted on May 9, 2008 14:29
I love the Busy Blogs and swimming. I'm glad my new FIOS gave me the opportunity to go "Busy Blog surfing" just before the end of this Lands End swimsuit card contest:-) I'm embarrassed to admit how old the swimsuit that have been getting by with is, and given the price of gas and groceries it may have to be the Energizer Bunny of swimwear.
Posted by Lorel | May 9, 2008 9:56 PM
Posted on May 9, 2008 21:56
Anxious soul that I am, I was checking under the "Frequently Asked Questions" for "Did I win the swimsuit/" :-)
And I noticed that the info on Busy D there needs to be updated.
Posted by Lorel | May 10, 2008 3:28 PM
Posted on May 10, 2008 15:28
Great blog and super giveaway. Thanks!!
Posted by Cecelia Mecca | May 14, 2008 4:41 PM
Posted on May 14, 2008 16:41