tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post1490713312593355789..comments2023-09-09T06:34:30.492-04:00Comments on Chels & the City: Plus Size Swimsuits That Don't SuckChelsea Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-5277831060016745552014-12-18T14:48:35.729-05:002014-12-18T14:48:35.729-05:00I have a short torso so the bottoms are longer tha...I have a short torso so the bottoms are longer than I'd like, it comes up higher on my ribs than I'd prefer, but other than that I really like it. Top fits perfectly!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-8504086076301842402014-12-10T00:16:58.273-05:002014-12-10T00:16:58.273-05:00I looove it! The bottoms are a bit longer than I&#...I looove it! The bottoms are a bit longer than I'd like, but I have a shorter torso.Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-17478437933982773472014-12-09T22:20:57.547-05:002014-12-09T22:20:57.547-05:00Really? how well does it fit? I thought about gett...Really? how well does it fit? I thought about getting it myself but I went with a tankini instead, not sure if it would fit well.Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-20707128135860158382014-08-19T15:20:55.828-04:002014-08-19T15:20:55.828-04:00I actually ended up buying that polka dot one! I l...I actually ended up buying that polka dot one! I love it so much!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-78860745893871053272014-08-19T15:20:20.613-04:002014-08-19T15:20:20.613-04:00Just saw this but thanks, friend! I was just looki...Just saw this but thanks, friend! I was just looking through their site yesterday actually and was pretty impressed!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-45073191169166572702014-08-13T14:42:52.338-04:002014-08-13T14:42:52.338-04:00These are so cute! Loving the black and white take...These are so cute! Loving the black and white take on the "yellow polka dot bikini" made to fit curvier girls. Never was a fan of the low cut bikini bottoms(tend to cut circulation or chafe). Also, that chevron tankini is definitely my fav!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-35972500167393598092014-05-23T11:36:26.988-04:002014-05-23T11:36:26.988-04:00Thanks, Brett!! Hope you enjoy it as well!Thanks, Brett!! Hope you enjoy it as well!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-47189611670154315322014-05-23T11:36:06.519-04:002014-05-23T11:36:06.519-04:00I think your best bet is to try them on. I know it...I think your best bet is to try them on. I know it's not the easiest to shop online and just hope for the best, but read all the reviews and the return policies and try a few!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-79003172782618246842014-05-23T11:30:23.031-04:002014-05-23T11:30:23.031-04:00Agreed! I'll be their model hahaAgreed! I'll be their model hahaChelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-86856529756421937032014-05-23T10:54:52.020-04:002014-05-23T10:54:52.020-04:00love the title of your post!
it's also hard to...love the title of your post!<br />it's also hard to find a cute suit for a woman of "wise years" LOL<br />have a great holiday weekend<br />BrettChelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-2429443716639703442014-05-22T16:40:08.053-04:002014-05-22T16:40:08.053-04:00Chels, Wanted to ask you, found some cute suits on...Chels, Wanted to ask you, found some cute suits on Modcloth. The ones' I'm liking not seeing in talls..long torso in the one pieces. I've read some of the notes on the ones I like..saying "runs small, size up".....Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-90368972194553411872014-05-22T06:30:51.981-04:002014-05-22T06:30:51.981-04:00Those are some great options. It's funny how t...Those are some great options. It's funny how the plus size suits aren't on all plus size models. But maybe in the eyes of the designers they are. Weird. Very cute collection, though. :-)<br /><br /><br />Kelly<br />www.alovelylifeindeed.comChelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-31937465526247409922014-05-21T22:46:04.154-04:002014-05-21T22:46:04.154-04:00Me too! I just love the high waisted two piece tre...Me too! I just love the high waisted two piece trend so I couldn't pass that one up!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-8671663569266342302014-05-21T22:45:17.780-04:002014-05-21T22:45:17.780-04:00I think I'm leaning towards that one! It's...I think I'm leaning towards that one! It's just too cute and doesn't show too much tummy.Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-22872573695473326312014-05-21T22:44:51.026-04:002014-05-21T22:44:51.026-04:00I think I'm going to go with that polka dot tw...I think I'm going to go with that polka dot two piece for my "beach" wear, now I just have to figure out which one piece would be best. That's my one problem with looking online is that I don't know how they'll fit!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-74567505706393038352014-05-21T22:43:33.872-04:002014-05-21T22:43:33.872-04:00Yeah it's annoying to not see the suits modele...Yeah it's annoying to not see the suits modeled on women who are actually plus size but at least we have a section of swimwear now! And thanks so much for the compliments!! Readers like you are why I keep coming back to this space! Thanks for reading along, Marcy!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-81538824258283099432014-05-21T16:59:05.460-04:002014-05-21T16:59:05.460-04:00You found some great options! I love the blue and ...You found some great options! I love the blue and white bikini (even though I normally end up choosing a 1 piece...)Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-66376252556569008212014-05-21T11:44:59.219-04:002014-05-21T11:44:59.219-04:00These most certainly don't suck. I love the h...These most certainly don't suck. I love the high waisted polka dot one!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-25268014256865710832014-05-21T08:55:11.036-04:002014-05-21T08:55:11.036-04:00Since I've gotten older, I just like showing l...Since I've gotten older, I just like showing less, and so I LOVE the old school swimsuits or skirts with a one piece. I just love skirts. I think my favs here are the polka dot two piece and the flamingo one piece. It is really hard to find a good fitting swimsuit that fits right in all the key places. And I LOATHE swimsuit shopping! -Jess LChelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602681822586081268.post-41190504498864095862014-05-21T06:03:22.777-04:002014-05-21T06:03:22.777-04:00Okay, Chels, LOVE this post...but hate that the mo...Okay, Chels, LOVE this post...but hate that the models are still not true....seriously there is absolutely no cellulite on their legs? I know..photo shop. I wish I could photo shop my legs before I go to the beach or pool! LOL! That is my biggest hang up...I HATE my legs! That is why I hate swimwear shopping/wearing! As usual I love reading your posts! You are real, and practical! LOVE it! Thank you!Chelsea Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444354210958777592noreply@blogger.com