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Swimwear Confidence: Linear Figure

If you've never worn a swimsuit that didn't include generous helpers sewn into your cup support, these suits might inspire you to experiment with freedom. 

Fig Leaves Corsage Ruffle One Shoulder

A single strategically placed angle, creates and amplifies curves.

BDG Henley One Piece

A touch boyish, makes a figure look even more girly.

Shabby Apple Sutherland Point

One of my favorite swimmers of the season, perfectly glamorous ruffles in just the right spot.

Kenneth Cole New York "Going Greek" High-Neck Tankini Top & Banded Hipster Bottom

A higher neckline always leads to a fuller bust.

Floribunda One-Piece

Piped lines re-draw dramatic curves.

Want more ideas, use your mouse to poke the link below and visit the
Cardigan Empire Recommended Linear Figure Swim Shop. 

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Swimwear Confidence: Middle Figure

If Memorial Day brings presents water-related festivities, these suits will ensure the ability to fill your yummy tank with bbq, no sucking in required. 

Spanx Convertible Tankini Top

An empire fit that angles away rather than clinging around your comfortably, cushy center.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Triple Ruffle Tankini

Three pretty layers of core camouflage.

Seafolly Viva Separates Swimsuit

A strategic little ruffle can easily distract from a few tummy squishies.

It Figures Heritage Bandeau Tankini Set

A hypnotic print and tummy flattening fabric ensures all anyone sees if your impeccable taste.

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Cardigan Empire Recommended Middle Figure Swim Shop. 

All the girls in itty-bitty bikinis will be envying you, secret jealous envy.

1 hundred 98 cents = your own Super Suit fashion look book cheat sheet.

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Fitting Room Friday: Swimwear Confidence

A built-in shelf bra supports the nursing flowers, all in an adorable print which camouflages post-partum softness.  Moderate weight nylon-spandex holds everything in, while a polyester/lycra lining makes sure nothing is revealed that should not be.

A moderate cut leg opening keeps the gams long, while a flip up waistband provides additional support in the midsection.

More Middle Figure Swim Options to be released Monday.

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Swimwear Confidence: Upper Figure

If in summers of yore, you've refused to approach aquatic occasions without a t-shirt for fear of indecent exposure, you and your lady eggs are in luck.  The following suits should keep everything properly nested regardless of your aquatic agenda.

Freya Supernova Tankini

3 column of double row hook and eyes locks and loads the girls, and molded cups obscure any of their subconscious visual "sirens."

Becca Chamelon Ruffle Swimdress

A bit of kicky ruffle below goes a long way in balancing higher intensity above.

Bond-Eye Tangier Shape Enhancing Tankini

If you wouldn't leave the house without first enforcing an underwire buttress, why would you go swimming without it?

Seafolly Goddess Bandeau Swimsuit

If you opt for a strapless, bandeau, or bandini option make sure it includes stay-in-place, non-slip strips.  This option ensures you don't dislodge your ladies with your first hop into the pool.

Want more ideas, use your mouse to poke the link below and visit the
Cardigan Empire Recommended Upper Figure Swim Shop. 

Now give your legs another coat of self-tanner and schedule a pedicure, you're prepared for bathing bravery.

1 hundred 98 cents = your own Super Suit fashion look book cheat sheet.

Want a personalized refresher for Summer? Get your own Fashion Package, complete with a look book & virtual shopping session to compile a portfolio of uniquely customized ensembles.

Swimwear Confidence: Lower Figure

Your swimwear phobia descends from your ankle ascensions.   Morbid fear abounds as you view bodies of water larger than a bathtub and imagine yourself exposing one or more of the following:

• squat stems
• lavishly fleshy hips
• cellulite ushering saddlebags
• a swimsuit munching bottom

Hyperventilation may be stopped by something far more attractive than a paper bag.  Below is a collection of swimwear to induce bathing bravery:

Natalie One-Piece

Boy shorts highlight the exquisitely curved shape of your hips, thighs, and end note without going into uncomfortable details.

Diapacasus Diagonal One-Piece

The strong diagonal lines draw a shorter distance across your lower levels while the one shoulder ornamentation draws attention to your statuesque collar bones.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Color Block Halter One Piece

Higher cut leglines lengthen and lean leglets without compromising coverage in the rear.  Bright colorblocking emboldens your gentler half.

Kenneth Cole Reacation Mod Squad Halter Swimdress

This bathing skirt flirts around your powerful flanks keeping offering your super-limbs full anonymity.

Want more ideas, use your mouse to poke the link below and visit the
Cardigan Empire Recommended Lower Figure Swim Shop. 

Now all you need to worry about is your glossing up your slender arms and finding poses which accentuate the sinews running down your calves.

1 hundred 98 cents = your own Super Suit fashion look book cheat sheet.

Want a personalized refresher for Summer? Get your own Fashion Package, complete with a look book & virtual shopping session to compile a portfolio of uniquely customized ensembles.

Fashion Apologies

A Swim Series Interruption

To the injured patrons of the Payson, Arizona Del Taco

When you were attempting to enjoy your supreme nacho cheese fries yesterday afternoon at approximately 4:32 pm, your meal was rudely interrupted.  My family and I were journeying home from a weekend in the mountains, when 19 ounces of Powerade and personal needs required the benefits of a public restroom.  

Unfortunately, a thorough round of inadequately dried laundry left me with only pajamas as a travel ensemble.  While I had attempted to layer a tank under the slightly transparent top.  The pajama bottoms were unmistakeably soiled with regurgitated remains of Coco's bottle.

Beyond floral elastic waistband pants in the afternoon, my husband had packed away all my shoes at the bottom of the suitcase and suggested I wear his running shoes for my entry into the public domain.  Normally I don't even wear my own running shoes off the athletic track, let alone oversized, men's slighlty sweaties.

In summary, my appearance may have ruined your meal and nauseated your appetite.  If you would be so kind as so send me your name and mailing address, I'd be happy offer you a macho taco voucher.

Shamefully yours,

Reachel