Still a bit of winter left ❄️ Justin got me th Still a bit of winter left ❄️ Justin got me this coat for Christmas and it is my current favorite piece in my closet. I got inspired on Pinterest and mixed it with this houndstooth pant and two toned shoe. I’m working on a post of my ‘closet must haves’ and a tan shoe with a black toe box is top on that list. What is something you think everyone needs in their closet??
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My eyes were opened a long time ago but this past year they are wide open. I made a choice to see. I made a choice to acknowledge. I would encourage you today to do something to educate yourself. Something to open your own eyes. Something to see beyond your own circumstances and the world that you personally live in.
It’s game day 🖤💛 We are going to get some It’s game day 🖤💛 We are going to get some @popeyeslouisianakitchen because, superstitions. Also on the menu gumbo, jambalaya and pimento cheese dip. What is your game day go to?
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Fashion · August 15, 2018

The Perfect Swimsuit Fit

This post is probably a day late and a dollar short but being on vacation last week I saw ALL the ill fitting swimsuits.  Day two I just couldn’t take it anymore and while the boys were in the splash pad I wrote this.

Ladies life is too short to wear a bad fitting swimsuit.  You are doing yourself no favors by wearing something that is too big or too small and adding layers because you don’t like your legs.  A bathing suit is the least amount of clothing you will ever wear in public.  People expect to see your thighs and arms and guess what???  They are probably more worried about what they look like than what you look like anyway so stop stressing.

Honestly the people who look comfortable in the suit they are wearing are the ones everyone is looking at anyway so be that girl and be exited about your thighs and arms and belly.

I am not a size two and I rock my swimsuit all over the pool.  Zero cares.  I feel good and to me I look good because I have a suit that I like and it fits well.  That’s all I need on my side.

Take off the swim skirts and the shorts and the tshirts.  Worry more about the fit and less about covering up what you don’t like.  Concentrate on what you do like and find a suit that accentuates that…

So here we go!

Ok ladies. Bathing suits.

Bottoms.  They need to be tight on the bottom. Snug. If the bottom is snug and the sides are giving you a muffin top you are wearing the wrong type of bottoms.  If you don’t buy a snug bottoms they are going to ride up and you will be pulling them out of your bum the whole time you are at the pool. Trust me on this. Just because you buy a full bottom does not matter. What matters is the snug fit.

So tops. Your cup should fit your whole breast. This means when’s you put the suit on you need to grab your breast and place the entire thing in the cup. If it is hanging out the top is too small. Ok so issues here. A lot of suits do not come with a cup size and a band size. How do we combat this?

First and easiest would be to find a bathing suit company that makes tops with cup and band sizes. Second,  get a cup that fits your breast and adjust the straps. Third, make sure you are getting a full size cup. Demi cups and triangle tops are not going to work for Big busted ladies.  Lastly, find a suit that has adjustable straps in the back.  Sometimes suits with a hook are not going to work.  Case in point this year I have a suit that I love but in order to get a cup that fit I had to get a plus sized top.  Well it was way too big in the band because of the type of closure it had.  I tightened the straps and brought it into my tailor and let them adjust the back.  Now it supports me great!

Other things that will give you additional support.  Racer backs or any kind of sports top.  Also, additional straps or additional ties.

When to one piece. So buying a one piece eliminates a lot of the two piece issues. They have more fabric and will keep things in place better than a two piece. A top with a high back is going to give you ladies with big breasts the coverage and support you need. Ladies with small breasts have less to worry about falling out of their top. The same still applies for the sizing though.  It should be snug.  Everything grows once you hit the water so always keep that in mind.

High Waisted.  The high waisted suit is a huge trend and one I really like.  It is still the sexy feel of a bikini but covers the areas that a lot of us would like to hide.  Tummy.  I may have been able to rock a low waisted tie bikini in my 20’s but not anymore!  The greatest thing about a high waisted two piece is that it gives your coverage but if you have a small bottom and a big top or a small top and a big bottom you can pick and choose what you want.

Other Thoughts.  Musings.  Opinions.

  • I think the hardest suit to wear is a high cut leg or a full bottom.  Reasons?  The high cut doesn’t allow you to hide or hold in any tummy issues.  It can look incredibly sexy and also really not sexy.  Full bottoms are hard to wear because every butt is different.  Slighly cut in on the bum is going to look better than trying to fully cover the bum.  Wear a suit, not a diaper.
  • Stop trying to be fully dressed at the pool.  You are supposed to be in a swimsuit so leave the shorts, tshirts, too big swim skirts, and everything else you want to cover up with at home.  You are beautiful and everyone else at the pool is nearly naked too.  Embrace it.
  • Men.  Buy swim trunks.  Stop wearing athletic shorts with your underwear.  Seeing an underwear band on Marky Mark wasn’t cute and I surely don’t want to know the brand of underwear my sons friends Dad from school is wearing.  Buy a swimsuit.
  • Compliment your friends swimsuit.  Tell her she looks hot and you love it on her.  Build her up.  Seriously.  Give the most compliments you ever give at the pool.  Even the hottest mom is nervous about how she looks.  Be the woman who makes people feel confident and empowered.

XO,

Tippy

 

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Still a bit of winter left ❄️ Justin got me th Still a bit of winter left ❄️ Justin got me this coat for Christmas and it is my current favorite piece in my closet. I got inspired on Pinterest and mixed it with this houndstooth pant and two toned shoe. I’m working on a post of my ‘closet must haves’ and a tan shoe with a black toe box is top on that list. What is something you think everyone needs in their closet??
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Shop my daily looks on @liketoknow.it 
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#patternmixing #patternmixing101 #patternmixingfun #ltk #ltkseasonal #ltkvday #ltkoutfit #ltkouterwear #modcloth #winterlooks #louisianablogger
It’s National Polka Dot Day! The high holy day It’s National Polka Dot Day!  The high holy day of Marylin, Minnie Mouse, Lucille Ball and Me!  On the blog I found 50 polka dot items that make me smile. Check it out. Link in bio!! 
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You can shop this outfit and my daily looks in the @liketoknow.it app.
The word of the day is monochromatic. Yesterday’ The word of the day is monochromatic. Yesterday’s inauguration had the ladies all serving iconic monochromatic looks. I read a meme that said the group text must have read, jewel tones. I love when politics and fashion collide. Tell me what was your favorite color combo yesterday?  Mine was 100% @michelleobama. Currently searching for a big belt 👀
We finished our @kreweofhousefloats this weekend. We finished our @kreweofhousefloats this weekend. I present Krewe De King: A View of the Avenue Bead Trees on the Northshore. We represent both the Sidewalk Side and the Neutral Ground side! 💜💚💛Krewe of House Floats  maps will be available online February 1st!  We can’t wait to get out and see all the houses in person!!
One of my goals this year is to be better with kee One of my goals this year is to be better with keeping up with sales. This week @target has 30% off dresses in the circle app and they just released several new spring dresses. Check out my round up on @liketoknow.it
Most mornings I wake up and I write something. Usu Most mornings I wake up and I write something. Usually how I am feeling or something I am thinking of. I wanted to share what I wrote this morning. 

Monday

It is surreal that in 2021 this needs to be said but today in feels important to make it clear that white supremacy is wrong. There are moments in your life where your eyes are opened and you see that the world is not what you thought it was. But you have to choose to see it. It is possible for us to keep our eyes closed and pretend these atrocities don’t exist. And that is wrong. 

My eyes were opened a long time ago but this past year they are wide open. I made a choice to see. I made a choice to acknowledge. I would encourage you today to do something to educate yourself. Something to open your own eyes. Something to see beyond your own circumstances and the world that you personally live in.
It’s game day 🖤💛 We are going to get some It’s game day 🖤💛 We are going to get some @popeyeslouisianakitchen because, superstitions. Also on the menu gumbo, jambalaya and pimento cheese dip. What is your game day go to?
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Sweater is @sparklecity.co. 
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#gameday #saints #saintsfootball #sundayfunday #sundayvibes #gamedayfood #gamedayready #blackandgoldsuperbowl #louisianablogger #nolablogger #la_bloggers
It never fails. Every January I’m freezing becau It never fails. Every January I’m freezing because I forget how cold and wet January is. I rounded up a few cute options from @perfectlypriscillaboutique that will make your winter cozy and warm. Check it out. Link in bio. 
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#winterstyle #winterfashion #sweaterdress #sweaterweather #sweaters #Blog #blogger #bloggerstyle #bloggerswithcurves #plussizeblogger #sizeinclusivefashion #januaryweather
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