Are swim skirts/tankini top combos practical for swimming?
Thanks everyone! I think judging from the comments above, the skirt (which is more boy shorts with a short flap of fabric) won’t annoy me as much as the extra fabric on the tankini top might. I may just go for the halter top after all. And I am definitely going to invest in a good pair of goggles. I know a lot of my obsessing over the suit has more to do with anxiety over the lessons themselves, but I figure if I can eliminate some of the stressors I’ll be able to deal better with the biggie (being in the water). And if I get to be more comfortable and actually learn to swim (it’s good to be optimistic!) I will probably go for a one-piece at that point. Also, I’m glad to hear that Popina’s is a good place to get a suit, since I have never ordered from them before.
Good for you for taking the “plunge” to take swimming lessons. Since you’re self-conscious, I recommend buying the suit with ample time before the first lesson so you can make sure it fits and get comfortable in it. Seriously, put it on one afternoon and hang around the house in it…the more you wear it the more you’ll get used to it.
I also don’t love traditionally cut swim suits, and recently I have been wearing these “bike shorts” (just spandex and nylon – no padding) and a nylon/spandex sports bra for swimming and they’ve worked well. I find that the bike shorts don’t ride up as much as boyshorts.
