Swimsuit Shopping…

I took Katie Beth swimsuit shopping.  She’s SIX for goodness sakes – I wouldn’t think it would be so hard yet.  For one she has an unusual body  in that she’s very tall and slim.  Most one pieces never fit because to get them long enough for her torso means they are too loose on her body.  So, we usually go with tankinis.  And, MUCH easier to go potty!

Also, I’m amazed at the skimpy bathing suits clothing makers are creating for CHILDREN!  So many we tried on were inappropriate or just revealed too much.  Just an opinion, but the french bikini style from the 80’s – not appropriate for my six year old at least!  We finally found one tankini that covered well and a one-piece that seems okay.

However, I sure had a lot of fast forwards to moments at age 13.  There were plenty of suits that she didn’t like that I did or vice versa.  Only at age six we disagreed about the prints or fabrics and not the cuts of the suit.  She is pretty modest on her own right now, and I hope she stays that way!

Of course Everett needed a suit as well so I swooped over to the boys’ section and picked him one up within thirty seconds.  Sure don’t have any problems there!  Boys in that aspect are MUCH easier. 

It did bring to mind one more question about children’s clothing – with boys’ swimsuits and clothes in general – why in the world do they put drawstrings on kids’ clothes that don’t work???  Why???  Especially like sweatpants, etc.  It’s crazy to me.

At least we are set this year (hopefully!)… another whole year until we go swimsuit shopping again.  And seven or so years until she’s thirteen!