If you look at my closet over the past year and a half since we have had Grace, you could piece together a sort of timeline of all of the adventures we have gone on. I haven’t wanted to buy many new clothes since I have stilllllll not lost a lot of my pregnancy weight, but certain special occasions have required a new special outfit. The resulting closet is kind of disjointed but sweet- the funky outfits I bought for our dear friends wedding in Santa Fe, the plaid I wore to Scotland, the dress I got for Gracie’s first birthday.
Then on this last beach vacation I found myself too small for most of my pregnancy/post pregnancy beach wear, but still unable to fit into my pre-Gracie items. When I have had to buy a new ensemble to accommodate this in-between body, I have tried to buy pieces that would work for next time I am pregnant. Maternity wear is the worst, so if I am going to buy a bigger size than normal I want to be able to wear it next time around.
And y’all…I totally found it.
Which is obviously not a maternity line, it’s for the cool kids, but it is friendly to those of us in the family way as well!
They have two pieces but that isn’t a part of my reality anymore, so I am not going to even bother with that. But if you are so inclined, feel free to check that out. But let me explain to you the wonder of these suits.
First of all, the designer started in lingerie so they are brilliantly constructed.
AND they are legitimately cute one pieces. Which is not easy to find.
Third, that little flutter detail? Is removable and can be added to any of the suits around your waist for a peplum look, or at the top for a frill. It’s like 3 swimsuits in 1. And the less swimsuits I have to try on, the better.
My only complaint is that the cup size on the style in the yellow suit is crazy small, even in a large.
So if you are bustin’ out, I would stick to these styles.
They also have these beautiful coordinating coverups that are so comfortable and forgiving,
The would look just as cute now as they would rockin’ a bump.
It is definitely a lot more expensive than I would normally spend on maternity wear or clothes for this in between stage, but I think because of their fit I could wear them from my normal weight to super pregnant and back. They feel super high quality, and the colors and prints are fresh to death.
Plus they are sexy and fun and not actually maternity- and you need a few items in your closet that don’t feel like a depressing compromise. 9 months, or 2 years in my case, is a long time to not wear things you love.
So there you are, cute bathing suits that work for the pregnant and post-baby body- and all you foxes out there too, obviously.
What say you?
Any other great lines out there I should know about?
i love love love the zinke suits but they are just way too girly for my personal style. very few items have made me consider wearing pink and ruffles – these suits have, though!the dresses and coverups are also awesome and great quality – definitely some of my go tos for the beach!
Thank you so much for posting this! I just found out I am pregnant and will most definitely be rocking a baby bump in the summer months. I was just fretting over this the other day. Thank you Bailey for saving the day and my beach confidence!
I had my twins 9 months ago and am still wearing the items I bought from Hatch. Great quality and look gorgeous with or without a bump!
Love this line! Thanks for sharing!
Your site re-design looks amazing!
] These are beautiful options!!
I am also currently in the market for a sexy stretch-mark covering suit [words that shouldnt be in the same sentence
I love these options! They give me hope for great maternity wear!
OBSESSED with zinke swimwear! and I’m not pregnant or post or pre, but still! It’s cute!
love those little ruffles!
Did you get one of these suits? Post preggers over here too and would love to purchase one but I hate buying bathing suits without trying them on. Do they run small?
these are gorg. what’s super annoying however is that with resurgence of popularity of the retro suits, that means skinny bitches will not only get to have the bikini category, but now they’ll also be taking over super fab one piece options such as these. oh well.
i’m obsessed with the cover-ups.
Also, Spanx makes awesome swimsuit bottoms. Put a cute tankini top over it, and no more muffin top at the beach/pool.
Bailey! Such a good find!! I am totally obsessed with these. Even without any need for pregnancy wear right now, I think their entire line is adorable. I’m definitely going to have to stock up for my upcoming honeymoon. xo
I adore Zinke! But I bought that awesome one-piece with the adorable ruffle detail and the bottoms fit me pretty much like a Brazilian thong. NOT cute on my boo-tay. So sad. Maybe I’ll go Zinke cover-up this year and do more Pure Barre.
Went over and bought myself a one piece yesterday, thanks for the tip! After 3 kids it’s going to take a miracle to get me out of a one piece, but why would I if I can find one this cute AND sexy?!
I tried on the Zinkie strapless that was super discounted at Anthropologie, and the whole thing doesnt support your boobs. One wave will have you flashing everyone. And not flattering at all for people with curvy booties like me!
Oh my gosh that is my friend’s line! She and her sister are so talented and their line is fabulous!
I am with Lindsey. I have the body of a 12 year old boy and the bottoms are so small I look like I have an extra ass hanging out the bottom. Not sexual.
I hear y’all and am really surprised, I have a total donkeyass and mine fit me perfectly. Nothing hanging out at all…I’ll have to try some other styles.
i just got this one at Asos for the same reason! Post-kiddo cute one-piece. They had so many with different cup sizes too.
http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Penelope-Floral-Belted-Pouch-Over-Bandeau-Swimsuit/zevo3/?iid=2687648&SearchQuery=penelope&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Floralprint&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1QZW5lbG9wZS1GbG9yYWwtQmVsdGVkLUJhbmRlYXUtU3dpbXN1aXQvUHJvZC8.