It was over the holidays my husband gave me fifty dollar gift certificate to splurge at a local swimwear shop for our upcoming vacation. What he did not realize was that one bikini bottom costs close to a hundred dollars in this shop. One very tiny bikini bottom.
I just smiled at his kind gesture and said, “Thank you!”
Over the weekend he asked, “Honey! When are you going to use your gift certificate?”
I took that as a cue to buy myself a new bikini.
I walked into the shop over-whelmed at the prices and trying to find anything in my size on sale.
I settled for a two piece number which cost close to two hundred dollars. I thought to myself this better have special butt lifting powers…
It did not.
So in the end after trying on several costly bikini’s I settled for one flimsy cover-up that was on sale for sixty-nine dollars. I only had to spend nineteen which still felt like an extravagant splurge.
I came home to a very enthusiastic husband, “What did you get?”
“Umm. I got this.”
“That is all you got for fifty dollars.”
“Actually is was sixty-nine dollars.The gift certificate was a wonderful idea but next time pick a cheaper shop.”
He was slightly surprised by the cost and exasperated “Why are women’s swimsuits so expensive?”
” I do not know. However, that is a very good question.”
How much are you willing to spend on a bathing suit or bikini?
As long as it looks good any amount…..
Hah! I think I might have to agree
he asks a very good question… i don’t like to spend more than $80 on a bikini…. And If I can find one on sale, I am all for it… I love victoria secret sales!
I love Victoria Secret Sales! And I like that they sell their bikini tops in cup sizes. It makes it that much easier to try on and find one that fits!
Fifty Bucks… what a piker!
Hah! He meant well
I still bet you will rock Mexico in that, Darcie.
I have three different swimsuits. I bought them all on the sale page at J Crew. I did not pay more than $50 for any of them, and I’ve had them all for several years. They hold up well. They don’t ride up. They don’t fade. They flatter. If you still have a budget, try their sale page online.
Thank you! We had a great trip!
The J Crew Sale page is the devil! I cannot visit without splurging on a gazillion things. It is one of my favorite online places to shop
Bikini? Are you kidding me? I’m way past that stage of life! Besides, I prefer a one-piece if I’m snorkeling – the last one I bought was $35 and I love it.
I love a good one piece…But I am long waisted so it is doomed to be all boob.
Many men, including myself, remain blissfully unaware of the cost of ladies clothing. Even a brief glance at the price tags can lead to chest pains only reduced by a controlled overdose of malt whisky.
I think is why my husband refuses to ever enter the mall or shop with me.
I’m always surprised at how much they cost, there’s so little material it can’t cost that much surely? Since I don’t go swimming unless I’m on holiday, which is about once a year, the most I’d pay is about £30.
I think that is a fairly reasonable price.
You’re not going to show us what this bikini looked like, eh? Dare to dream, Petruska.
I can’t imagine spending more than, I don’t know, twenty bucks or so for a pair of swimming trunks. I definitely don’t envy you women!
Hahaha! Not a chance
Men have it easy when it comes to shopping for swimwear. Well! Actually since our last trip their were a lot of speedos on the beach so maybe not…
Ugh. I hate swimsuit shopping. Hate. I probably spend about $75 on a one-piece training suit, but that’s only because the cheaper ones just don’t hold up to frequent use and washing. For a two-piece, I’d probably spend $100, but only because I have less than my fair share of boobs and more than my fair share of butt. More information than you need, I’m sure, but I found I have to pay more to buy separates. In summary: Booo to swimsuit shopping!
BOOOOOO! It’s infuriating how much a good suit costs that has very little material. I really think they should come with warranty and extra butt lifting powers
The last bikini I bought I picked up in Croatia for basically $15 US. It’s a “for show” bikini really suitable only for sun bathing or being seen (it’s covered in sequins). Now, a swim suit that I can actually USE for swimming or kayaking? I’d be willing to spend around $100, however, it has to be high-quality, functional and offer coverage in the right places and ability to move (like swimming and paddling a kayak) in the other places. Title Nine has some awesome suits that I keep looking at for when I need to make my next swimsuit purchase.
Now that sounds like an awesome bikini! It’s perfect for a late night pool party!
I feel the same way – I will have to check-out title nine for our next trip.
hmmm, good question.
So, how much?
hihiiihi…now i have to wait til the chilly weather goes away before the price comes to mind!!!
Soon. Very soon. If those groundhogs are right….
I don’t like to spend a huge amount on a bathing suit. Anywhere up to $30 is great… I like to shop Target or Old Navy for them.
You’re right, swimsuits are outrageously expensive, considering how often you wear them, how little material there is and what you do with them. When I need a new bathing suit, which isn’t often, thank goodness, I prowl the discount racks. I don’t think I’ve ever paid more than $25.
I would love to find a bathing suit or bikini for 25 dollars but it rarely happens in my size. I believe the cheapest for me is around fifty dollars.
I empathised so much with ths post, Belle! I spend a fair amount on something one-piece which will flatter the figure
And preferably black….you cn’t beat the classics…
You really can’t – basics are always best
Apologies, Can’t!
The last time I went shopping for clothes, I think I got out of the store spending $54 I think. I got a pair of slacks and two tops. I love Jacqueline Smith.
That is awesome! Every now and then I luck out especially on summer dresses.
For that much money, it better damn well have a boob lift and a ass lift!!! x
Hahaha! You are right! I kept thanking that the whole time I was at the beach.
Yes, why the heck ARE they so expensive?! Some of those boob-lifting and butt-slimming suits can be upwards of $100! Good grief! Unless they come complete with a new set of boobs and an entirely different set of ass cheeks, I can’t imagine how a tiny piece of fabric is worth that much!
I know! It scares me that some people are willing to spend that much! We have become slaves to marketing at some point we just have to say no.