Swim With Panache
Winter has definitely taken its toll. This beautiful picture, taken just one week ago from my living room window, belies the devastation that this season’s storms have wielded in much of the country. Buried under blankets of snow are fallen trees and broken electrical wires interrupting the everyday pace of life. I think we are all ready for a change. So when I saw this delightful image of spring percolating
through the melting snow in my yard this weekend, I realized that very soon I could shed all these layers of clothes and break free of winter’s confinement. That, of course, means bathing suit season, which brings a whole other set of issues to the feminine mind.
Searching for the perfect swimsuit can be quite a challenge, particularly for those of us who are well endowed. That is why the discovery of Panache’s swimwear line has actually inspired me to try on a bathing suit. Not only are they constructed to fit a 30 to 38 D through J cup bust, but the best selling Geneva collection is also available in a multitude of mix and match separates as well as a one piece maillot (SW0367). However, my favorite piece is the folded panty (SW0368) that transforms from a modern bikini fit to a high waisted retro brief. Paired with the underwire bikini top (SW0369), this two piece set is designed to enhance a variety of curvy bodies. Created in hot tropical coral or reliable black, we can now all go to the beach with panache.
“We swim because we are too sexy for a sport that requires clothes.”
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