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where to buy swimwear this time of year — Brooklynian

where to buy swimwear this time of year

opossumqueen
opossumqueen
edited November -1 in The Lounge / Random Stuff
I've joined the YMCA (yay!) and want to try out the pool but am lacking swimwear. What I have is either in tatters or better for sunning or wearing under a dive suit than swimming. I looked for a new one this summer but the few places I looked (Gap, Old Navy, Target, among others) all had the same stuff and just a few styles that were not what I was looking for.

I'm not looking for a designer bikini, but something I can swim in. Any suggestions on stores that sell this stuff year round in Brooklyn or Manhattan? I'd rather try stuff on than deal with online ordering/returning.

I did a quick google search but there's not much info on most of the places that came up and some of them are obviously designer stuff.

Comments

  • caaahyoko
    caaahyoko
    Paragon Sports, maybe? Especially if you're just looking for a lap-swimming suit.
  • whatchuwant
    whatchuwant
    I got two great bathing suits at Century 21 back in January. $100 each, marked down to $40 each. They have a huge selection no matter what time of year. HIGHLY recommended!
  • toadette
    toadette
    The Modell's in Fulton Mall had some decently priced sporty-suits (like Speedo) last time I looked (a few months ago, but still swimsuit off-season). Don't forget your swim cap! I think all the Ys require them (at least the Dodge branch does).
  • roux42
    roux42
    LL Bean has great unfashionable ones... And they last forever! Land's end has a pretty decent selection as well. Newport News is ok but pretty inexpensive.

    Good luck!
  • stacey
    stacey
    Whatchuwant wrote: I got two great bathing suits at Century 21 back in January.
    I live in that store ;)
  • opossumqueen
    opossumqueen
    Thanks for all the rec's. I always forget about Century 21. Do y'all think I need to go to the Manhattan one or is the Brooklyn one pretty stocked?

    I agree that places like Lands End can be good for this stuff, I'm just aiming to try it on and not have to deal with returns :)

    I think all of the Y's require swim caps. I was just wondering where you buy those--it's something I've never used before. I'm guessing places like Paragon and Modell's will have them.
  • pitu
    pitu
    You need Paragon. They have suits, they have caps. And googles.
    Year-round. Union Sq, great selection always. The small sports stores on 7th Ave also have caps and googles, don't know about suits.

    I love Century 21, but I've never seen a speedo there. Where are the swim suits?
  • opossumqueen
    opossumqueen
    Update: I headed to the Brooklyn Century 21 today. Crowded but not nearly as bad as the Manhattan one when I've been there.

    They do not have swimsuits at that location :( but I did get snow boots (exactly what I'd not been able to find anywhere else, and for $30) and was able to scratch a long down coat off my list, so not a wasted trip.

    I'll try the Manhattan one later this week.
  • whatchuwant
    whatchuwant
    pitu wrote:

    I love Century 21, but I've never seen a speedo there. Where are the swim suits?
    Ummm, upstairs??? Somewhere....sorry! The section is HUGE though, can't miss it. Not ssure if they have speedos, more fashion, I guess. Being that it is HUGE, there's got to be something in the sportswear genre. And you know, since its Century 21, the merch is never the same.....
  • armchair_warrior
    armchair_warrior
    can you lady answer me this, why is century 21 so popular :p?

    i never understood it hehe. always crowded.
  • sweet tea
    sweet tea
    AW: two words: cheap bras.

    OQ: get a silicon swim cap. way nicer for your hair than the rubber kind. if you can figure out what size of a major brand's suits fits you, try http://www.swimoutlet.com/
  • carnivore
    carnivore
    sweet tea wrote: AW: two words: cheap bras.
    That's why I love shopping there. :twisted:
  • opossumqueen
    opossumqueen
    Paragon had plenty for me to find something comfy enough for laps. They also had a few cute suits, but the prices tended to be high and the size selection low. There were actually a couple of one-pieces I liked that weren't too old-ladyish.

    Just sharing for anyone wondering about this topic.
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