2018 Swimsuit Guide
This time of year, I get tons of requests for bathing suit recommendations, so I’m putting together my 2018 Swimsuit Guide for Women Over 40!
This is a big task because every woman’s body is different and we all have different features we want to camouflage or flaunt, but I’ll do my best to cover all the bases.
First let me just say that I hate shopping for swimwear like some women hate shopping for jeans. I mean, I know everyone dreads shopping for swimwear, but I REALLY HATE IT because there is almost nothing out there that works for me.
When I go bathing suit shopping, it’s all about finding something that supports and shapes the girls. I’ve always had more than my fair share in that department, which creates enough of a challenge, but now that age and gravity have taken their toll, it’s almost impossible to find a cute, trendy swimsuit that fits the bill. Most suits with proper support have a way of aging me about 20 years.
Perhaps you have different body image issues you’re working with — a bit of a tummy, a pear shape, extra weight, or lack of chest can all create difficulties when searching for swimwear. Thankfully, these days most of the websites that specialize in swimwear have suits designed to target all of these issues. We’ll get into some specific recommendations in a bit, but first let’s first discuss the swimsuit trends of the moment.
Swimsuit Trends for 2018
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#1. One Piece Suits: One piece suits were almost unheard of for a while, but they’re back and super on trend right now. I’m all about it because tankinis have a way of creating a muffin top, whereas a one-piece smooths everything out.
#2. High Neck: I have no idea why this is a trend. I think it would make the weirdest tan lines, but it is and at least it is modest. If you don’t care about the tan lines, this is a fun way to be current and modest at the same time (a rarity for swimsuit trends!) This one from Macy’s is cute and affordable too. They also make the high neck suits in bikini version — my daughter had one last year that she wore with the high waist bottoms, and it was really cute on her.
#3. High Leg: Oh, boy. The eighties are baaaaack! I suppose this trend does help elongate the leg, so there’s that.
#4. Mesh and Cut Outs: This one is fun, but again, it could cause some weird tan lines, plus most that I’m finding are pretty revealing. I like this one-shoulder suit by Miraclesuit with its modest mesh panels.
#5. Geometric Prints: Anyone can wear these, and I like this departure from the florals that have been popular in the past.
#6. Lace, Crochet, and Feminine Details: Again, this is a trend almost anyone can wear, and I’m all for feminine details.
#7. White Bathing Suits: The challenge here, of course, is to find one that is not see-through. I love the idea of a white suit, though. It will definitely show off your tan! This one hits on several trends — the crochet detail, cut outs, a higher neck, and of course a white swimsuit.
#8. High Rise Bottoms: For those who like a two-piece suit but want a little more coverage, this is a fun trend. This also tends to work well for plus-size ladies, but I’ve seen it on all sizes, and it can be very attractive. (The suit pictured here comes in regular and plus sizes.)
Okay, so that was fun, and I think it’s always good to know the current trends, but what we really need is advice for certain body issues and some real life recommendations from women like us.
Swimsuits for Women Over 40
Once you hit 40, swimsuits become extra challenging because it’s all too easy to fall into the frump zone if we’re not careful, but it is possible to look good and feel confident in your swimsuit. It just sometimes takes a lot of trial and error to find the right one. (And when in doubt, throw on a cute coverup! Ha!)
Let’s talk about some specific issues women face when swimsuit shopping. First, let me recommend that you shop online so you can try on your swimsuits in the comfort of home. The lighting is more forgiving, and I think overall it’s an easier experience. Plus, you can get the opinion of your husband or kids, which I always find helpful.
When I’m in the market for a new swimsuit, I usually order a bunch and send back the ones that don’t work. My favorite sites for shopping swimwear are Lands’ End, Athleta, and Title Nine, but those have been my go-tos for so long that I fear I may be out of touch in this department. I want to be sure to give you the most current and relevant advice, so I asked on Facebook where women my age like to shop for swimsuits, and I got a lot of great suggestions.
Some of the retailers mentioned multiple times are Everything But Water, Soma, Bare Necessities, Macy’s, Hapari, Garnet Hill, and Swimsuits For All. If you’re looking for budget-friendly suits, Target, Walmart (the Catalina brand, specifically), T.J.Maxx (you can now shop online!), and Costco were all suggested.
To Skirt Or Not To Skirt
When it comes to swimsuits, it’s easy to end up looking matronly in our attempts to keep it modest and get the support we need. There was a time when I thought the tankini top and swim skirt look was so cute and new and fresh. Now, I fear it has become the “mom suit.” I am not saying not to wear them if that is what you like and feel comfortable in, but it definitely can age us or put us in the frump category if we’re not careful.
If you do go the skirt route, make sure the skirt isn’t too voluminous. The shorter, and sleeker the skirt is, the better. This one is super cute, and it comes in navy and black, so you can find a top in a printed pattern that would coordinate. Athleta has swim skirts that don’t look too matronly.
An alternative to the skirt that I’ve enjoyed in recent years is the swim short. I still get the modesty of covering my rear and the widest part of my thighs, but it isn’t a skirt. Again, the same rule applies. I think the shorts that fit close to the body look best. I love the Kata Swim Shorts at Athleta and the Boy Briefs at Title Nine. This JAG swimsuit from Macy’s shows how cute the swim shorts can be. It’s also less than $100.
Tankini vs. Bikini vs. One-Piece Bathing Suits
These days, anything goes. It’s possible to look super cute or super frumpy in any of these bathing suit styles. The key is knowing what works for your body and staying within your comfort zone. I haven’t worn a bikini top since I was 3 years old, but I think some women look fabulous and perfectly appropriate in a bikini top. It’s definitely easier to pull off if you’re smaller chested and/or have a smaller waist. I tend to carry some extra weight in my belly, plus I have the chest issues to contend with, so I steer clear.
I’ve loved the tankini trend, and it’s all I’ve worn for the past 10 years, but I’m looking forward to trying some one-piece styles this year.
I think the key to keeping a one-piece swimsuit from looking frumpy is to find one with some of the trendy features mentioned above — cutouts or mesh or a fun geometrical print.
Bra Sized Swimwear
One of the best things to happen to swimsuits recently is the bra-sized swimwear. Personally, I always go right to the bra-sized swimwear because nothing else works for me. If you have a larger chest, I highly recommend these suits. Unfortunately they don’t always come a very wide variety of sizes, but through your Facebook recommendations, I’ve found some sites that do have a better range of sizes.
Swimsuits for a Larger Chest
If you wear regular size clothing but have a disproportionately large chest, check out Bare Necessities. Their bikini and tankini tops are all sized so that you can order your band size (they offer sizes 30-38) and your cup size (D-G), and their suits are actually CUTE! You can filter your results by bra size, brand, size, and color.
Soma also has a decent selection of bra sized swimsuits and some have a wider range of sizes than you can find at Athleta or Lands’ End.
Swimsuits for a Smaller Chest
Obviously, I’m no expert on this, but I can tell you what I cannot wear and wish I could. LOL! Ruffles, padding, and push-up styles all add volume and give the illusion of a larger chest. Nordstrom actually has a whole section of small bust swimsuits. Athleta will also tell you what cup sizes their swimsuits are best suited for. I think this halter style is super cute.
The high neck trend is so cute, and I think it can actually work for everyone, but it is probably easier for those who are smaller on top. This one at Soma caught my eye, but they also make them in tankini and one-piece styles if that’s more comfortable for you.
Plus-Sized Swimwear
If you need plus sizes, Bare Necessities has a great selection. Again, you can filter your results by your size so you’re only seeing suits that work for you. Other sites that were recommended to me for plus sizes are Swimsuits for All and Monif C.
Ultra Modest Swimwear
If you want a super modest bathing suit that is pretty much like wearing a dress in the water, check out Love To Learn. These suits are designed by a homeschooling mom who couldn’t find any bathing suits for her daughters that she felt were modest, comfortable, and flattering, so she set out to create some. I realize these aren’t for everyone, but I wanted to include it in case you’re looking for something like this.
Swimsuits with Thigh Coverage
Soft Surroundings makes this unique sarong swimsuit. It has a mesh sarong you can wear as a skirt, as a sarong, or you can tie up when you get in the water to swim. They make a few other tankini styles that I think are cute but modest. Unfortunately, no bra cup sizing, but I realize not everyone needs that.
I also think the swim shorts are a great solution for those wanting some thigh coverage. I personally like a boy short style that fits snug to the body, I realize that shorts will fit every pair of thighs differently. If you have bigger thighs, a looser short might fit you snug to the body.
Swimsuits to Disguise a Belly
If you’re trying to camouflage a belly, you have a few options. These swing tankini tops at Lands’ End are cute, and they don’t cling to the bumps and rolls of the midsection but rather skim over them. These swing tankini tops at Lands’ End come in regular, long, and short sizes.
The blouson style swim tops work much the same way, and I find them a bit more youthful. Athleta has several styles and patterns of this blousy tankini with bra cup sizing.
I definitely think the blousy tops look best with a bikini bottom or super close-fitting shorts. If you add that swing top to a skirt, it’s going to look frumpy. Lands’ End makes a high waist bikini bottom with or without tummy control that would pair well with this top, and Soma also makes a high waist swim bottom with support.
Actually, Soma has a nice selection of pretty suits, if you want to take a look. You can filter by trend or by the feature you’re looking for.
A swim dress is another option, although I do think these can be hard to pull off.
Another option for disguising a bit of a tummy is to wear a swimsuit with some ruching or shirring. This one is a good example, plus it has built-in tummy control. Patterns also help distract the eye from any bumps or bulges we don’t want to draw attention to.
You can find tankinis with the ruching too, if you want to pair them with a swim skirt or swim shorts for more modesty.
Athletic Swimwear
If you’re athletic and want a good quality suit to swim in, a friend recommend the TYR brand, and they sell it at Zappo’s — super fast shipping and free returns!
Post-Mastectomy Swimwear
Several ladies recommended Lands’ End for post-mastectomy swimwear. I also found a large selection at Swim Outlet. If this is something you have experience with and you have another recommendation, feel free to leave it in the comments.
I hope this post is helpful. I’m sure I left out something, but hopefully this hits the highlights. Feel free to leave feedback and other suggestions in the comments.
You may also like my post on swimsuit coverups! Let’s face it, most of us probably end up wearing those more than our bathing suits anyway, lol. Here are a few that caught my eye.
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Yay! Thank you for this post! We have a tropical vacation planned this summer, plus I cannot locate my suit top from last year!! So timely! I cannot get to Soma or BareNecessities from work (website restricted) but I’ll definitely check these out when I get home!
I think you’ll like them. They both have a lot of cute options.
As a pool owner, I really am grateful for this post! I like to see what’s new and maybe find some coverage for my trouble spots (pear, all the way).
I’ve been liking board shorts for several years… a bonus is they dry fast. Love the sarong suit you featured. I often just swim with my meshy sarong cover up…but I like your option better because it seems versatile.
Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! 🙂
Thank you. This is very helpful. It can be such a nightmare to find the right bathing suit. I recently purchased a Lablanca one piece suite from Nordstrom and it was a winner for me.
I just ordered one of those from one of these sites (I’m losing track, haha!) Fingers crossed I like it.
I wasn’t going to comment on this post, Jo-Lynne—I figure you get tired of me always commenting and I rarely buy a swimsuit.
But your email was very interesting. I am relatively thin and it’s true that sometimes people put thin women down almost as much as heavier women. In fact, I lost weight recently and not by design. It was the scariest thing ever because if you google unintended weight loss, it comes up cancer….But how do you tell people that, because all they say is “I wish I had that problem”?
Anyways, i feel the same way about modeling swimsuits. But what you said got me thinking….if we don’t, then who will? It doesn’t seem like the marketing people are on the bandwagon? That’s what The Fierce 50 Revolution is hoping to change, but I guess it starts with us!! (should I be in high school and say if you do a bathing suit post, I will? ha ha)
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I hear ya – and I have posted a swimsuit picture before, but it’s a rarity to me, and I think it was blurry. Haha! I’m just not up for modeling a ton of swimsuits and doing a shop with me post. #nothappening It’s not about feeling self-conscious about my age or my body as much as it is about feeling like it crosses a modesty line that I’m not comfortable with. But to each her own! I know a lot of bloggers who have posted swimsuit pictures, and I do admire them for it. And thanks for your words about being thin. I have a friend who is very sensitive about those comments b/c she is genetically very thin, and she would love to have curves. I guess we all have something we would like to change about our bodies. 🙂
Great post! I’m also interested in learning a little about waxing the dreaded “upper leg/bikini line”. Yikes!
Another reason I love the swim shorts, lol!!! I have had my bikini area waxed a few times b/c I do have one suit with bikini bottoms, and I don’t mind the pain. What is annoying is how fast it comes back, plus it is sort of embarrassing, but I try not to let that bother me. 🙂
So funny. This is why I stick to swim skirts..
Right!?! ????
I’ve never had a problem wearing swim suits. I didn’t love shopping for them and I don’t always love how I look but it is what it is. I like swimming. But as I got older, my legs were just getting like jello. I’m trying strength training more but I think it’s just age. 🙁 So I’ve tried swim skirts – I definitely feel kind of frumpy. The skirts have that added benefit of not having to worry about bikini area shaving though…
You did a great job, Jo Lynne, on a difficult subject. Thx!!
Really helpful post! I appreciate that you tried hard to cover most women’s concerns. Thank you!
Great post! I’m loving all of the different sized models in the recent Athleta catalogs. So refreshing. I think there are many stylish tankinis out there that don’t scream “mom suit”. Many are pricey however.
Great post! (As usual!) I, too, like all these places and always do check Lands End for swimsuits…their swim tees with 50 spf are a product both hubs and I really like for a day at the lake or beach- hard to get sunscreen for a whole day- the tees are cool and comfortable. One other site I use for water aerobics… I go 3x a week and those pools tend to be heavily chlorinated and cause fading quickly- even on suits labeled “chlorine resistant” Just about everyone in class gets their suits for water aerobics from Swim and Sweat. I had not heard of them before this class and they are a source for the most fade resistant suits I have ever worn. (I tend to get suits for vacation from the places you have listed in this great post about a topic that is not fun to shop for…..but always makes me remember I get to wear them for happy outings at a pool, lake, or beach!) Thanks for great information- happy swimming, everyone!
I’ve never heard of Swim & Sweat, thanks for the recommendation!
thanks for the post. Although I am one of the “thin” types (genetically blessed – thanks mom) BUT that being said I have less “tone” (hey I’m almost 50). My major problem with trying to find a suit is…well, I’m usually stark white when looking and lets be real….we all look better with some color so I’m much harder on myself with not liking what I find because I’m so white when looking. I prefer more of the target or walmart pricing as i (1) don’t wear it often enough to justify and (2) i might prefer something different next year so longevity isn’t a big deal to me. I will say the combination of small chest, very white (with freckles and veins showing on my legs) and the uncertainty of getting away with a 2 piece at 49 does make things challenging. I think if i was to invest more money I’d look for a strapless one piece with a padded bra section (in a perfect world)
I actually ordered a strapless mesh panel one piece suit from Target recently and would highly recommend it! It’s by Mossimo and reasonably priced in the $30 range. I think it would be flattering for a number of body types because of the placement of the mesh panels. It’s attractive without being too revealing. I debated on keeping it, but it was just a tiny bit snug in the chest for me. I really loved it overall though!
What if your target areas are thighs, tummy and droopy breasts? LOL. (Hope that wasn’t TMI – sorry). I LOVE Swimsuit #1 at the top – very cute!
I really hate swimsuit season and for that I avoid beaches and pools at all costs. And since I don’t tan but burn I guess that’s not a bad thing. LOL.
Thanks for all the information, though, This was GREAT!
Girl, I hear ya. I have all those same problems! Bra sized swimsuits with underwires help the droopy boobs (lol) and ruching helps the tummy area some. The shorts are the best solution I’ve found to the thigh problem. 🙂 🙂
Post-double mastectomy, I have found that Nordstrom will alter any swimsuit I purchase there, adding pockets for prostheses with no extra cost (and they will do the same with bras). Just another reason I love that store.
That is amazing! Thanks for the info, I’m sure it will help someone out there.
Thanks Rachael for that info. Good to know. I fall into your category only I’m minus one! My last suit was from Lands End. Glad to hear I have even more options!!
What an amazing post with all those options!
This post must have taken a fair bit of time but you came through for your blog friends. Thank you, Jo-Lynne. I’d love to find a fairly sheer kimono for a beach cover up. Any ideas?
I love those too! I am going to update last year’s swimsuit coverup post soon. 🙂
Joanne…..Glamour Farms has a lot of Kimono’s. 🙂
Oh and regarding your comment in your e-mail about the different body types – you are spot on! All of us are different and we all have different body types for different reasons. We women should stick together, though, instead of putting each other down about it.
But SHAME on all the companies that post only the young, thin and fit models in swimsuits because let’s face it – that’s probably a group in the minority. Nothing wrong with being any or all of those things – it just doesn’t represent everyone. I wish some of them would step up and post a huge variety of swimsuit models. That would be SO refreshing and I would probably buy from the just because they did that.
Again, GREAT post and GREAT information!
I agree, and some are starting to do better. Swimsuits For All has more different sized models, but they are all young. 🙂 Title Nine sometimes has some women who are older, but they are all extremely fit and toned. I do like that they use regular women, though, not models. They even tell their story and the sports they like.
I wonder what you think of the “high waist” two piece suits (sometimes called a high waisted bikini)……..
Yeah, I didn’t mention those, did I? They were really popular the last couple of years, and I haven’t seen them much this season. I actually like them a lot. My 14-year old daughter had one last year with a high neck bikini top, and I thought it was flattering, and I liked the modesty of it since I’m not big on bikinis, personally.
Gosh, I love that black and white (or maybe it’s navy and white) polka dot suit at the top of this post. Any idea where it’s from?
It’s at Macy’s: http://bit.ly/2oSvBrF. All the images in the post are clickable. 🙂
Wow, that was a great post! You covered a lot (unlike a bathing suit LOL). I spotted a couple of cute suits to order and give it a try.
If you can afford it, laser for bikini line is permanent but does not work on gray (sorry if tmi). Looking forward to coverups .
Thanks for time and research you put into this topic.
Thank you for this informative post, Jo-Lynne! No doubt you put a lot of time into it. My favorite brand of swimwear is Profile by Gottex. The tops are available in cup sizes, with a built-in bra. No more uni-boob! :). If you desire a two piece, the tops and bottoms are sold separately so you can better customize your fit. While the price point is high, the swimwear is top notch in quality and style, I own their tankini, and plan to purchase another one for an upcoming vacation. The brand is sold at Von Maur, Nordstrom, and Everything But Water.
Thanks for that recommendation! I’ll check it out for sure.
I have been on a big mission with swimsuits lately. I have literally ordered $4000 worth (with the plan of returning pretty much everything, ordering multiple sizes, Etc)
All were from lands end, j crew, Nordstrom, and Macy’s.
I kept 4 things from lands end. They were the most ‘forgiving’ and seemed to be the best quality. 1 one peice, 2 high waist rouged bottoms, and a high neck tankini
The one peice blue ombré “slender tunic” swimsuit may be the most comfortable, cutest swimsuit I’ve ever had
Thanks for another great post!
Good to know! Thanks for the feedback. 🙂
I am not a fan of the swim dresses… they look too much like lingerie!
Loved this list. I have many suits from Lands End and also Miracle suits. I t tend to get at least one new one every year, so it’s not a pressure situation for me since I have the suits from prior years.. When we go on warm weather vacations in the winter, I have a few to choose from. Ladies, please look in a rear view mirror, so you don’t put on an old suit that has lost its coverage and it’s a see through! Yikes
JoLynne, thanks for the info. You have some great selections here. I rarely even get into a suit, but you offered some very versatile pieces. – Amy
http://stylingrannymama.com/
Thanks for the info. Going to Mexico in a few weeks and on the hunt for a new swimsuit.
What a great job on this post. You did a lot of work and great selection and information. I use to be in a swimsuit all summer long with boating, but now that we emptied nested and I’m older, we don’t go boating much and I rarely get into a swimsuit. I never thought I’d get to the point I wouldn’t’ want to wear a swimsuit, but now at 55 yrs. old, I’m there. My legs are just too out of shape. 🙁 I find the swim short hits at the worst area of the leg, making them look worse, so actually I think a regular swimsuit bottom looks better and more slimming. I prefer the tankini’s the best. Your post motivated me to get out there and look for one to try.
PS I love the #1 suit. Adorable.
Thank you for this great post! I love a lot of them. It’ll get me in Summer-mode!
#6 looks a bit like underwear?!
LOL, I think all 2 piece bathing suits sort of look like underwear. 🙂
Great post – thanks for taking the time to put it all together. Several resources that I hadn’t heard of. We live lake-front so even though I’m not in the water that often we are on the boat, have lots of company in the summer and I’m constantly wrangling my toddler grandchildren – good swimwear is a must. Lands End and Miracle Suit are my usuals but now this opens a world of other options and opens up my thinking about different styles that might work for my 62 year old body with the dents and marks to prove it!
You are my fave – thanks so much!
You are always so thorough with these posts, so thank you! It’s been about five years since I bought a swimsuit, so I was really intimidated when I started my search for a new one a few weeks ago. It’s not easy finding one with good coverage in the right style/color and keeping within budget! I decided to hang up the tankinis I’ve been buying since I had my son and try a one piece for the first time in ever, lol. I think I pretty much tried all the big trends (high neck, cutouts, mesh panels, crochet, etc) and my favorites are definitely the mesh panels and cutouts. I feel like those really help minimize the frump factor while still giving me the coverage I wanted. I also tried bikinis with high waisted bottoms, and while I kind of liked them, hubs said “diaper”, haha. I decided not to invest much on any one because I really don’t need one often since we sold our boat. That, and I wanted a couple different ones for our upcoming trip. I lucked out at aerie, finding several with good coverage for $30ish each. If I were to invest, Everything But Water had some gorgeous ones I’d love to try!
Thanks for your informative post. I’m fast approaching the mid 50’s, (!!!) and my bathing suit options are changing. I’m gonna look at the sites you have listed. I stress about it but once I hit the public beach, I clearly see anything goes! And just get on with the day! Thanks for tackling bathing suits! Hope you find one you are comfortable in.
Thanks so much for all your hard work…This is so helpful
I have to echo everyone else, this was very helpful! I went a little crazy and ordered 3 of the suits you featured! I got the #1 from Swim Solutions black one-piece with the white dots and trim, the Go by Gossip printed tankini top and grey ruched swim boy shorts, and the suit from Land’s End, women’s swing tankini top with a coordinating high waist bikini bottom. I hope at least one of them works.
These are priced higher than what I normally spend, but that may be why I never LOVE the suits I buy. I plan to return any that don’t work. I think I will like trying them on at home better than my marathon session at Target last year. I’m hoping that spending a bit more will yield higher quality. I’ll let you know how they work out!
Thank you so much for this! Where can I find the pink and black strapless in the cover photo?
Hey Shelley, that one is from Swimsuits for All: http://bit.ly/2oYe0hJ
I think you’ll find the difference in quality to be worth it, but let me know! I’ve always had to spend a decent amount on suits b/c I need the support up top but I always tried to keep it under $100. These days, though, that’s almost impossible. It’s kind of crazy. I’m still wearing the same two suits I’ve had for like 5 years b/c I hate to spend the $$ but I am ready for something new!
Oh thanks SO much for this. I am ordering one form Boden too with a cross over effect. Apparently it’s flattering for a larger bust?!
Thank you for all the great suggestions! (I can’t imagine doing all this work!)
I especially appreciate the high-neck suits – and am so excited to hear they are a recent trend! I need high-neck suits to cover my chest area due to skin cancer issues. (My chest burns no matter how much lotion I put on it, and I’ve had many spots frozen off through the years!)
Happy Spring!
I just picked up a new suit for my annual Cayman Island vacay in May. I am plus size and this is my third suit from Always For Me. I ordered a cute tankini top with ruffled skirt bottom. Great quality and variety!
Good to know, thanks for the rec!
Going to Hawaii this summer and dreading finding a new suit. Lost about 30 pounds last year and am working out like crazy. It’s so discouraging dealing with a large top, a tummy (still…ugh)and cellulite on my almost 60!year old legs. Despite all the gym time, my legs are still crappy… Thanks for the post. Trying not to be sooo hard on myself. Excited to try some of the new websites you listed. Happy shopping!!!
Bathing suit shopping is so demoralizing, isn’t it? I feel ya.
Whew! Thank you SOOOOO much for doing this post. It is our 20th Anniversary this year and I think we are going to try and go to Hawaii – so I will need a suit. I haven’t bought one for at least 5-7 years so it is time. Also a bit of weight gain doesn’t help! 🙂 These are great suggestions! Up in Canada I will probably start with Swimco but maybe will look at Soma too.