Are you looking for a great scalloped swim suit? I’m rounding up the best ones for under $125!Funny story about taking these bathing suit pictures.  First of all, yes we took them in JANUARY.  And I understand that in most other parts of the country, it’s freezing.  It happened to be an 80 degree day in Los Angeles, and I thought……let’s give those bathing suits a spin.  This new scalloped swim suit was one I picked up for a couple of spring break trips we have planned, and I was chomping at the bit to give it a test drive (side note, last minute bathing suit shopping pretty much always ends in tears for me…..so now when I see a great swim suit I buy it and save until needed).

So, on a sunny day in January I headed to Santa Monica to a public beach and pool area.  By the time I got there it was filled with families also enjoying that warm weather.  Now, I understand that I rolled up to the pool with a photographer.  And that may look ridiculous.  But, the interaction I had with another mother left me sort of lost in thought.  We were at the pool for MAYBE 45 minutes total.  On the side where we weren’t disrupting anyone.  And I GET that it may look weird to be having someone take pictures of you in a bathing suit.  Especially when you are clearly not model size.  Who do I think am?

Well, here’s what got to me.  The SIDE EYE I got from a couple of moms.  I’m sure they thought I looked ridiculous.  Who did I think was? Why in the world would some random lady need these pictures?  And the thing I noticed?  These same women? Were hiding in coverups and shorts.  Is there a connection? If we’re uncomfortable with our own bodies are we more likely to criticize and judge others?  

Until very recently, I was that mom hiding in a cover up at the pool with her daughter.  And I wonder if that slanted my view of other women and how comfortable THEY felt?  I do think they’re connected.  Complimenting other women? With a smile, a comment, a thumbs up……guess what that does? It helps us to start complimenting ourselves.  So my challenge to y’all (and myself)…..even if YOU aren’t ready to flaunt it in a bathing suit at the pool or beach? Compliment someone who is.  I promise it will take you one step closer to being proud of your own body in a bathing suit.

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Pictures by Annie Vovan

The Best Scalloped Swim Suits for Under $125

Now can we talk about this scalloped swim suit? A great scalloped bathing suit is one of my favorite looks on a pear shape body…..because that pretty scallop cut? Draws the eyes upward, which is ideal for a pear shape.  From simple two pieces to a great one piece with that scallop top……a scalloped swim suit is totally on trend and super flattering.  Does it get any better?

A few of my favorite scalloped swim suit options (and bonus, they’re all under $125):

Looking for more bathing suit recommendations? Check out:

The Best Bathing Suits for a Pear Shape Body

The Best Bikini for a Pear Shape Body

My Favorite Halter Swimsuits

Are you as in love with this scalloped swim suit as I am? Don’t forget to pin this so that you remember it come bathing suit season!