Help me pick a swimsuit for me: Boden, LE, Athleta or Patagonia?

[citymama]

Skinny mommy looking for flattering swimsuit to flatten tummy and accentuate um, non-existent bust. Please help!

I've never owned a swimsuit by any of these brands before. Please help me pick from these - or let me know if there's something else I should be looking at.

Boden ruffle swimsuit (http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Swimwear/Swimsuits/AK135-BRN/Womens-Cafe-Flower-Press-Ruffle-Swimsuit.html) (in orange or brown)
(http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Swimwear/Swimsuits/AK135-BRN/Womens-Cafe-Flower-Press-Ruffle-Swimsuit.html)
Boden Super Sunflower Swimsuit (http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Swimwear/Swimsuits/AK136/Womens-Super-Sunflower-Swimsuit.html) in orange

Patagonia Bibiana tankini (http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/womens-print-bibiana-tank-topini-top-shirt?p=77113-0-168) in purple with these (http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/womens-print-banded-betina-bottom?p=77125-0-115) bottoms

Land's End Kaleidoscope tankini (http://www.landsend.com/pp/BeachLivingKaleidoscopePrintVneckSwimTop%7E191488_ 593.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::OZA&CM_MERCH=IDX_00006__0000000645&origin=index)in blue and orange - although having a hard time seeing bikini bottoms that don't look like something my grandma would wear! ;) Also concerned that LE's version of size 4 might be too big. But I do like that the tanks run longer rather than end around the belly button like with some other brands.

Athleta Patchwork Swirl Tankini (http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46665&vid=1&pid=689580) top with either the shorts bottoms (http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=689582) or bikini bottoms (http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=689576). Sizing wise, Athleta has XS and might fit best, but it's also the priciest and I've never heard anything about its fit or quality.

Let me know what you think! Many thanks.

[sadie427]

I have suits from boden and athleta--the boden one is wearing out w one summer of light use, the athleta one is great.

[WitMom]

I believe that Athleta is supposed to be good quality, so that's probably the way I would go. I've also noticed (at least for me) that the halter style like this one makes me look more well endowed than I actually am. Here's hoping you find that, too.

[Dcclerk]

I have suits from boden and athleta--the boden one is wearing out w one summer of light use, the athleta one is great.

Yeah that. I think my Athleta ones are quite a bit better made than the Boden. I'd go with the Athleta one for quality...

[citymama]

Funny, after posting this, an Athleta catalog arrived in the mail and I love everything! I want to get some of those board shorts too - so cool. I may go with a bikini or tankini top and swim shorts bottom (http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=6839090120002&cid=47650) option - I love the idea of shorts instead of a bikini bottom for a swimsuit! I must say $110 on a swimsuit and $50 on shorts is pricey, although the quality looks great and would probably last a long time. I wish they had coupons/discounts - even free shipping would be nice. Anyone have ideas?

Thanks for the feedback on Athleta!

[WitMom]

I've never seen coupons/codes for Athleta, but I've been told if you call and talk to customer service, sometimes they will offer a small discount. I've never tried it, but it might be worth a shot.

[oneplustwo]

Funny, after posting this, an Athleta catalog arrived in the mail and I love everything! I want to get some of those board shorts too - so cool. I may go with a bikini or tankini top and swim shorts bottom (http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=6839090120002&cid=47650) option - I love the idea of shorts instead of a bikini bottom for a swimsuit! I must say $110 on a swimsuit and $50 on shorts is pricey, although the quality looks great and would probably last a long time. I wish they had coupons/discounts - even free shipping would be nice. Anyone have ideas?

Thanks for the feedback on Athleta!

Well, Athleta recently joined the Gap/BR/ Piperlime family, so I keep hoping they will start giving Athleta discounts or FS codes. Nothing yet, sigh!