This post is sponsored by Lands’ End.
There are few things that fill me with fear and trembling more than trying on swimsuits. It’s an inescapable part of life, of course, since we have a child who loves the water (and, to be fair, I love the water, too), but there’s something so very, um, humbling about standing in front of a mirror, looking at yourself in a swimsuit and thinking, Well, for better or worse, this is what we have to work with.
For the longest time I’d make do with inexpensive swimsuits, but in the post-childbirth years I’ve discovered that I feel so much more relaxed and comfortable at the beach or pool when I’m wearing a swimsuit that’s made well. And for the last couple of years, those swimsuits have been made by Lands’ End.
A couple of weeks ago the Lands’ End people asked if I’d be interested in picking out a new swimsuit and writing a review, and I asked if I could do a giveaway, too. Since they are nice and lovely and accommodating, they agreed. For me it just boils down to the fact that I love their swimsuits. I wear their swimsuits. I know firsthand how durable and comfortable and dare I say flattering they are. So it only stands to reason that I’d welcome the chance to share the Lands’ End suits with you, the very best internets in the entire wide world interweb, amen.
I mean, look at all this cuteness.
These suits hold their shape over and over again; you need not worry about it fitting one way when you leave the house and sagging in unflattering places by the time you get home after a day at the pool. They launder like a dream, and – here’s my favorite part – you don’t have to constantly tug at them and check them to make sure that everything that’s supposed to be covered is still covered.
One more thing: I would recommend ordering a size larger than you normally wear if you buy any of the slenderizing styles; my experience has been that the fabric is so substantial and sturdy that there’s not as much wiggle room as you might be used to in other suits. The regular suits seem to run pretty true to size, but be sure to use the on-site reviews as a guide.
So. If you’d like to enter to win a $100 Lands’ End gift card, here’s what you need to do:
1. Click over to Lands’ End.
2. Check out the swimsuits (for women, men or kids – it matters not).
3. Come back here and share your the name of one of your favorite suits, cover-ups, towels, etc. in the comments.
4. For an extra entry, you can tweet about this giveaway and then leave the URL of your tweet in the comments.
5. That’s all!
And just FYI: if you win the $100 gift card, you can use it for whatever you want on the Lands’ End site: swimsuits, school clothes, Mama clothes, backpacks – whatever you’d like!
This giveaway will run from July 1, 2011-July 8, 2011. The winner will be notified by email and will have 72 hours to respond to me. If the winner hasn’t responded within 72 hours, I’ll select another winner.
Have fun, y’all!
This giveaway is now closed.
I am totally ordering the Swim shorts with tummy control!!! Not sure what top yet but leaning towards the Adujustable Tunic Swim Top.
I love the ummy Control Medallion Print V-neck Tankini Swimsuit Top and skirt in plum!
I’d definitely start with a black swimskirt with tummy control. And add a cute tankini top (with tummy control too – can’t get enough tummy control!) Thanks Boo Mama!!
I LOVE Lands End Swimsuits and I think right now that is all that is left in my swimsuit collection….they are so flattering and last so much longer than other suits. I like the AquaTerra Batik Print X-back Tankini Swimsuit Top with the skort bottom.
I like the Women’s Regular Tugless Tank Soft Cup One Piece Swimsuit.
I really like the Women’s Shell Beach Floral Print Tankini.
https://twitter.com/#!/tcyn0/status/87528217052848128
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I like the Women’s AquaTerra V-neck Tankini Swimsuit Top
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http://twitter.com/#!/disneyfan40/status/87541201225531392
I like the women’s tummy control medallion print v-neck one piece!!! Lands End is an awesome place to shop.
I like the Women’s Beach Living Floral Print Scoop Tankini Swimsuit Top
I like the women’s cotton jersey sleeveless cover up to go with the black paisley scoop neck tankini
I love the shell beach ruffle suit. I only wish I had the body to wear it! :(
I discovered how amazing Land’s End swimwear was a few years ago, and now I’m a total Land’s End snob when it comes to swimwear. Nothing else is worth buying! The suits hold up SO well, I get tired of using the same one year after year before they even look at all worn. So, I actually have 2 Land’s End suits right now. Love their clothes too! I prefer their Beach Living suits as (although I am somewhat ashamed to admit this) they really can go from the beach or pool to say, the store or anywhere else you may need to run quickly in and out (or in my case the gas station who’s pump wouldn’t print out my receipt.) I didn’t even get funny looks!
Women’s Beach Living Dot V-neck Tankini Swimsuit Top
I love the v-neck swim tops…I have 2 LE suits that are awesome! I seriously don’t think I’ll ever buy a suit from another store. I would love to use the gift card for a coverup that is more appropriate than the one I currently wear :)
I love the all-over-control Grecian swimsuit so much that I ordered it in two colors. So flattering!!
I love Women’s ShapeWear Ombre V-neck One Piece Swimsuit… though I can’t decide between the blue and the black. Both are pretty, and flattering. And I NEED a new swimsuit, but I’ve managed to avoid pools so far this summer, so I keep putting it off.
I want the swimdress!!
I am plus size so my favorite is the Women’s Plus Size Seaside Halter One Piece Swimsuit with Tummy Control in black. helenkeeler@comcast.net
tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/helen1949/status/87729611970064385
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I like the 11 in mens volley swim shorts….in the red floral pattern
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Mandatory Entry: the Girls’ Tugless Tank Swimsuit
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Thanks for the opportunity!
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I’d go for the Geo Print Bandeau top… thought I might try going without a skirt this season, but that hasn’t happened so far. I do love the LE suits – have worn the same suit for several summers and it still looks as great as it did the first summer I ordered it.
Love the Beach living Paisley print scoop tankini with a swim mini!
I would love the Women’t Beach Living Paisley Print Scoop Tankini Swimsuite Top and Swim Mini.
I love the women’s tummy control swimdress!! So cute!
I love the kid towel shaped like a shark! My little ones would love them!
i love the red “Women’s Beach Living Dot Scoop Tankini Swimsuit Top”! so darling!
I like the AquaTerra V-neck Tankini. Thanks!
I’ve never heard of these swim suits before and am so impressed looking through their website! I love their Living Dot V-neck Tankini Swimsuit Top, super cute!
I like the “little black suit” tummy control v-neck tankini. Thanks!
I splurged & bought a Lands End suit a couple of years ago and love it! The virtual model feature on the website helped me determine which suits were most flattering for me and pick the correct size. I really like the Beach Living Parsley Print Scoop Tankini Swimsuit Top in pink paired with a swim mini.
I like the Women’s Regular Tummy Control Medallion Print V-neck Tankini Swimsuit Top.
I LOVE the Beach Living Geo Print Bandeau Tunic Swimsuit Top because it also transforms into a longer top if you need a bit more coverage! Perfect!
I think I would like the Women’s Regular Beach Living Floral Print Bandeau Tunic Swimsuit Top in the Pool Blue Floral.
The paisley tunic is so fun and flirty. It also fits several different body types and “suits” several different styles. I love it that Land’s End has the Swim Hotline! Thanks for posting.
Love the girls ruffle front one piece…I LOVE all of Lands End’s clothing! I’ve always been satisfied with whatever I’ve ordered from them.
I think I would choose the Women’s Petite Beach Living Sweetheart Tunic Swimsuit in either the Pool Blue. Love their suits and their Canvas collection! Great fitting shorts.
I love the little polka dotted shirred mini. It’s a cute skirt without being too mawmaw!
The girls’ skirted tugless tank suit is adorable – I love the way Lands End has great quality suits that don’t wear out by the end of the summer! With a BIG family, we’re always thankful for apparel that still looks good when handed down to the next child (and plenty of modest choices too!)
I have been eager to try a Lands End suit! I like the look of the shell beach adjustable tunic tankini top, and probably a skirted bottom. The more coverage, the better these days. :)
Hope you had lots of yummy appetizers and dips for your 4th!
women’s beach living paisley!
aqua Terra batik print x-back tankini…if they had my size…
Absolutely the tummy control woman’s suits. Because I clearly don’t control what I put in my tummy…..
:)
I have been eye-ing the Shell Beach Solid Ruffle Tankini Top and Mini. So cute! All 8 of us wear Lands’ End bathing suits (well, except for the teenaged girl this year and last) and they get handed down and we swim a LOT. We love Lands’ End!
Effortless, cause it covers what needs covering.
I’ve had my eye on one of those mini-swimskirts for months! Just can’t quite make the move… Perhaps a $100 gift card would be a step in the right direction?! :)
I meant the sweetheart swim dress. I love their suits. Have two right now. The fabric holds us great.
I can’t decide between the All-over Control Slender Grecian Swimsuit and the Shell Beach Solid Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit. Both are super cute and look like they would camouflage any mid-section insecurities one might have!
I love the Tummy Control Blouson swimdress. Summer perfection for this less than skinny person.
I’ve always wanted to try a Land’s End swimsuit. I love the “all over control slender tunic” swimsuit in Purple Sunset.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the Shell Beach Floral Print Bandeau Tunic Swimsuit Top and matching bottom. Their swimsuits are the BEST, hands down!
I like the Men’s Regular 11″ Pattern Volley Swim Shorts.
That Aqua Terra V-neck tankini top is great….add the matching boy short, and I would be good to go. I agree with you, swimsuit shopping is pure torture.
I like the Women’s Shell Beach Solid Ruffle Tankini Top:
http://www.landsend.com/pp/ShellBeachSolidRuffleTankiniTop~222784_59.html
Tweeted the giveaway:
http://twitter.com/#!/calidreamin87/status/88059971421483009
I not only LIKE the swim dress the best, I HAVE it!! :) I bought it just about a month ago and I enjoy the fact that I can walk around at the beach/pool in it and, while I do not and will not ever look like a supermodel, I don’t have to put on a giant mu mu cover up to spare everyone’s eyes :) yay LE swimsuits!!!
I love the Women’s Beach Living Dot Sweetheart Bikini Top because it (1) enhances the bust and the bottom that matches is a skirt that hides the thighs. Perfect!
I love the Beach Living Bandeau tops!
i love the oahu collection
I like the Women’s Regular Cotton Jersey Sleeveless Cover-up.
tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/amylou61/status/88239892785676288
I love the AquaTerra 3″ swim shorts and really would like to buy another pair!
I like the Women’s Beach Living Geo Print Bandeau Tunic Swimsuit Top. I bought this last year and it was perfect for getting rid of those horrible tan lines. I also love their towels. I’d love to get a few more this year and maybe get them monogrammed. My friend did this and it was so cute!
I think that the Women’s Shapewear High-Waist SwimMini could change my life. Just sayin’.
LOVE the Beach Living Geo print in blue.
Land’s End is the best!
I really like the sport tankini crossback top. Looks comfy!
I love the swim minis
I love the cotton roll sleeve cover up, gotta have something to wear on the way to the water!
I like the Ombre Bandeau Swimdress. It looks like something I would be comfortable in.
I love the woman’s beach living paisley (both black/white AND the pink color) with a swim skirt…I’ve been wanting one of those.
I just discovered lands’ end suits and I love them :) I really like the Women’s AquaTerra X-back Tankini Swimsuit Top.
I adore the black/Brown Ombre Swim tankini top and the high waist mini swim skirt. Adorable and definitely needed – vacation in 2 weeks!!! Yippee!
I’m liking the Womens plus size sport tankini Geo Stamp V-neck suit. I love Land’s End.
I like the Women’s AquaFitness FlutterKick Colorblock Scoop One Piece Swimsuit and the Women’s Oahu Solid Halter Tankini Swimsuit.
Love the aqua terra swimsuits….great for chasing my two year old!
Any of the swim shorts. And the sleeveless coverup. The fish-shaped kids’ beach towels are too cute!
I like the sport crossback tankini. Looks like good support and no hanging out! :)
I loathe swimsuit shopping, but I’ve heard several people recommend Lands End lately, so maybe that’s a sign I like the look of the Women’s Regular Beach Living Dot Scoop Tankini Swimsuit Top. They seem to have a nice selection of more modest suits!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, the swim minis and tankinin tops!!!!!! Comfy and good coverage!
I like the beach living tankinis
Lands’ End Men’s 9″ Gingham Cargo Board Shorts
I would love to try a Land’s End suit!
I love the Women’s Beach Living Floral Print V-neck Tankini Swimsuit Top.
I like the Women’s Tummy Control Medallion Print V-neck Tankini Swimsuit Top!
Thanks!!
I tweeted it too!
http://twitter.com/mom2anutball/status/88413000163278848
I am thinking of buying the Land’s End Girls’ Ruffle Rash Guard and a matching Swim Mini.
Their yoga pants for girls are GREAT! I bought them for my girls last year and am getting ready to buy more. The dresses are wonderful too. I could make good use out of that $100 gift card!
I tweeted the giveaway, but have no idea how to link to the actual tweet. So, here’s a link to my twitter page which has the tweet. http://twitter.com/#!/diaperingbeyond
I like the Beach Living Floral Print Scoop Tankini Swimsuit Top.
One of the suits I like is the Women’s All-over Control Slender Grecian Swimdress
I LOVE all of the Long bathing suits. It is impossible to find suits that fit right, but these do!! Yay!! :)
Totally loving the All-Over Control Slender Tunic Swimsuit – who doesn’t need a little more control!?! But given that I’m 6 months preggo it would probably be a little uncomfortable right now!! :)
I just bought my favorite a couple of weeks ago! It is the beach living dot scoop tankini top and dot shirred swim mini. I got the navy and white. Love Lands’ End! My second pick would be one of the shell beach solid ruffle suits – so cute!
Love the Girls’ Braid-strap Skirted Tugless Tank Swimsuit!!!
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I like the Women’s All-over Control Slender Tunic Swimsuit.
I’m thinking the all over control tunic would be pretty handy!
I’d get the men’s Volley swim shorts