Norma Kamali "Try Before You Buy"

One of the things I dread most each year is finding a new swimsuit. Up until we joined a yacht club (not as boaters but for the lovely pool overlooking the Hudson) I wasn't too fussed and could get by with my two standards. But now that we're there more often than not, I need a few more to switch off. Since losing weight the old standards are now drooping in places you really don't want droopage, so the hunt began.

I've always loved Norma Kamali swimsuits and over the years have had many (I think I still have a vintage 80s one somewhere!) I love how she incorporates vintage styling with modern fabrics bringing the looks to a new level.

So yesterday I went to her website to peruse the offerings. There on the front page was the *exact* style I wanted! And at a fabulous price! It's the $98 Bill swimsuit available in red, black, acid, olive, and white. I was torn between red and white, but decided to go for red and placed my order.

Just hours ago the lovely Fed Ex man delivered my package!
It arrived with a pre-paid Fex Ex bubble wrap envelope in case you need to return. How easy is that?

Too excited, I tore open the package and tried it on asap! Perfect style, perfect fit! We've got a keeper! And the best part was not having to traipse from shop to shop trying on goodness knows how many suits only to settle for something that fit but wasn't really the style I wanted!

For those ageists out there, this is what a 51 year old woman, who's lived a full life, had a child at 40 looks like. (Okay, not my best angle!) Excuse the turban and shades, I was just out of the shower! Hey at least I smeared on some red lipstick and my flame Tributes!

I will definitely use this service again! And this baby is a keeper!!

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