Beach Baby Surf & Swim Shop

Ugh… for some reason I was expecting customer service when I went to this «boutique» to search for a swimsuit this weekend. Goodness! What was I thinking to bother that poor woman who was busy behind the counter with her iPhone? I mean, as most of you women can attest, there’s nothing quite like the devastation of swim suit season to spur that internal dialog with yourself and the 3-​way mirror that goes something like this…
When did I develop cellulite there (!!!)
Hmmm…I’m thinking black… yeah, black might be the best color this season…
Bikini? Well, I’m really coming around to this whole tankini thing… I mean, it’s just great! Who thought of this anyway?
So, in these instances of insecurity, emotional turmoil and general self-​loathing, a little compassion and a little help could go a long way towards deciding to spend nearly $ 100 on a little piece or two of material. So, I asked for help… here’s what I got.
Me (poking my head out of the dressing room while trying to obstruct the view of my body with the door): «uhm excuse me… do you have ANY tankini tops that are a size 10?»
Her (poking away at her iPhone, finally manages to glance towards me): «Uhm well hon, everything we have is out here on the floor, why don’t you just put that robe on and come on out here and look for yourself.» (poke, poke, type, type)
Me: «Ah…right…the robe… well, ok.»
So I don this strangers robe and I wander back out into the shop. Does she at any point offer to help me look for anything? Suggest a alternative? Ask me what I like (or more importantly, what I’m attempting to hide /​disguise)? Check the tags for possible misplaced sizes… Uhm… that would be a big NEGATORY. Nothing. She never so much as budged from her counter leaning, iphone clicking stance. I had to wonder to myself, why didn’t they just hire a self-​motivated 10 year old to run this shop? What about that little girl off of Housewives of New Jersey? You know Teresa’s little girl… she’s only like 6 or 7 but hey, at least she’s got an opinion. I guess it could have been worse though, she could have been rude about her lack of willingness to help. Instead, she was only ambivalent.
I finally gave up and left and went to Macys. There, in a giant department store of all places, a friendly girl walked up to me, smiled, made eye contact and genuinely asked if I wanted help finding something. I bought 2.

How can you NOT LOVE a swim shop that allows mix-​n-​match sizing???
Not all women are a 6 on top AND on bottom, so thankfully there’s a swimwear shop that allows us to buy different sizes without being busted at the register. This shop is open year-​round, so when you have that winter getaway cruise planned, you still have a place to shop for the perfect suit.
And you should find something here with as many name brands as they sell. Just be prepared to pay a price for a nice suit … which isn’t unheard of. Bathing suits are a bit pricey no matter where you buy, but it’s worth it when you look in the mirror and don’t want to run for the hills.
DID YOU KNOW: Not only can you buy different sizes, but the suits here are all made to flatter. No matter what your shape, you should find something that gives you the results you’re looking for! And they carry sizes from little girls to preteens to plus-​sizes!