They are by no means high end - but I do wear mine and they get exposed to sun and lake and chlorine- a lot! And I have not rid of one for being “worn out”. It is nice weight fabric, true to size, adjustable straps and removable pads. I like having a selection for tan lines and for different occasions!
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I recently started doing the cold plunge at our club. It’s in the communal area so a suit is required. I needed on that was easy on - easy off and found this one. Turns out it has become my go to swim suit. Got it in a couple of different colors. I don’t expect it to las a super long time but for the price it seems worth it……https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5BGQVSG?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1&psc=1
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I have one of these suits. I bought it for kayaking and the zipper broke the first summer 
I bought a pair of pants by Anatomie at Nordstrom, and they became my favorite travel pants! So lightweight, washable, quick drying, comfortable, and look good. They weigh a couple of ounces and pack into a tiny roll. I liked them so much I bought another style pants. Love them, too.
ETA: these are the pants I really liked; I sized up to L so they would be less fitted which was apparently the intent. I have to take the waist in at some point if I want to ditch the belt, but for now the belt works fine.
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/the-skyler-travel-pant/8158657
And this is the other pair of Anatomie pants I bought
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That is the type of item that is worth a splurge. Nice that you could try them on at the store.
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I actually bought them at Nordstrom online, but Nordstrom’s returns are so easy because there is a physical store not far away.
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I tried a few different brands…and yes..one of the other ones had a zipper that broke the first time I used it…luckily it was in the privacy of my own bedroom.. The ones from this brand…so far…have good zippers.
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“I received a postcard today from Anatomie*https://anatomie.com/collections/womens-luxury-travel-clothing-view-all-products”
@Colorado_mom I love all that Anatomie stuff! Looks elegant, fitted, stylish. So cool that you got and enjoyed the pants, @BunsenBurner.
Too highly priced for me but great looks.
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The dress came, and it’s just above my knee so plenty long.
I think it’s a keeper.
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Ha ha you influenced my to buy these pants. 
Not sure if you ended up getting them, but they don’t have much bulk. Pretty comfortable and they go with a lot of tops I already have!
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I didn’t! We are moving soon, and I decided to wait. I have enough clothing to move as it is! 
Glad you liked them! What color did you choose?
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General question- are jean shorts ‘too young’?
I’ve been coveting a distressed pair for a few years but my daughter just gave me a ‘no go’ lol. I know younger people can wear ‘messy’ outfits and look adorable but when older it can read ‘unkempt’ 
Inspo:
Pair I tried that daughter vetoed ()
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IMO, the outfit in the photo looks fine on you! You have the body to rock it! The shorts are not really too ripped, just what they call “raw hem.”
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Frankly, your daughter is wrong. Those shorts look great on you!
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Go for it! Those jean shorts are super cute and you look amazing in them!
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Thank you! I really did like them but returned. I might go back and grab them. Figure I can dress them up with sandals and black shirt if want to avoid being too scruffy lol.
Btw - spent hours before a recent trip trying to find some casual clothes that fit but were not super expensive (just ‘no’ to. $130 sweatshirt from Lululemon). Oddly enough - Boscov’s junior dept! Got great fitting leggings, matching little jackets, flowy pants, and cute jeans for about $15-$20 each. The shorts were on the line with being ‘maybe too youthful’ tho
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I also think you should get them if you like them.
FWIW, pretty sure my D would tell me no too, but because of the hem length, not because of the distressing or jean/casual look.
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You look like you could be your daughter in those shorts (in the best way) and they don’t look overly distressed - it’s an enthusiastic YES from me!
Overly ripped denim on any age is a NO from me. I don’t mind a small amount of distressing or a raw edge (although I pass on denim that has any holes or rips) but I’ve seen too many women (mostly on the young side) with absolutely shredded denim and I wonder how they get in and out of them and they wash them (I guess they don’t?)
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It’s an enthusiastic, “yes,” from me! I think they look great on you.
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Longer looser shorts are trending (and often are so unflattering!), but those look terrific on you. They aren’t so distressed either.
I probably would not try to “dress them up” too much because they are such a summery casual look. They look great with that top. Add sneakers or sandals and you look fabulous.
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