This month’s giveaway, with a value of up to $75, and an additional special offer, are featured at the end of this article. Keep reading for details.
Yesterday we discussed the importance of modest swimwear, so today we’re going to get straight to the fun stuff––shopping!
We all know that bathing suit shopping can be stressful––it’s so difficult to find suits that are cute, modest, and affordable. Mall shopping can be discouraging, because those oh-so-cute bikinis are everywhere, tempting us to give into our fleshly desire to fit in, even when we want to do what’s right (Matthew 26:41). So, last year, I decided to avoid the mall completely and try my hand at online shopping! The task of finding a good web-store was very difficult, but I finally found a store and made my selection. The service and bathing suit were both so great that I want to share this store with you so you can possibly enjoy the experience too!
The chore
We all know how difficult it is to find a cute bathing suit that fits well and is affordable. Add modesty to the mix (which I hope we’ll all commit to do), and we’ve just given ourselves a seemingly impossible and very frustrating task! And who wants to order online, right? Buy a bathing suit you haven’t even tried on? Yeah, right! But that’s where, last summer, I proved myself wrong.
The store
Lime Ricki is full of cute, modest bathing suits at a reasonable price. They’re slightly pricier than the $20-per-piece bikinis I’ve seen in the mall, but I guess that’s because you’re paying for the extra fabric on them! The store was started when three sisters got together, frustrated about the lack of swimsuit choices available for themselves and their daughters, and decided to design their own suits. This year marks their third summer in business together, and this is one business that’s continually growing and improving. You can read more of their story on their About page.
Our experience
I liked what I saw online, but I had a few questions about their suits, so I decided to contact the owners, hoping they would help me. Unsure of who to call, I dialed all three listed phone numbers. I received the voice mail at each number, so I left messages. Two of the women called back within the hour, and the third called back that evening. They were all genuinely nice and very helpful. One girl spent almost thirty minutes talking to me, and she helped me to choose a fabric that would suit my age as well as my taste. I chose the Emily Halter Top with their Brown Cinch Skirt, and, as promised, it arrived within the week.
Lime Ricki claims their suits don’t need tugged or pulled on to stay in place, and I’ll admit it, I was skeptical. What bathing suit doesn’t need adjusted often? Apparently, the Lime Ricki suits––even with a three-year-old to chase and carry around, plus other swimming equipment to deal with, I rarely had to adjust my suit.
I like my suit so much that when my cousin Lisa (also the assistant editor) e-mailed me in despair over trying to choose a cute, modest bathing suit for herself, I e-mailed her back with a note that said, “Buy a Lime Ricki suit!” I sent her a link to my favorite suit, the Signature Tankini Top (which was out of stock when I’d ordered), and she hesitantly purchased that top with the brown bottoms without ever trying them on. About a week later, I received another e-mail from her, raving about her new suit! She loved the fact that she could go out and look stylish––and modest––without tugging on her swimwear every five minutes.
Your (possible) experience
Lime Ricki suits are made to last, so there’s no need to buy multiple suits for one summer. If you want more variety, you could purchase one bottom with two tops to save money. To save even more, shop their sale page, which offers pieces for as low as $12.50 each. Many of the suits on Lime Ricki recommend a bottom to go with them, and some of them tell which body type would be flattered in that suit, which is very helpful for online shopping!
Their size chart doesn’t measure by inches, but it is very true to size. I ordered the size the website recommended, and my suit fit me perfectly. The only exception is their brand-new, upscale Key Lime collection (I love the Lauren top with the blue bottom!), which runs a size small, so be sure to order one size larger than normal if you choose to purchase a Key Lime suit.
Be careful to avoid suits that accentuate the bust, and wear shorts or a skirt over regular bathing suit bottoms (which don’t cover more than underwear!) the entire time you’re not in the water.
Giveaway
Lime Ricki is giving away a bathing suit to one of our readers! The winner will be allowed to choose any one top and bottom (excluding the Key Lime collection) or a one-piece. To enter, leave a comment below by Tuesday, April 28, 2009, stating at least one topic you’d like to see covered in this magazine or you could simply let us know which suit is your favorite. You may enter to win the bathing suit for yourself, or to give away as a gift for someone else.
Comments are moderated, so they may take a day or so to appear. Make sure to include a valid e-mail address in your information (this will not appear in the post). The winner, who will be announced on April 30, will be e-mailed with simple instructions on how to claim her new bathing suit. The winner must contact us back within seven days of our initial contact, or the free bathing suit will go to someone else.
Special Offer
In addition to their giveaway, Lime Ricki has generously offered a special coupon code for Pierce My Heart readers! If you purchase an item from their web store by May 15, 2009, you will receive 10% off your total order just by using the coupon code HEART10 at the checkout.
We want to give a special thank you to the owners of Lime Ricki for their generosity! This summer, have a safe and modest swimming experience.
By Davonne Parks
Visit our Monthly Issues page to see all of our past themes, and visit our April 2009 page to read our entire current issue about caring for God’s creations.
very cute, i liked the Savannah Halter Tankini
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the swimming suits on this site! I have often had to buy a maternity suit b/c they are the only modest suits out there right now! These suits definitely need to be in stores to give teens/young women more choices.
I love the new collection, but I really like the signature tankini top.
I like the Lizzie tankini
i like the Lizzie Tankini Top best. cute!
these are the cutest! it’s so hard to pick just one!!!
i would like to see (and would read) an article about when too much extra-curricular activity for the kids is just too much. what are the pros to it and the cons. it’s a tough decision because on one hand you want your kids involved in activities and have them learn things, yet on the other hand it’s sooo stressful taxing everyone around…is it really worth it?!
****Davonne Here****
We do not currently have any articles on that topic, but we’re contemplating a theme in 2010 about motherhood, so it may appear then. Great suggestion! I personally believe that if extracurricular activities become more work than fun, then they’ve reached the point where they’re not worth it. Children grow so fast, and I’ve never heard a parent of grown children say they wish they would have put their kids in more sports, but I have heard many parents say they wish they would have taken the time to just enjoy their children more when they were still living at home.
I love these swimsuits. I especially love the Lauren Tankini Top. It is super cute.
I like the Lauren the best. It’s beautiful. I’m a new reader to this blog but will certainly follow it now. Can’t wait to send it to all my girlfriends who are always complaining about not finding modest swimwear anywhere.
These are all great. Hmm… my favorite would have to be the Lauren Tankini.
how to pick just one?? I actually love the ones you pictured in your blog- the black and white one at the bottom is probably my favorite. I have 4 sisters and we know how hard it is to find modest bathing suits. Thanks for the post- and the website!
I like the Claire Tankini top, it’s really cute!
I loved your piece on prom dresses. How about modest wedding dress? Not everyone wants a plunging neckline on their wedding nor does anyone have the figure for a sleeveless dress. And sleeveless dresses just are right for fall or winter weddings.
i like the maizy tankini top and black boyshorts. thanks for the chance to win!
I love the Savannah Halter Tankini, I like the combination of the black/white with the pop of green, what a great website! I have two-year old twin boys that LOVE the pool, with all the chasing a holding and playing I do, I need my swimsuit to stay put!
I am sooooo excited about this giveaway, but even more excited that I have found this website. I have two teen daughters and myself who love cute clothes and swimsuits. How exciting to find a website devoted to modesty and fashion all in one. I love the Elle tankini and the Savannah Halter, also the Lucy V-strap is cute. Can’t decide>.. may have to order, more than one! Thank you, thank you , thank you . . . . cannot wait to see who wins!!
I absolutely adore the Lizzie Tankini suite!! Thanks for a great giveaway 🙂
I love the Elle and the Ginger. I might just have to order one of these. I love the flared skirt as well. Thanks for posting.
I like the Brooklyn top and black boy shorts. Thanks so much!
It’s so strange, I am not a fan of one pieces but I fell in LOVE with the Ava One Piece. I never though I’d say I’d love a one piece but I do! It’s gorgeous!
My favorite suit is the Savannah Halter Tankini!!!
Modest swimwear is usually so hard to find. This is great………thanks
I really loved them all! Especially the one that is posted first here, with the green and blue. Gorgeous!
I have had the hardest time finding a swim suit. Thank you for directing me to this site because for some reason it did not come up in my searches. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for pointing out this line of swimming suits. Swim suit shopping is so discouraging to me and these are darling! I am new to your site, but I would appreciate future information about modest clothing. I think it’s great that you do this magazine. The world needs more people standing up for what’s right.
I am so thankful I came across this post. I have been searching everywhere for a cute swimsuit that I would feel comfy in and didn’t show all of me. These are adorable!!!
I love the Lauren suit. It is very innovative and eye catching, along with being modest, which is very important to me since I have 3 sons. Thank!
I am a mom of 4 kids (3 of them girls), a pastor’s wife, and i mentor some teenage girls. The topic of modesty for a Christian women is so important and so neglected! We talk of it often, and when you get to the swimsuit issue it is hard to know where to go to find something cute and appropriate. Our desire should be to glorify God and to honor others and help our Christian men in their struggle with lust. thanks for sharing this website!
need it to camo the lower belly flab – showing off chest (with support) is ok
****Davonne here****
I encourage you to browse through our articles about modesty – the idea is to not show off the chest, or other parts of our bodies! http://piercemyheart.highpcs.com/tag/modesty/
I like the amelia tankini top and the white slit skirt!
I love the Lauren Tankini Top. I think it’s super cute and modern. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love these suits. All of them are super cute & age appropriate. I am tired of finding only dowdy or smutty suits for women. Thanks so much for sharing!
Love the topic of modesty, especially about shopping with pre-teen girls!
I love these bathing suits!! I can’t even tell you my favorite because I want several of them. I really hope I win one!!
I really like this store! — I’ve tried to make my own suit for the modesty and style for my age but that didn’t work out so well. I love the Elle Top but would have to go for a one-piece, I wish it came connected to the bottoms~
Modest suits and yet I can still feel like an attractive woman! You’ve designed the perfect suit for those of us that care more about pleasing our father and showing an example to our daughters than we do about the styles of the world. Good job! There is no way I can afford one of your suits right now but would so love to have one! Carry on the good work!
Thank you so much for posting about this store! My mom and I have always been on the look out for modest suits, and I’m ecstatic to see suits there that are absolutely adorable, *cool*, and modest! I’m passing this website on to everyone I know! Thanks!
I love your site! Thank you for such great posts! I also love this giveaway! I’ve been looking for a modest swimsuit for my daughter and I but it’s so difficult! There are so many great choices on the Lime Ricki site, I don’t know which one is my favorite!
Visiting from Thrifty Minnesota Mama. The Gabby Tankini is cute. Thanks for the giveaway
I like Elle, Ginger and the Amelia (though the bright blue color probably wouldn’t look great on me….I lvoe the style though!) tops and the skirts.
What a great website! I think the Zoey Tankini top with the green bottoms is my favorite. Thanks for letting us know about this website!
I would love any one of these swim suits. I will be passing this companies name on to many others.
I came across lime ricki last spring and love the suit I bought. There are lots of new choices! They really do “hide” well. It would be great to read more about treating our bodies with respect through modesty. Thanks!
I like the Savannah Halter Tankini. Most suits I try on make me feel like I’m showing too much. Thanks for the recommendation.
I love the Gabby Tankini Top! So modest and feminine! What a great store!
How cute are those! Love the white slit skirt. Thanks for the opportunity!
I am so glad there are people that make modest bathing suits..I do not like going to the beach showing everything. and I hope if people see me in a cute modest bathing suit they will get the idea that they don’t need to show everything either.
My favorite would be the Elle tankini top with the boy-short bottoms.
Oh I love these suits! I especially think the Lizzie tankini is so cute.
Thanks for this give away. I like the Emma suit. New to your site.
I love the Elle Tankini! And I would match it with the ruffled black skirt! Even if I don’t win this suit, I’m definitely buying one!
Thanks for the giveaway!
-Nancy
I love the Zoey Tankini top with the green bottoms!
LOVE the black and white Elle tankini