I woke up Saturday morning (July 2nd) deciding that I needed a bathing suit. I trudged my way down to Yonge and Dundas for some much needed shopping, and somehow ended up at American Apparel. I was originally looking for this:

image via American Apparel Website

...a Nylon Tricot Sport Chic Swimsuit (C$47.00), to pair with some simple navy shorts for a nice sporty look. 

However, as I'm sure all of you have become victims of before, I got sidetracked and ended up with this:

image via American Apparel Website

...Something similar, but not a swimsuit. 

Otherwise known as a Gloria V Bodysuit (C$55.00), this particular item has a gaping strip of nakedness all the way down to your hoo-ha. I went inside, gave one glance at it and it must have looked as if I was lusting at the body suit, because one of the salesmen came up to me, with these bright yellow short shorts and a wonderfully low tank top exclaiming "like oh my god, this body suit will look just SOOOOO cute on you with these (holds up super tight, super short, super green) shorts!" 

I absolutely fell in love with this salesman, and decided to try it on. I came out, and decided that no, though it may have looked great on the hanger, short shorts are not designed for short stubby legs.

I tried it with a skirt though, or rather, I picked up a skirt, and matched it against the body suit only to have Mr. Yellow shorts shake his head and veto it. 

We decided on a compromise. I'll buy the body suit, but not the skirt. I bought a similar skirt at Zara.

Image via zara

I came to work with the bodysuit and the pleated skirt from Zara (C$29.99):


Some questions while I was sitting at my desk, pulling out the tenth wedgie of the morning (as discreetly as I could):

1. Was this work appropriate?
2. I wonder if anyone else thinks I'm as naked-looking as I feel.
3. Was Mr Yellow shorts right? Do these not match?

I clearly need help. I paid quite a hefty price for this, and since it's not refundable, I need a good way to wear this! 

Can you help answer some of these questions? Should I wear the Gloria V Bodysuit?