Every Annoying Emotion We've Felt While Shopping For the Perfect Swimsuit

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POPSUGAR Photography

If you weren't already aware from those sun-filled snaps and bare-legged 'grams, warmer weather — aka beach season — is well on its way. And while daydreams of ditching our layers and spreading out on the sand have been occupying our minds, mentally we're not quite ready for what that really means: swimsuit shopping.

Because sure, we've browsed the best bottoms and tummy-flattering styles, but going into the dressing room and trying them on? Now that's the real struggle. The odd sizing, those dressing room mirrors, feeling confident enough to snap a selfie — it's a slow process to get comfy as the season begins. The thing we all can take comfort in, however, is knowing that we're not alone. Read on for every emotion we've experienced while shopping for swimwear and see if you've been there too.

01
You Realize You Need to Go Shopping
Warner Bros.

You Realize You Need to Go Shopping

Normally you love shopping, but finding the perfect swimsuit is pure torture.

02
Browsing Can Take Hours
Walt Disney Studios

Browsing Can Take Hours

Were these bikinis made for ants? Is anyone the same size for both top and bottom? What’s with all the padding?

03
But You Finally Find Something You Like
Walt Disney Studios

But You Finally Find Something You Like

OK, wait — you love this.

04
And You Decide to Try It On
HBO

And You Decide to Try It On

You’re ready as you’ll ever be.

05
Over Your Underwear
CBS

Over Your Underwear

Because, ew.

06
Clearly Something’s Wrong, Though
NBC

Clearly Something’s Wrong, Though

Well, that doesn’t fit you the way you thought it would . . .

07
Wow — Is That Really What Your Butt Looks Like?
ABC

Wow — Is That Really What Your Butt Looks Like?

It’s the mirrors. These are funhouse mirrors.

08
You Ask a Sales Person to Get You a Different Size
CBS

You Ask a Sales Person to Get You a Different Size

As you hide behind the door, because they do not want to see this.

09
And Hope This Time It Works Out
ABC

And Hope This Time It Works Out

Clearly that one was sized wrong.

10
But the Next One Doesn’t Fit Either
Warner Bros.

But the Next One Doesn’t Fit Either

Are you freakin’ kidding me?!

11
You’re Back to Square One
MTV

You’re Back to Square One

Greaaaat.

12
It’s Time to Do a Sneaky Switcheroo
TLC

It’s Time to Do a Sneaky Switcheroo

And create the right sized combo for yourself.

13
Unfortunately, You Have to Go Back Into the Dressing Room
Warner Bros.

Unfortunately, You Have to Go Back Into the Dressing Room

Stop it, mirrors. Stop it.

15
Girl, You Look Good
E!

Girl, You Look Good

That butt. That stomach. Those boobs. Beyoncé, watch out.

16
You Try to Text Someone a Selfie
Bravo

You Try to Text Someone a Selfie

OK, you know what? It’s one of those things that just looks better in person.

17
So You Pay and Leave
Comedy Central

So You Pay and Leave

This is it. This one’s the winner.

18
Beach, Pool, Park — Here You Come
NBC

Beach, Pool, Park — Here You Come

You'll be rocking this thing everywhere this Summer.

19
With a Cover-Up, of Course
MGM

With a Cover-Up, of Course

Baby steps, people. Baby steps.

20
Now, Onto More Important Stuff
20th Century Studios

Now, Onto More Important Stuff

It's been quite the day.