The Lands End suits won. In fact it was no competition.
The Lands End package arrived first, I opened it and started wearing them.
I never opened/tried the Kohl's suits. I returned them.
The Lands End long sleeves satisfy a sensory thing that I did not even know I had, in addition to blocking the sun and keeping me warm. And the two piece aspect makes getting in and out of them (including potty) so much easier.
FYI - Middle has been telling me she TOLD me all this several years ago and I did not hear her.
She was right. Long sleeve, shorts type bottom with bikini bottom built into them, two piece is IT.
When I was relaying all this to a close friend, she encouraged me to get on Lands End's site and order myself more tops before they were gone. Like jeans and bras, swimming suit styles come and go.
So I ordered these tops (below). Five. They averaged $26 each. And I am very pleased with that. I wear these kayaking, in the pool, and sometimes walking the dog. I only wear a sports bra under them.
I am not a "long" but I ordered longs in any where that was an option. It gives me longer length and longer sleeves.
In general - fyi - If you are in doubt about sizes, order several sizes to try. Order enough to qualify for free shipping. Return what does not fit to Sears (to avoid shipping).
And if you are interested in these, order quickly because they were getting really picked over.
