Portland is more like a town than a city, and in this neck of the woods, six degrees of separation is more like two. That’s how through a mutual friend I came to know Pam and Will Levenson, owners of
Popina Swimwear. Truth be told, I was eyeing Popina’s well-designed, retro-inspired swimwear long before I met this dynamic duo. Cruising through one of their stores or surfing their website will make even the most swim-wear adverse want to buy something.
Popina, Eastside location
Ladies – I HIGHLY recommend checking out Popina. The suits are adorable, and thanks to Pam’s exquisite design skills, they have a certain classic modesty that personally, I find very appealing. Plus, the sporty, amphibious designs lend themselves to both aquatic and non-aquatic activities.
In particular, I absolutely LOVE the Popina
swim skirt, and finally purchased one. It’s so stylish and versatile. You can pull it over your suit – or heck – just swim in it! Ladies, in my humble opinion, the swim skirt has the potential to banish the cellulite conversation forever. I can already picture myself proclaiming, “Yes, waiter, I WILL have the Fettuccine Alfredo. Bring it on, because I’ve got a swim skirt!”
A cute little ensemble
Besides the array of suits and swim skirts, other stylish items found at Popina include adorable, high-quality flip-flops, and
bathing caps dotted with flowers (the kind mom wore in the pool while doing the breast stroke, remember?) It’s true ... everything you’ll need for that Caribbean cruise (or maybe just a trip to the local beach) is right here.
Popina Swimwear (Eastside)
4831 NE 42nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97218
Popina Swimwear (Pearl District)
318 NW 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
I was one of those traumatized in my youth by shopping for bathing suits, and finding Popina changed my life. Now I know there is a place for the rest of us to shop with confidence…and maybe even have fun doing it!
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