Ann Taylor bathing suit top

I got this bathing suit top at a thrift shop and was double excited when I discovered it was Ann Taylor design. (I love Ann Taylor clothing!) Anyhow, I wore this on vacation last year and there was just too much fabric at the straps.

So, for vacation this year,  I cut and hand stitched the straps to make them smaller. But, when I tried it on there was NO support. I was about to give up.  

I had an old black bra that I seldom wore and hand stitched it to the inside of the suit , leaving a bit of the decorative tulle showing. I held my breath as I tried it on. Lo and behold it worked! I love when a refashion just comes together : )

I looks a little wonky on my body double as she is a bit uneven, but it does fit pretty well on my real body.