I have a body, I'm looking for a bikini, can you recommend something supportive and practical?

[Suddengeekgirl]

I have a body, it's off to the beach (UK) and I'm an optimist so in looking for a bikini.

I'm thinking something fairly supportive/ secure for playing around with the dcs. Nothing expensive as it may rain all holiday and stay in the suitcase!

I'm 5 foot 2, size 8-10, with short legs/ long body (another reason for a bikini rather than swim suit). I've not got a 6 pack or even a flat stomach. It is the slightly squidgy, gently rounded stomach that carried 2 big babies and enjoys cake and chocolate!
I'm a 30dd but boobs still feel/look small to me and don't cope well without support!

[Littlepumpkinpie]

Buy separates on eBay some
Lovely Freya or Panache ones at a fraction of the high streets.

[Lweji]

[WorktoLive]

Fantasie is another brand that is made by the same people as Freya. Very good quality - My first one has seen about 15 beach holidays where I've worn it pretty much every day including waterparks and is only now starting to look a little faded.

Hellishly expensive at full price (£60 for a bikini) but can be got for a much more reasonable £20 to £30 on ebay. Lovely supportive bra sized tops and you can often get bottoms in a range of styles/shapes.

[clottedcreamteawithscone]

Bravissimo have THE best bikinis ... Im busty, fairly chuncky but can still hack a bikini they fit them to your bust size. AND they look modern and on trend not frumpy at all

[iwantgin]

i bought a nice bikini from House of Fraser in the sale recently. It is a Fantasie. I wouldn't ever spend £60+ on a bikini, but at half price I thought it was worth it.

Nice high pants, and a proper bra top with shoulder straps.

Also rate one I bought from New Look a couple of years ago - it's from Kelly Brook's range- so the sizings are good. Actual cup size top. It's pretty sturdy actually despite being pink, frilly and a halter neck.

That was much cheaper.

[IfYoureHappyAndYouKnowIt]

Agree with what everyone else has said. Plus Hoola.

[WorktoLive]

Bollocks. Are they selling off all the swimwear already. We haven't really had summer yet and those of us who holiday in September are fucked then aren't we .

Never mind, ebay it is then. Much cheaper anyway and more sizes available.

[umiaisha]

I have just bought a couple from River Island, which seem good quality, supportive but not frumpy and in some great prints.

Agree with iwantgin - the Kelly Brook @ new look ones are good and very resonably priced.