Size 12/14 swim mini/tankini -any holiday clothes ideas please

[Serenite]

After loosing weight from size 20 to 12/14 I have no idea what to wear and very little time to shop/try things on.
I'd love to wear a nice swimsuit and saw on landsend these swim skirts that you wear with a tankini top. I thought they might look good as I'll be in the water a lot with my baby - cover up a bit but not frumpy, what does everyone think? Do you have any ideas or other suggestions?

Any links to any summer clothes you rate would be so appreciated also

[GingerLDN]

I've just been looking - try swimwear365. Some gorgeous stuff like that

[Serenite]

Many thanks and there is a huge selection on that site.

I was hoping for any recommendations, ones that you have tried that you'd recommend - especially with the tankini top and biggish (f) boobs, is underwire the way to go or would the normal support be enough for a good shape.

Or even a nice swimsuit with some shaping....but then it's the same issue with the bust area.

In some ways it's easier to dress a larger figure as I know what to do with it!!!!

[mirpuppet]

Try a bikini. You might like it.

I have some swimwear from boden. Free delivery and returns so can try on at home.

[carrie74]

I think go for a bikini, or some shape wear (John Lewis and M&S good for one pieces with tummy control). No to skirts, they just draw attention to an area that I presume you're trying to conceal? Also I find tankinis a right PITA - hit at the worst point and ride up.

A bikini often looks so much more flattering on a curvy figure, and nobody else will be looking at you, I promise!

[SquadGoals]

I'm a 12 with GG boobs and always get swimwear from figleaves.

My current favourite is this one which is so flattering.

I sized up by one size as I am tall, but would say a 14 would be fine if you are average height.

It is really comfortable, makes my boobs look great but also feels secure.

[GingerLDN]

Oh sorry I read it wrong. I wouldn't recommend a swimskirt they cling and get really heavy when wet so can pull down the way

[DianaT1969]

I saw and liked this underwired Freya tankini. It"s on sale now £21.60 at Leia. Slightly padded though. Available 36f.
www.leialingerie.com/freya/halter-tankini/as3773.aspx?colour=red

[BlackDoglet]

Got mine from BHS. Bought both a swimsuit and a tankini style one. They look good and hide a multitude of sins!

[DianaT1969]

Also cute in your size - under wired halter suit on sale: airymary.com/collections/swimwear-d-to-hh-cup/products/underwired-swimsuit-to-g-cup

[DianaT1969]

This Fantasie one is an easy wear and would look great on most skin tones.
www.leialingerie.com/fantasie_bras/underwired-tankini/fs5607.aspx?colour=red

[Notonaschoolnight]

The website 'very' do their own mix and match underwired tankinis and bottoms I've bought them the last 2 years as they're pretty cheap I'm too tight to pay a ridiculous price for a cossie

[Theimpossiblegirl]

I wear a size 14. I always get a one-piece and a bikini. I think I'll wear the one-piece more but once I'm on holiday and I relax a bit (because everyone is normal and we are all different shapes and sizes) I wear the bikini. Asda and Peacocks are both surprisingly good but i think it's early in the season for them to stock swimwear atm.