Please find me a swim suit

[Gileswithachainsaw]

criteria - not to revealing as I'm a size 14-16

doesn't go all thin and baggy so I have to spend the whole time adjusting.

comfy and as flattering as possible.

nothing to gordy

I prefer bottoms to be shorts to hide my fat butt
I usually go for tankinis however I'm. yet to have purchased one that looks as good on as it does on the shelf and makes me look curvy as opposed to a sack of spuds in unflattering baggy ill fitting components.

reasonable price would he good too

tia

[Gileswithachainsaw]

Anyone?

[HelpMeGetOutOfHere]

Look at Bon marche! Recently surprised by the swimwear. My sister is a 24 and I said I liked a costume she had on it was from bon marche. Nice thick material, moulded cups for support doesn't go see through and washes well.

[Gileswithachainsaw]

Will check that out thank you. We have one locally

[tidalwaveover]

I've got this

Contrary to the review on there I find it a good fit. It's thick and well made and definitely arse covering, you order to your bra size so plenty of support.

[Gileswithachainsaw]

Thank. you for the link.

I too am long bodied with short legs

I'm 5"7 and unless I buy long tops or tunics things don't tend to meet in the middle.

do you think I'd suffer the same problem as the reviewer?

[Toffeelatteplease]

Bhs are awesome for one piece swimming costumes especially their tummy control ones.

[anotherdayanothersquabble]

Not at all reasonably priced but absolutely fab: Seafolly

I live abroad and wear my swimsuit a lot and love my Seafolly high leg halter neck though wish I had gone for a more adventurous colour!

I saw my kids playing with sizes and outfits on SIMS, the fat girl with the big legs did look better in the high leg bikini bottoms than the shorts. I tried both and actually, SIMS was right. Do try on lots of styles, you might be surprised what actually looks good. 14/16 is not that big and actually, the shorts might not be the best look. Be brave!!

[Gileswithachainsaw]

toffee

all the ones I've owned previously have been bhs. I've not been impressed at all although I've not tried the tummy control ones.

but thank you any way

[anotherdayanothersquabble]

Look on here too. I had one from here a couple of years ago and had lots of compliments though I am no longer convinced that the extra material around the bottom is as flattering as I thought it was. Again, very expensive!!

[Gileswithachainsaw]

I love the sea folly

but

[anotherdayanothersquabble]

I know!! Sorry! (20% off) I wonder if anyone else has them cheaper..

[Snozwanger]

I bought this one in the Debenhams sale this weekend. I'm really conscious of my tummy and I found the wrap over detail at the front helps to detract from it better than a smooth one

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_064020415647_-1

[Gileswithachainsaw]

loving the black retro and strange the rock lobster.

but again

[Snozwanger]

Sorry.....can't link properly in my app.

I agree with anotherday about shorts. I think a higher leg is flattering as it lengthens the leg and doesn't cut you off at the widest part like shorts would.

[Gileswithachainsaw]

I always went shorts to avoid bikini line malfunctions and fir max butt coverage.

I never thought about being "cut off at widest point"

that's a really good tip actually as I do have somewhat stumpy legs

[chuchiface]

I bought this one recently - it hasn't been to the beach yet but it's flattering on.

www.very.co.uk/resort-shapewear-essential-tankini-set/1459709188.prd

[BikeRunSki]

I am 5"8' with a long body, and find most swimming costumes too short, and tankinis don't meet in the middle. I had this long length costume from
Land's End. When it wore out last year (6 years hard use!) I replaced it with a Speedo, which is fine, but too short in the body. I will be buying another Land's End long one too.

[Jermajesty]

I find the Debenhams gorgeous dd+ range do very flattering & supportive tankinis. The material is pretty thick & mine haven't gone baggy yet. There's currently a blue x sale on too.

[TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle]

I love all of these... www.forluna.co.uk/

No shorts but so flattering...