Swimsuit with build in sports bra?

[mrsmortis]

I'm here to pick the collective brain. I hope that someone here can help.

My current swimsuit is a shockabsorber. It's a few years old and starting to look distinctly the worse for wear. So I logged on to figleaves today to replace it only to find that they don't seem to make them any more.

So I need recommendations for a good quality swimsuit with an inbuilt sports bra (for Aqua etc.). I'm in a 36F. I'd prefer one without underwire but I am open to that if needed. It needs to be able to cope with 3 - 5 swims a week without falling apart in 6 months.

Thanks for your help.

[mrsmortis]

bump...

Anyone?

[TooDamnSarky]

My best one was made by speedo, bought at bravissimo.
They don't have exact one in stock any more but have other similar ones.

[onemorelindor]

Sweaty Betty does a few with in-built support. I have the Dolphin one and find it to be comfy and flattering.

[AutumnalLeafs]

Lands End do one with a built in shelf bra. I bought one after having someone rave about it on here and it is very good. I think it's called tugless but if you search on MN for Lands End and swimming you'll probably find the thread.

The other thing (not for swimming but for aqua/ jumping) is you could buy some black tri-shorts or swim shorts and pair with a black sports bra. It looks just like a bikini top. If you felt too self conscious there are plenty of rash vests or swim tankinis to go over the top.

[AutumnalLeafs]

Yes it is called Lands End Tugless.

I can't find the thread I read myself but similar comments here:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/163572-i-need-a-swimsuit-that-actually-holds-in-big-norks

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/1649647-Can-anyone-recommend-a-swimsuit-for-me-A-sporty-one-for-exercise-size-18

[pileoflaundry]

I use a hefty bikini top (by Speedo) under my swim suit.

[starrynight123]

Have you tried Bravissimo? I've got a big bust and don't like my boobs moving about too much when I'm swimming, and a swimsuit from Bravissimo did the trick!

[mrsmortis]

Thanks, everyone. The reason that I'm asking is that there isn't anywhere in my home town that stocks this sort of swimsuit in my size. So I can't just go and look at them.

onemorelindor - I'm worried about the sweaty betty ones because they don't do cup sizes. My experience is that that won't provide enough support. Has anyone else tried one of them.

AutumnalLeafs - Thanks - I'll have a look at those.

starrynight123 - I've not tried any of Bravissimo's own swimsuits. But I've used them in the past for bras. Do you know the name of the style you have?