Where do you buy bikinis????

[Mammyofonlyone]

We're going on our first beach/pool type holiday this year for a long time (since giving birth). It's years since I have worn a bikini and only recently threw all my old ones away (about two months before booking this holiday.......!). I've no idea where to start. What styles are flattering? Where has a good selection? If anyone has any recommendations it would be great, as I'm not relishing the prospect of shopping for them. Thanks.

[Foldedtshirt]

Department stores and supermarkets! They often seem to be on out of season sale and I have literally dozens from vv posh Melissa Obadash and seafolly to £2 Tesco black briefs. That way I avoid the excruciating wriggling around in changing rooms, I reject only on comfort grounds once home and love wearing them.

[Foldedtshirt]

^^ what I mean is that 2/3 times a year I'll spend £20/30 on a several sets and separates.

[rookiemere]

Next has a good selection of underwired ones.

[Laquila]

Very much depends how much support you need, IME! Smaller cup sizes are easy to find, and supermarkets often have a good selection, but I'm a 32F and find it very tricky to get good supportive swimwear. In my younger (and more pert!) days I just used to buy black triangle bikinis from anywhere, it those days are sadly gone...

There's a brand called Pour Moi that does reasonably priced cup-sized swimwear - some designs are a bit crazy but the plainer ones are nice.

[Petalbird]

M and s usually have a good selection of bottoms that actually cover (more short shorts than briefs) Debenham's do a good selection of sizes of top bits

[Glitteryfrog]

Decathlon had a few nice ones last year - sort of Hawaiian print.

My fave is a Roxy (or it might be Billabong) from a skate/surf shop.

[Foldedtshirt]

Good point Laquila my cheap and cheerful mixy matchy technique works because I don't need support or even much coverage.

[HardcoreLadyType]

Figleaves.

Get a load, try them on, keep the ones you like and send the rest back.

[fruitpastille]

Bravissimo do really supportive ones.

[OverthinkingSpartacus]

All of mine are from Primark, Brilliant range of styles and sizes and some if them are a good six/seven years old. I've picked a couple of tops and bottoms seperate bits from supermarkets sales.

I bought a couple of plain black ones and then pick up individual pieces as whenever I see a sale, even if I'm. It planning on a holiday, if they are cheap I'll pick them up. Having a set means that any top will go with the bottoms and vice versa.

Last year, near Christmas, Tesco had a load of mismatched bikini bottoms on sale for 20p a pair and the tops £1 each. I bought one of every style available in my size and ended up with 10 pairs of bottoms and five tops for £7 :)

[Iamastonished]

M and S and Debenhams have a good choice. My last two bikinis came from Debenhams.

[Shenanagins]

Next online have a lot including other brands such as pour moi.

[TealStar]

Boden. Always. I don't buy anything much else from there but their bikinis are fantastic and last really well.

[PacificDogwod]

Land's End, believe it or not.
Not cheap, but fantastic quality and actually cover everything I need covering.

[rookiemere]

Boden not so good for the well endowed- no underwired or very supportive bikini tops. But lovely if you have the right shape.

[PacificDogwod]

Yes, I never got on with Boden.

I suppose if you think your shape has changed I'd go to a big department store or surf shop and try lots of styles on tbh.

[TealStar]

Tbf I have a straight up and down figure, so not a lot of support needed!

[seefeld]

Seafolly has gorgeous styles but they're pretty expensive so I try to buy in the sale. I've also got a couple of bikinis from Boden which I find are cut flatteringly and seem good quality.

[Faz2015]

To max has some good ones!!

[JustCallMeKate]

I buy these. Floozie bikinis are also fab from Debenhams.

[lovemyboo]

Check out Leia, they have a sale on at the mo. I bought loads of bikinis from there last year.

I also bought a Ted Baker swimming costume which looks hot!

[BadlyDrawnBuoy]

Always a good selection here:

www.swimwear365.co.uk/womens/bikinis/_/N-19Z1z141wx

[BigGreenOlives]

Have you bought a Lascana bikini @BadlyDrawnBuoy? I'm a 30/32 rib cage so should I go for the smallest size? Cup size is F or FF. Thank you.

[Lebranic]

Freya. search in your bra size. Perfect for me - saggy 32d

[Mammyofonlyone]

Thanks everyone, that's great. I looked at Boden by I'm 32DD/E and I couldn't see any in my size. I'll have a look at the other suggestions too, thank you!