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Bra sized swimwear that is as supportive as an actual bar. Does such a thing exist, or am I asking for the moon?

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oncountdowntospring · 12/02/2018 11:25

I had visions in the summer of spending the day pottering in the garden in a bikini top and shorts (and sunscreen obviously).

It seems that I can never find anything supportive enough though, I've had Freya in the past and tried another couple of brands from bravissimo (all with underwire) but after a couple of hours my boobs ache....am I asking for the impossible as swimwear is made with softer fabrics?

I would use a plain bra but our gardens are very open (even a bikini top will raise eyebrows tbh).

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sentenceinterrupted · 12/02/2018 11:36

The only ones I've found that come close are underworked and tie around the back of my neck. Unfortunately the weight tends to make it uncomfortable on my neck after a while :-(

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KatharinaRosalie · 12/02/2018 12:43

How about Freya Active Swim? It's a swimming sports bra, very supportive.

Or on second thought, why not simply a sports bra? The styles that are designed to be worn as tops. Supportive but not underwear-like.

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Ollivander84 · 12/02/2018 14:27

I have a flirtelle one from Brastop that's mega comfy and I'm a 32JJ

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oncountdowntospring · 12/02/2018 18:00

I've tried sports bras but they get quite hot after a while. I'll have a look at freya swim though.

I've read about flirtelle, IIRC they specialise in bra' s with a small back size and larger cup sizes. Thier bikinis look fun!

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oncountdowntospring · 12/02/2018 18:00

...which is what I was after, thank you.

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Ollivander84 · 12/02/2018 18:02

Just checked on Brastop, it's the flirtelle Audrey I have. Except I've lost weight and need to sell the top now!
Comes up a little big in the cup but I found it supportive, gave a good shape and the padding helps too