Please help - swimming cozzie nightmare!

[pinkstinks]

Hello! Went back to the pool this week and my swimming my costume is obscene
I’ve put on weight in lockdown and must be a size 22 at least.... my last one was not supportive enough so I wear a crop top underneath but it has a skirt which I love as covers a little - I think it was from Sainsbury’s but they aren’t designed for a big bust

I’m desperately trying to find something to protect my modesty (bust) im a 38jj so obviously it can’t be a halter neck.

Id just like to swim in piece and unfortunately can’t find any Victorian style swim suits to cover the whole of me

Has anyone seen any/got any suggestions?
Preferably not a £70 bravissimo one - still find them a bit obscene and am on a budget.

Thanks!

[DarlingWithoutYou]

I'm looking for the same.. my one with a skirt from Debenhams years ago is basically see through now from all the stretching and washing

[goose1964]

This gets good reviews www.amazon.co.uk/Womens-Plus-Size-Shaping-Dresses-Swimsuit/dp/B07FJYSK1L/ref=sr_1_50_sspa?dchild=1&psc=1&keywords=size%2B22%2Bswimming%2Bcostume&th=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRUE2QTQ5U0taSjVSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTk5MzI4MkowTlEyVlVVMDVaWCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzczNDUzM1REQUFWNUVONFpMVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0Zl9uZXh0JmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&qid=1620062060&sr=8-50-spons&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21
This one has more coverage www.amazon.co.uk/Ecupper-Womens-Printed-Floral-Bathing/dp/B077NBXF2F/ref=sr_1_81_sspa?dchild=1&psc=1&keywords=size%2B22%2Bswimming%2Bcostume&th=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRUE2QTQ5U0taSjVSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTk5MzI4MkowTlEyVlVVMDVaWCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTcxMDE3MzM1Sk9NMzA4MUpIVyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&qid=1620062060&sr=8-81-spons&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[mimirouge]

I've got a speedo boy leg. I like more coverage. I'm a size 8 but hairy!

[HalfShrunkMoreToGo]

I buy a tankini top and then get some men's swim shorts from primark for £4. They come in every colour so I have some turquoise with a black and turquoise halter neck tankini top from Yours clothing and a pair of pink shorts with a plain black vest style top from landsend.

I like the coverage over stomach and top of my thighs from the shorts and the support from the tankini top, plus I'm long of body so always find a one piece comes up too short so either my boobs hang out of the legs cut too high.

[BobbinThreadbare123]

Also a Speedo boy leg wearer! I'm a 12 with 30HH bust and the cozzie I've got has enough elastic to hold everything in, plus it doesn't get up your arse because it's little shorts instead of brief-style.

[mimirouge]

@bobbinthreadbare excellent. I am still baffled and bemused that women swim in such skimpy swimsuits ... it's one thing on holiday, but another when in the local pool with the kids. I just can't take that amount of grooming to go swimming. I must be a weirdo as no one else at my pool wears a boy leg. I also like a swim hat (not cos I'm a fast swimmer) but I like to protect my hair from the chlorine. No one else does so I look like a serious swimmmer!!

[Mumof1andacat]

Lots on the simply be website

[QueenOfTheDoubleWide]

I have had swimsuits from Bon Marche or Yours and both have been ok. They are not the wired, expensive sort but often have tummy support and cups in

[pinkstinks]

Thanks all some really good suggestions here! Don’t know why I didn’t think to look on Amazon!
Going to look into the swim short/boy leg - I often find with the bust that it pulls the body up so they would be great.

It’s such a shame it’s such a faff as I adore swimming and think I’d be much better with the right kit!

Currently I’m still thrilled every time I go as I had my eyes lasered a while back and being able to see under the water is genuinely thrilling

[claracluck1978]

I'm a size 20/22 and wear swimsuits from Deacon & Blue. I bloody love them!

[claracluck1978]

Deakin and Blue bloody autocorrect

[pinkstinks]

@claracluck1978

I'm a size 20/22 and wear swimsuits from Deacon & Blue. I bloody love them!

Oh wow they do look gorgeous but £130!

[minniemomo]

I have a £39.50 one from bravissimo. No skirt though. All shapes and sizes at the pool, I'm a 16 and mid range size distribution wise, plenty of women size 20+

Swim leggings and a rash vest might give you more confidence though, if you prefer more coverage

[Gladioli23]

I wear a slazenger (sp?) costume from Sports Direct which cost me about £11. It's not boy leg (but they do do a boy leg version) but it is cut such that I don't need to do any grooming in order to be able to wear it (which is my minimum requirement for a swim suit). It's also much easier to swim in than my nice m and s ones which are flattering and though I don't fall out they are pretty risqué in terms of cleavage whereas the sports ones aren't.

[MoltonSilver]

I've taken to wearing a matching rash vest over my swimming costume.

[tolerable]

amazon?be specific and read reviews/set price/star ratings??

[BobbinThreadbare123]

Actually, I hesitate to suggest them because I am a goth, but Boden have swim shorts and rash vests which look quite good quality. They are short shorts but for me it's the no grooming thing that persuades...

[BradleyCooperwillbemine]

I'd go for Bravissimo, sometimes you can get them on sale. With your bust size you will be much better supported by a proper underwired suit and you will feel much more confident. If your boobs are lifted, it will make your torso look longer and slimmer. Or like someone else mentioned try a tankini top - £44 from Bravissimo and then buy a cheapish pair of swimshorts - Decathlon/Amazon, though Lands End do some with different leg lengths and they do swim skirts. There is a train of thought that says the more fabric you wear, the bigger you look, so it can be counter productive wearing skirts/shorts as they just draw attention to your size. Though I know from my own experience, I feel happier more covered up.

[NorthernTights]

There’s a few swim dresses and separates on Tu at Sainsbury’s right now. A couple of different styles and all up to a 26. They’re usually pretty good quality too.

[MotherOfGodWeeFella]

Try Brastop - they do bras, swimwear and gymwear for larger busts. They usually have a sale section.

[Woeismethischristmas]

I wear a rash vest at the pool for extra coverage. Swimsuit with shorts from Amazon. Neither cost more than 20 quid. Both in black. I would say I couldn’t wear a rash vest without some kind of support underneath swimsuit/ bikini top.

[Thidwick]

Lands End do a wide range of swimwear in a good range of sizes. Never but full price as they often have sales on.

[RockingMyFiftiesNot]

Evans have some lovely swim dresses, also swim shorts/tankinis etc

[mycatscausehell]

honeymark.co/ not tried myself but could work?

[SirVixofVixHall]

BobbinThreadbare I am am almost the same size as you, which suit do you have ? I am tallish though so some suits are too short.