Can swimsuit be stretched?

[MadameSapphire]

Just that really - lovely swimsuit and can’t return as it’s been worn. Actually quite liked the tightness initially but now it’s cutting into my (bottom!) cheeks! Any way in which I could stretch it, lovely MNetters? TIA.

[ILoveShula]

You could yank at the elastic around the legs, but I don't know if it's a good idea.

[sar302]

Can you soak it and then make some sort of medieval stretching rack? If it was longer in the body it might cut less?

[coogee]

Cut it in half and make a bikini?

[StarlightLady]

Most well fitting cossies feel to tight on first wearings, so probably the best things you can do are use it and wear lots.

Add to that a few 60 degree washes and you just might be OK.

[Miseryisabutterfly]

If you’re handy with sewing you could cut the straps, add hoops, then stitch. Like this but perhaps a little bigger or more of an oval shape? I’ve seen suits with tortoise shell versions that look good too.