What’s the maximum you would pay out on a swimsuit ?

[LovelyYellowLabrador]

I’m thinking as you get older into your 40s you need to pay more

I have 2 from boden. I think they were about £50-£60.

pay more for what?
What features are you after, I mean.

I only want one for pool lanes & I don't think paying >£35 gets me anything better than I would get by paying < £35.

I'm 43 and just bought a Tommy Bahama swimsuit and La Blanca swimsuit both in the ~$130 RRP albeit £35 each new with tags from ebay.

I'm finding now I'm in my 40s and earn well I like to have nice quality things.

I don’t think I need to pay more. I’ve got more money to spend than when I was younger!

I agree. I look crap in swimwear and its hard to find anything that fits nicely. I wear a tankini but like decent bum coverage so size up on the bottoms but am small on the top. Size 10 top, size 14 bottoms
I had a nice one from figleaves and hav just got a new one from boden to replace it as it was worn out. Was quite expensive but does fit nicely and looks nice so worth it.
Im 41 if that's relevant.

$120-$140
Need good coverage and fits a large chest

I spent £120 on my best cossie, and it is a thing of beauty and I feel great in it.

l got a couple of nice ones from Amazon, they are similar to a very short dress but look flattering. I think they were approx £23.00.

Oh it’s good to hear some of these brands as I can Google them
I’ve found day sea folly the fabric is so much bette road lasts so much longer it’s actaully better value in the end

£160-170 if it was amazing , super high quality and fit well ( ie from OUTNET ! )

I own a LOT of swimwear and tend to wear the same favorites over again

I also own great swimsuits from Asda / M and S and / sainsburys though 🤣

@LovePoppy

$120-$140 Need good coverage and fits a large chest

What brands work well for you? I have similar issues

I like sea folly !

Totally agree! I’m 37, had my first baby two years ago and my eyes were really opened to how much my body had changed when I went shopping for swimwear 🤣🤣. I’m now realising very quickly that high quality is the way forward if I want to feel comfortable in my new postpartum body.

I have paid £100 ish before for a fantastic set from Primadonna. Great quality, superb fit for a larger bust.

I’ve been wearing Speedo’s same style since I in my teens! I’m not particularly tall but I often find swimsuits are too short in the body.

Probably about £60 but I have my eye on a real nice one for £130 and I'm probably going to end up buying it

I only want one for pool lanes & I don't think paying >£35 gets me anything better than I would get by paying < £35.

But you will know some brands are better than others for regular pool swimming. In my experience Zoggs are indestructable (I swim 5 times a week) whereas any fashion brand and far too many sports brands fall apart within a year. My niece is a very good swimmer and pays £150+ for swimming costumes for racing. Her training suits are cheaper though.

@nursingcomplete

Probably about £60 but I have my eye on a real nice one for £130 and I'm probably going to end up buying it

Ohh you do mind sharing what you’ve got your eye on ?

£30
I swim a lot and the chlorine ruins them so I don’t spend too much.

I like seafolly but I find they come up quite small. It may be that there is less stretch in them as they’re so thick. In a good way!

I paid £55 for a bikini 30 odd years ago.

Bloody Hell. I paid a tenner in Sports Direct for a plain black racer-back swimsuit. It has been doing the job perfectly for about 10 years.

#mumsnetchicken

I've just paid £54 for one from John Lewis. Probably wouldn't spend much more than £70 on one.

@stevalnamechanger a Canadian brand called la vie en rose.
I love curvy Kate bras though and keep eyeing up their suits

Body shape changes mean I need something with internal support now. I bought one in John Lewis recently for around £50 and was happy to pay that for a decent supportive costume with good coverage. But I also bought a fabulous one in Decathlon for £15.

£20 absolute max. I don’t swim often and there’s no way I’d pay more.