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Swimsuit help (for length swimming)

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Bababababab · 20/12/2022 11:21

I started swimming lessons about 1 year ago and I am progressing quite a bit. I am looking to buy a swimsuit but to date I always had a scoopback swimsuit. I am interested in perhaps a racerback or one of the cross over swimsuits. But they look difficult to put on? Are they? If it helps I am a size 20 with quite a heavy bust. Any tips on which swimsuit and where to buy it from? I have started to do lengths so i want something that doesn't have the strap falling off or my boob coming out.

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slug · 20/12/2022 11:57

Still a scoop back, but I've always found the Lands End tugless swimsuits pretty good for lane swimming. They do larger sizes and are surprisingly supportive.

Just a word of warning about racer or cross back swimsuits, especially if you have a bust and are not as flexible as you once were, they're easy enough to get into but can be the devil to get out of once wet.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 20/12/2022 12:12

I also came on to recommend the Lands End tugless range - they don't come in bra sizes, but a range of busty/less busty etc and tall fit. Perfect for lengths, it's not a low scoop.

DaydreamBongospirit · 20/12/2022 12:21

I wear a slazenger racerback boy leg swimsuit for length swimming. I'm a size 24 and have massive boobs and don't struggle with getting into or out of it but its quite stretchy around the top. I tried a similar style in a different brand and couldn't get it on as it didn't stretch enough. It's comfy and supportive.

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TeenDivided · 20/12/2022 12:23

I find Zoggs pretty good.

mumonthehill · 20/12/2022 12:25

Lands end tugless is fab. I was an 18 and tall and they do a longer length. Always buy in the sale! I do lengths 4 times a week and I love mine.

MissyB1 · 20/12/2022 12:27

Zogs, I swim 3-4 times a week, I wouldn’t buy any other brand now.

Bababababab · 20/12/2022 12:32

Thank you all so much. Some brands I never heard of so off I go to search.

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