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to ask if this is cute,or...

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rosycheeksmum · 26/04/2012 23:53

like something an old grandma would wear? Posting in AIBU as need quick answer!
www.marksandspencer.com/Tummy-Control-Cherry-Print-Swimsuit/dp/B0034RJPMK?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_2&nodeId=736024031&sr=1-2&qid=1335480658&pf_rd_r=00Q0BGX390YG1P7R7F86&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=43167030&pf_rd_p=215570647&pf_rd_s=related-items-3

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Birdsgottafly · 26/04/2012 23:57

It's got a mixed age groupof reviewers.

If you need that style, better to go for it, than a badly fitting bikini.

I like it, the print isn't a granny print and you need to wear what you feel comfortable in.

WorraLiberty · 26/04/2012 23:57

I think it's really nice

It's possibly something that may only suit her figure though?

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rosycheeksmum · 26/04/2012 23:58

I have a post baby belly I need to hide and err...slight thunder thighs at the moment...

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MonsterBookOfTysons · 26/04/2012 23:59

I am 26 years old and think it is pretty and cute :)

auntmargaret · 27/04/2012 00:01

Nice, go for it

ItWasABoojum · 27/04/2012 00:01

Yup, cute (28 here)

olgaga · 27/04/2012 00:03

These are really flattering, and comfortable, and no it won't look grannyish. Unless you're in your 60s!

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 27/04/2012 00:04

It's nice, I like the skirt idea.
I had a 'wrap skirt' to go over my cossie when I was post DD birth.

knickerblockerglory · 27/04/2012 00:07

I think its nice too! go for it...

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 27/04/2012 00:09

It's abysmal!

NagooIsBuildingAnArk · 27/04/2012 00:10

I'm sorry I think it's horrid.

Monty27 · 27/04/2012 00:11

What size are you?

It's lovely on the model.

BackforGood · 27/04/2012 00:13

Not sure I'd use the word 'cute', but it's pretty and practical although I suspect it won't look as good on any of us as it does on the model.

TidyDancer · 27/04/2012 00:15

I think it's cute. Go for it! :)

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rosycheeksmum · 27/04/2012 00:15

I am a size 14...and age 36.

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CountessChestyMcBoobdeLuscious · 27/04/2012 00:15

I tried one of that style when I was larger, and it did look grannyish.

It only looks cute on slim women I am afraid :(

I ended up with a one piece and a sarong.

CountessChestyMcBoobdeLuscious · 27/04/2012 00:17

at a 14 you might get away with it, but any bigger is a no-no. At an 18 I thought it would hide my sins but it didnt, it just made me look 80!

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rosycheeksmum · 27/04/2012 00:20

hmmm....think I will have to go and try it on....not hopeful!

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WorraLiberty · 27/04/2012 00:20

I'd say the model's about a size 10

I'm sure it'll still look great if you're size 14

Anyway, if you're going to be enjoying a holiday/swimming and not posing for Vogue magazine, I'd say it's spot on.

I'm size 8/10 and it'd look dreadful on me cos I don't have the boobs to fill it out Envy

Monty27 · 27/04/2012 00:20

Rosy if you can carry a 14 well, it'll be lovely.

Agree with Countess on a big size it wouldn't be great.

MrsShitty · 27/04/2012 00:21

I always avoid those control suits....they are Grannyish in my opinion. I would go for plain black with some structure but not those God awful pleats and "suggestion of a skirt" things.

And Im no sylph. I think they make one look fatter.

startail · 27/04/2012 00:24

If your a 14, tall and with good breasts it could look nice.

On my short pear shaped 16 small boobed self the skirt would just accentuate my huge hips.

Also I have the wrinkly dimply bits that go with being 44 and don't tan so it would say granny on me.

It's a try it and see job.

MrsShitty · 27/04/2012 00:25

I like the classic floral one