To hate bikini shopping with a passion?

[Beaverfeaver]

I haven't worn a bikini for 10 years. Now 26 and not very toned, a bit of a plump size 12/14 I realise why I haven't worn one in 10 years.

Need one for honeymoon in 3 weeks time.

My boobs are so different that I think I look like a freak even if I wasn't already worried about other wobbly bits.

Aaarrrggghh!

Order online. Only try on top first. If worried buy pants a size bigger.

You're 26. Believe me, at 46 you'll look back and think 'My God, I was a total fox, what was I worried about'. Have some confidence, I'm sure you look amazing in a bikini.

Marks and spencers do nice swimwear by bra size, but if you don't feel confident get a couple of well fitted swimsuits instead.

If you feel self concious why don't you buy a one piece?

Bravissimo bikinis are lovely and very flattering :)

get a Tankini instead of a bikini

I'm with McHappy go try a tankini. I'll never wear another bikini as long as I live. My belly button went all weird after the last baby so I'd rather cover it. I'm a bit jigglier than I used to be too.

If you don't feel as though you have the figure for a bikini, why not go for a one piece?

Go for a tankini and try to get top and bottom individually so you can get the perfect fit. Others are right though - you are 26 and while you might not think you are toned, you will still be a young, loved-up newlywed. Take some sarongs and kaftans for if you feel self-conscious.

Tankinis are vile.

You're 26 and a 12/14, You will look gorgeous, amazing. Honestly you will. All it needs is a little confidence in yourself. I'm not sure about tankinis - it depends on your shape. I think if you've got any kind of a waist a tankini will hide it. Try a few different styles and shapes - Bravissimo are good and M&S have some nice ones this year.

Wear a bikini. Then just take a matching vest top for when you wander

what don't you like about them Rabid

I would wear a bikini and buy once of those baggy beach wear tops. :)

They cling to any fat bits. Not flattering. And end just on top of any tummy splurge

Tried tankinis, don't really like the way the tops are never quite long enough or ride up meaning I might as well get bikini anyway.

Always do one pieces so fancied a change, plus they are not easy to get off when you need the loo.

It's also going to be very hot (35-38deg) so don't want to end up too melted

Am of anyone who can wear a bikini. If I did post DS's someone would call greenpeace!

I am, ahem, 53, and buy my bikinis online from Figleaves as I have a size 10 to 12 bottom, but a 34F top. Have you looked online?

:o at DrCoconut

Everyone should wear them. Reclaim the beach.

You're 26 and a 12/14, You will look gorgeous, amazing. Honestly you will.

How do you know that? Have you met the OP?

Beaver you won't necessarily melt in a one piece. Some of them have very little to them but the material they do have is all in the right places IYSWIM.

Other than that, who about a long sarong to wrap around you when you're not in the water or laying in the sun?

No I haven't met her. How do you know she won't? I'm 49. Everyone under 30 looks gorgeous and amazing to me. They really do.

Agree. Take a bikini. Keep labels on. Once there you won't care