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Where to buy all-in-one swimming costume?!

44 replies

RangeTesKopeks · 20/08/2017 17:14

Hi everyone.

Looking to get a swimming costume (ideally an all-in-one rather than a bikini) for a holiday in a couple of weeks.

Just on Oxford Street, and have tried Topshop, Tezenis, Gap (not the flagship store though) and H&M, but no joy.

Will also try Primark and Gap flagship store, and might go to White City Westfield tomorrow if I don't find anything today.

Any ideas about where else to try please?

Thanks :)

OP posts:
dancemom · 20/08/2017 17:15

Sports shops

MatildaTheCat · 20/08/2017 17:16

I usually order several from M&S, Tesco ( yes, they are good) and Bravissimo. Try them all on at home and then return what doesn't work. Way better than awful changing rooms. Also very late in the season so online will bring better stock availability.

Polly99 · 20/08/2017 17:16

Figleaves.com
Beachcafe.com (this is pricey but I think they have a sale).

DriveInSaturday · 20/08/2017 17:17

John Lewis
Sports Direct

lostball · 20/08/2017 17:17

M&S swimsuits are great and usually quite flattering

SarahJonesS · 20/08/2017 17:17

Boden has some nice ones

Could try asos if you can be bothered to scroll through 600 pages....

RogerLimasOldestDreadlock · 20/08/2017 17:20

I second figleaves. I've only just discovered them and their free returns. Bought a really nice swimsuit from them recently.

Ridingthegravytrain · 20/08/2017 17:23

I've just bought a (very reduced) bikini in house of Fraser and they had some lovely linea and biba swimming costumes (also reduces) so maybe try a department store

Palegreenstars · 20/08/2017 17:23

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Hobbes8 · 20/08/2017 17:25

I got a couple recently in decathlon and debenhams

PaperdollCartoon · 20/08/2017 17:25

ASOS. Loads of choice and easy to return if it's not right.

Allthebestnamesareused · 20/08/2017 17:26

John Lewis

Laiste · 20/08/2017 17:28

Debenhams.

Or online. Loads on Amazon. Check the reviews out for extra sizing info.

HouseOfGingerbread · 20/08/2017 17:32

Zoggs have quite a varied range and they wear well.

www.zoggs.com/swimwear?cat=63&dir=asc&order=position

noeffingidea · 20/08/2017 17:32

I get mine from Tesco. Very good value and I swim a lot.

andantecantabile · 20/08/2017 17:34

Next have quite a few in, I got a really nice one from there a few weeks ago.

Latenightreader · 20/08/2017 17:35

Try T K Maxx. I bought gorgeous and flattering swimsuits from them last year and they had a big selection.

MrsFezziwig · 20/08/2017 17:35

It really depends what your bust size is - if small, any of the above. If large, Debenhams or Bravissimo. BHS used to be good for proper sized swimsuits Sad

ErrolTheDragon · 20/08/2017 17:36

My favourite at the moment came from sainsburys.

Leostar · 20/08/2017 17:38

Debenhams without question for a one piece

Serafinaaa · 20/08/2017 17:41

I got mine from Debenhams but I had to size up to find one that didn't feel too skimpy on me! I'm an 8/10 and I bought a 14 to properly cover my bottom 😂

MiriAmmerman · 20/08/2017 17:47

I'm a size 18 (Blush) apple shape with a big tummy and E-cup boobs. Not exactly the stuff of swimwear catalogues. Yet I look good in one particular costume: it's a one-piece swimsuit from Sainsbury's. Very comfy, looks flattering, and copes well with regular swimming followed by washing machine etc without going bobbly or losing its shape. Was only about £15 I think.

astoundedgoat · 20/08/2017 18:05

Ted Baker. They always have gorgeous ones - there was one I really wanted this year but it wasn't reduced when I went in.