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Help! I REALLY need some swimwear suggestions!

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VegemiteSandwich · 17/09/2012 18:07

I'm 28 weeks now and my existing bathers, which I love as they are so comfy and supportive are starting to look silly. At the moment I'm doing aquafit at the gym every week (ie lots of bouncing about) and because my SPD is stopping me from doing any walking I want to keep aqua up until the end - if possible.

So far I have ordered this from Seraphine which gave zero support , this , this which had my boobs wobbling away just walking across the landing and this which gives me "builders crack cleavage" and has a weird fit under the bust.

So please, help me! I can't believe it is THIS hard to find a pair of bathers that offers reasonable support. I can't be the first lady in the world, surely, who requires more (not less!!) support from maternity swimwear?!?

FYI I was, and still am in maternity gear, a size 14. I used to wear a 32-34 FF bra and (although I haven't been of to get fitted again) I reckon I'm probably now a 36FF or maybe G (they've grown but not that much really).

In a perfect world I'd rather not have a halterneck style as they rub my neck. I'd like to have something that looks un-horrible, preferably something that "goes in" under the bust (to stop me looking like a giant ball on legs) but really at this stage I'm getting very unfussy! Budget £30-35 ideally.

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terilou87 · 17/09/2012 18:30

iv not bought any maternity swim wear but simplybe catalogue have some nice costumes

CityDweller · 17/09/2012 18:39

When the time comes, I'm thinking about either the Speedo or the Zoggs one from here
I've had both Speedo and Zoggs for my regular swim training suit, so I'm hoping their maternity options will be equally good. If you try either of them, let me know how they work out!

CityDweller · 17/09/2012 18:39

I should clarify - the Zoggs tankini from that site, not the spotty one you've already tried

SweetPea3 · 17/09/2012 19:02

Have you looked at Mothercare? I got mine from there, but to be honest, my main concern was finding a costume with a long-enough body rather that bust-support. I agree that it is massively frustrating trying to find one!

minipie · 17/09/2012 19:17

Does it need to be a one piece? What about a bikini - much more likely to fit if it doesn't have to handle the bump, plus much more choice.

VegemiteSandwich · 17/09/2012 19:18

Thanks citydweller. I did think about the Speedo one on that website, but thought it didn't seem to go in under the bust and was therefore a bit shapeless. But it's on my reserve list (and, as it comes from John Lewis, is super easy to get my hands on with their click and collect thingy). And the zoggs one is also a maybe - though I'm not keen on shorts. But the arena melitas might do the trick and I'm going to order that. I don't really like the zip, but it seems like it might be supportive but still give me some sort of shape.

terilou do they have any maternity bathers? They look nice, though.

sweetpea I had a look at mothercare, but the ones that looked more supportive were sold out. And it's the bust support that I need! I just want to be able to walk into the pool without wobbling everywhere!

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