Swimwear for the larger lady!!

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friendlymum67 · 12/06/2012 14:16

Help! I am a size 16, 5'6" with a lot of tummy to hide, but gradually losing it!! I have found some nice ish swim costumes but they all seem to be short in the body. I like to feel secure and comfortable in a costume whist not looking 20+ years older. Cotton traders have some nice tankini's but my size seems permanently out of stock!

Can anyone help?!?

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doglover · 12/06/2012 14:44

Boden. I'm a size 20 and find their costumes generously-sized. They tend to have lots of new items on ebay at this time of year, too.

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friendlymum67 · 20/06/2012 15:04

Thanks doglover - Boden do have some nice costumes but I can't make my mind up whether I go for a 'control' style swimsuit, a tankini or a skirtini style - next have a nice one. I need help! www.next.co.uk/women/swimwear-1/2

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Loveleopardprint · 20/06/2012 17:46

I bought some cute ones in Debenhams. They are 50's style with little skirts that hide my size 18 thighs. Anyway they had regular and long sizes.

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friendlymum67 · 20/06/2012 18:54

Have seen the Debenhams ones and would love to get one but they never have my size in stock!!

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Loveleopardprint · 20/06/2012 20:44

That's annoying. Might be worth trying a smaller size as they seem quite generous. ??
Good luck with your shopping

lizzywig · 20/06/2012 21:00

I bought this one from George @ Asda, it's control and I can't tell you how much it sucks things in. They don't have your size in stock but they do have others in your size. M&S also do a lovely extensive range too and have a sale on at the moment.

BikeRunSki · 20/06/2012 21:05

Land's End have swimming costumes fir every body shape imaginable. Underwired, tummy control, skirts, optical illusions, tankinis. Everything.

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friendlymum67 · 21/06/2012 18:15

Thanks everyone! Lizzywig have just ordered the George one in red, its always the body length that causes me problems. I think I may be a tad fussy!! Compounded by the fact that I am going on holiday with a friend (and her family) and she is 10 yrs younger than me, blonde, pretty, bubbly, slimmer, etc ........... What was I thinking when I agreed to holiday?!!!

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Itsgottabebags · 21/06/2012 20:19

Monsoon?

Itsgottabebags · 21/06/2012 20:26

[[http://m-
uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.14/1230040316Well just in case-from Monsoon]]

Cockwomble · 22/06/2012 10:51

I am a 16, 5.51/2 and have the george cossie - it's fab and so sucky inny but comfy.

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