I need a swimming costume- please help.

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I am looking for an all in 1 costume. I loved the chocolate brown spotty one which is reduced in Boden now but the feedback suggests the body is short. I'm 6ft tall so not even going to try it. I don't want a tankini because my height means top doesn't meet bottom. I've got HUGE hips so find a high leg more flattering and have average sized boobs. Has anyone any ideas? I'm 37 by the way-thanks

Have you looked at Bravissimo sale? There is one in this colour, reviews suggest it may be good for tall women. I have another Brav swimsuit and it is long enough for me, unlike many others - i am shorter than you at 5'9 though.

Thankyou- I never thought to look there. Will look now.

I got a lovely red ruched fifties style one in TK Maxx last year. I think they still have them. I am tall with a long body too.

M&S Long Out of stock on-line but might be trackable if you phone the store

I have this which is fab. Again out of stock on line but might be able to track through the stores.

I don't find Boden costumes that great for those of us who need a bit more support, plus the costume I got from them last year became unusable due to chlorine damage within a few months so they aren't great quality.

I have bought this in a spotty version ( sadly no longer available as in the sale) www.johnlewis.com/155889/Product.aspx it has a nice long body and the ruched side is good for bigger hips.

I also got a lovely ruched gottex one from TK maxx was meant to be £140 but I paid £29 so quite pleased with myself. Stock changes constantly you are much better checking their online site free delivery over £50.

I've heard Petit Bateau is good for women's swimming costumes... Might be worth a look?

Thanks everyone, dd is in nursery tomorrow so I'll take on board your ideas and hunt.

I'm also 6', and have a suprisingly nice swimsuit from Long tall Sally - the only thing I have ever bought from there. It is cut to cater for those of us with a long body and is a good fit. Lots in the sale - I quite like the look of the navy polka one.

I can help - visit sortted.com Look under the swimming section (for swimwear specifically - there are women's only shops, for swimwear) or try the general clothing categories. Simple! Hope this helps.