Swimming cossie to hold everything in!

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lahdeedah · 07/04/2006 11:16

I'm off on holiday in 3 weeks time and am in need of a new swimming costume.

I haven't been able to shift my post-pregnancy wobbly tummy (well couldn't be arsed to really) so I need a cossie that will hold it all in!

Has anyone come across any that would be flattering and stylish? I've seen some in M&S but they're a bit frumpy and as I'm not 30 until July I'm not quite ready to go down that route yet....

btw my vital statistics are size 14/16, 38D, pear-shaped, pasty flesh (though I am working on this with the help of Johnsons Holiday Skin)

TIA

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alexsmum · 07/04/2006 11:18

didn't trinny and susannah do a thing about the ultimate swimsuit? it's really expensive-like £100 but it makes you look like you have lost 10lb.might be worth googling.

cupcakes · 07/04/2006 11:23

house of fraser do some kind of wonder swimsuit. It's very pricey so may be the T&S one...

JackieNo · 07/04/2006 11:28

Think it might be \link{http://www.shop4swimwear.com/miracle-swimsuits.cfm\this one} - the Miracle Swimsuit. Not cheap, though

Bink · 07/04/2006 11:37

My old downstairs neighbour (who's since moved) still has the \link{http://www.landsend.co.uk/icat/l5_5005\Lands' End - link to swimwear page} catalogue delivered, so I snaffle it. The feature on that site where you can "build" an online model that matches you, and then try on items from the catalogue looks rather promising.

They also have masses & masses of swimwear, all of it with the purpose of suiting non-modelly bodies.

Original poster

lahdeedah · 07/04/2006 11:49

that Miracle suit looks perfect - unfortunately way out my price range...... thanks anyway!!

I'll take a look at Land's End, thanks Bink.

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orangina · 17/04/2006 10:21

You could try La Redoute... they have all sorts of 1 piece swimsuits, some of them claim to be "aqua sculpting" (might be worth a go?!), and they shouldn't be too £££.... also, usually lots of discount codes floating about for La R.... Good luck!

Gingerbear · 17/04/2006 10:41

I got a great one from asda last year - plain black, but with a lot of tummy flattening panels and built in bra thingy for saggy boobs. It was about £15 iirc.
Also - Bravissimo do some good swimsuits, a bit more than £15 though.

scoobytwo · 17/04/2006 11:07

hi i have a miracle suit on the for sale bit,it has been worn a few times therefore iam open to offers,see for sale thread or email me on [email protected]
xx

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