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Time to call in some bra favours!

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SorrelForbes · 14/02/2013 10:28

Ok, Florida in 5 weeks and I have no swimwear. I would really like a new bikini. Preferable 50s style, halterneck, underwired (needs to be for these 30G/GGs) and big pants (size 12) (although will consider tie sides).

I've seen this on Bravissimo but it's a bit meh.

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SorrelForbes · 14/02/2013 18:08

The M&S only starts at a 32 back and again is a plunge style.

Thanks all for the suggestions!

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StatisticallyChallenged · 14/02/2013 18:17

Panache do a variant on this every year. I haven't managed to find a 30g yet 9lots listed on ebay etc) but I have had one before and found the sizing wasn't quite normal. I quite often go up a back in bikinis too (need to balance support with under bikini bulges!)

StatisticallyChallenged · 14/02/2013 18:31

Also:

this is available on Ebay, have had the fold side pants before and they are nice

StatisticallyChallenged · 14/02/2013 18:35

freya also comes in black
panache again

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SorrelForbes · 14/02/2013 19:21

Aghhhh, here's the response I got from the Etsy seller:

*Hi

According to your measurements, your bra size is 34DD , which would be a modified Medium, in the Lola top.

It's estimated that as many as, 85% of women are wearing the wrong bra size! If you have been professionally fitted, for bra size in the past 6 months and were told that was your size, then I don't know what to think?

Please retake the measurements. Exhale before taking the lower one( take with out your bra on) and make sure the tape is above your bust on the upper one.*

I have sent her a link to some bra blogs about measuring!!

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SorrelForbes · 14/02/2013 19:24

SC I love that first link.

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doradoo · 14/02/2013 19:26

Who knew.... bon prix up to a g cup

AnyFucker · 14/02/2013 19:27

that orange freya bikini is gorgeous !

StatisticallyChallenged · 14/02/2013 19:30

Grr re Etsy seller.

Responses?

"I think that you are clueless"

Too harsh??

"Please come in to the 21st century, we have elastic here?"

Mumelie · 14/02/2013 19:32

Oh I'm the same size as you and just started the great bikini hunt!

This is nice Panache BIG PANTS

And totally love the colour of this

Really interesting links coming up!

AgathaF · 15/02/2013 12:29

It's estimated that as many as, 85% of women are wearing the wrong bra size! - yes, that would be because of people like you, you chump!

I can imagine Sorrel feverishly firing off an email reply Grin

soaccidentprone · 15/02/2013 16:12

I've managed to find loads in a 32f, but a 30g is very illusive (as you already know)

I found this which I love and is very stretchy (but not a bikini)

Freya

not sure if this has already been posted? but it's the right size and halter neck

this

or this?

a bargain if you want something plain?

if you can't find one you like in your size could you buy the size up and take it in ie a 32f or g?

I can sew if you want me to do it. I have only made bridal, bridesmaid and fancy dress costumes recently.

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SorrelForbes · 15/02/2013 16:40

I sent a fairly measure reply, considering...

Thanks for the links everyone. With 5 weeks to go I'm going to have to order something! The Panache one that SC linked to is perfect but sadly I can't find it in my size (or a close size that could be altered to fit).

I think I'm going to order this Freya one (another link from SC) but I can sort of already picture how the top is going to look and I don't think it'll fit right (no Freya bras do). I think the straps come from further in along the top of the cup than is like which will probably result in bulge! But you never know...

I think I'll also order the Boux Ave one from the top of the thread.

Thanks again everyone for the suggestions. Much appreciated.

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SorrelForbes · 15/02/2013 16:50

Found this on the Selfridges site. Pricey!

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SorrelForbes · 15/02/2013 16:52

Just found this. In the sale too!

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SorrelForbes · 15/02/2013 16:55

Thanks for the offer of your needle soaccidentprone, very kind.

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soaccidentprone · 15/02/2013 16:57

This is available in a 30g

or this?

sorryBlush I have obviously got too much time on my hands!
maybe I should go and do something productiveBrew

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SorrelForbes · 15/02/2013 17:02

Not at all! I've order the Hoola bikini so fingers crossed it'll fit.

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WildThong · 15/02/2013 17:13

lovely but £££

StatisticallyChallenged · 15/02/2013 17:33

Sorrel, could a 32FF work? If so...I think a 70ff is the equivalent and available here

they ship worldwide...

NotAQueef · 15/02/2013 17:42

Not sure if you are still looking or if this is even the kind of thing you're looking for

NotAQueef · 15/02/2013 17:44

just in case

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SorrelForbes · 15/02/2013 18:10

Thanks all. I have now ordered the panache balconette (thanks SC. Will order pants later from Amazon if the top fits!) and the Hoola one. Fingers crossed for a good fit!

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soaccidentprone · 15/02/2013 18:24

WildThong

love that tankini, but there's no way I would pay that much for swimwearShock