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Can you find me some swim wear?

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motherofvikings · 24/04/2013 16:26

Swimwear is needed as we are going to centre parcs soon.

I can't even decide what to buy - swimsuit, tankini or bikini Confused

I'm 5foot 2, size 8 top and 10ish bottom. I have a 30dd chest and a long body but short legs. Hmm my tummy is a bit wibbly and rounded with a CS overhang.

Where should I start?
I think I'll need something fairly robust for messing about with the dc in the pool/ slides.
Would I be best to hide the stomach in a cossie or brave out a bikini?
Is a tankini the way forward? Or will I forever be hoiking the top down as there may well be an annoying bit of squishy tummy trying to escape. Blush

What I want is a magic formula to tell me what style to buy and then be pointed in the right direction! :)

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LadyMountbatten · 24/04/2013 16:37

I have a mental rule. Municipal type pools are always swimming costume.

I don't know why. Prob as you aren't tanning

Hopefully · 24/04/2013 16:41

I always think bikinis are weird in a swimming pool. I went with the DCs last week and only actually own a bikini, and felt really self conscious the entire time. Which is a little silly as many other pool users were about size 22, wearing bikinis and not remotely concerned, so there was no reason at all for me to be. Ho hum.

BarefootShirl · 24/04/2013 16:43

Personally I would go the bikini route - far more comfortable and you soon realise that any imperfections you may think you have are nothing compared with most of the other bathers. However, that's just my view - I do tend to say "to hell with what people think" provided I am happy with it. Bought a couple of new bikinis at the weekend in anticipation of summer Hmm and I am first to admit to needing to lose 20lbs but will wear them regardless Blush

LadyMountbatten · 24/04/2013 16:44

I agree. Bikinis weird.
Everyone's pretty porky and white.
It's hardly saint tropez

LadyMountbatten · 24/04/2013 16:45

Oh bin general I'm all for bikinis regardless of size. Just not in indoor pools

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motherofvikings · 24/04/2013 21:28

Thanks everyone!

I think you're right about swimsuits for a pool, bikinis for the beach/ sun bathing. :)

So now where to look?

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Thurlow · 24/04/2013 21:34

I have this, but in red and blue, Zoggs cozzie which I love. I'm about the same size as you, height and weight, and it fits well.

If I was looking again I might have gone for this though. Look at that sale price!

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motherofvikings · 24/04/2013 21:38

Oh that sale one is nice thurlow! :)

I'm not so sure about the belted one. Confused

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bigTillyMint · 24/04/2013 21:39

LadyMGrin

Thurlow · 24/04/2013 21:44

It does surprisingly nice things for your waist!

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motherofvikings · 24/04/2013 22:27

I've ordered the zoggs one with the wiggly shoulder bit and a speedo one in a couple of sizes.

Hopefully something will fit...

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wreckitralph · 25/04/2013 08:22

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Bunbaker · 25/04/2013 08:23

Debenhams have a really wide range in at the moment.

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Bunbaker · 25/04/2013 08:26

What is a rashie? And what are boardies?

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WileyRoadRunner · 25/04/2013 11:12

Just got back from center parcs ... Definitely a robust swimsuit if you will be going on any of the slides etc.

I saw lots of boobage malfunctions on the exit of the slide!

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motherofvikings · 25/04/2013 12:07

Wiley I have def decided on a swimsuit. I don't want a boobage malfunction! Shock Blush

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motherofvikings · 26/04/2013 21:29

Bummer! :(
None of them fitted. The zoggs one with the swooshy shoulder shape was possibly half a size too small or maybe a little short in the body.
The speedo one was WAY too small in the 8 and the 10 wasn't the right shape in the boobs.

Back to the drawing board.

Anywhere else with swimsuits that are a bit longer in the body?

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PaddyMcginty · 26/04/2013 21:32

Long Tall Sally?

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motherofvikings · 26/04/2013 22:29

Paddy - I'm only 5foot 2 though. Confused

I've ordered some stuff from fatface now. They had free delivery over £60, a £20 voucher when you spend over £75 and free returns.

Times like this I wish I was a bloke! Hmm

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BuntyCollocks · 26/04/2013 23:20

For Luna has lovely swimwear. Pricey but worth it. Holds in my c section overhang. It's also owned by a mn'tter. Keeping it in the family!

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motherofvikings · 27/04/2013 06:51

Those are nice bunty but tbh they're a bit too retro for me. :)

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Bunbaker · 27/04/2013 08:29

I know everyone hates M & S on here but they do swimsuits in a range of cup sizes for the more curvy women.

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motherofvikings · 28/04/2013 07:52

Thanks bun!
I did look at m&s online but everything looked a bit old or too per una-ish! :)

I manage to try on the fat face ones I ordered during an unexpected trip to Birmingham yesterday. They'll all be going back! WAY too short in the body. I couldn't even touch my boobs with the swimsuit! Shock I'm only 5foot 2 so can't have that freakishly long body! Hmm

I did buy one in debenhams which is the best so far. It's not exactly exciting but it fits fairly well and looks robust enough for chasing the dc in the pool. It's a Maine one and had 20% off yesterday. :)
I'll try and link but on phone.

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