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The perfect swimsuit/tankini

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stinkingbishop · 11/01/2014 10:25

DP and I have an unexpected free holiday to the Caribbean next month (I KNOW! This probably dooms me to bad luck for the rest of my life). First romantic trip away without the DCs.

I am 5'4", size 12, big boobs, nice legs, waist-ish but with a CS/twins/wine overhang...

What can possibly remind DP why he fell for me in the first place?

Have scoured t'internet but it's just depressing me - the prospect of trying lots of things on and sobbing quietly into the mirror.

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PrimalLass · 11/01/2014 10:38

A month is a good amount of time. Try the 30-day plank challenge. Not what you asked, I know, but it's what I am doing.

tribesports.com/challenges/30-day-plank-challenge-from-20-sec-to-5-mins

I have this swimsuit in black, and really like it. A 10 would probably be ok as they are generous but like a corset. It looks like a tankini but holds you in really well.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Ex-M-S-Ladies-Red-Tummy-Control-Bust-Support-Swimsuit-Sz-10-29-50-/171183452932?pt=UK_Women_s_Swimwear&hash=item27db543304

MissBeehiving · 11/01/2014 10:44

Wow - how great Smile

I bought a great halter next sucky in swimsuit from figleaves last year, in black which was very glam and flattering. It flattened my stomach and diverted attention to my cleavage. It was one in black

I tried quite a few on - Next did a good one too.

HyvaPaiva · 11/01/2014 10:58

I have this one I bought from Very years ago. I love anything retro so the polka swimdress fits the bill. It has good support at the chest and stops at a very flattering point on the leg. It's great around the stomach area because of its slightly fluid shape.

stinkingbishop · 11/01/2014 11:04

These are all gorgeous, thank you Smile.

I am actually planking. The slight issue is the twins think it's hilarious to crawl under me and tickle my tummy. Of course, it means I do have to hold it longer as otherwise I would collapse and crush them to death with their previous home!!

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MissBeehiving · 11/01/2014 11:16

This looks promising

SorrelForbes · 11/01/2014 13:25

What about a 50s style bikini with high rise pants? I'm a big fan of Hoola swimwear and this one looks nice.

What bra size are you?

StatisticallyChallenged · 11/01/2014 13:28

Sorrel, what's the sizing like on Hoola?

SorrelForbes · 11/01/2014 15:00

Seemed true to size in the cup. I got a 3 and have a teensy bit of overspill but the gore sits flat. The band was and the bottoms were spot on.

StatisticallyChallenged · 11/01/2014 15:19

Hmmm. Tempted to try a 32GG - my cleos are 30H, Ewas mainly 30HH. I sometimes go up a size in bikini bands anyway but I would be able to take the band in if necessary.

SorrelForbes · 11/01/2014 17:21

That could work. The material on the cup of mine is very stretchy.

StatisticallyChallenged · 11/01/2014 20:44

May have just ordered a tankini two bikinis and a swimsuit....whoops

SorrelForbes · 11/01/2014 23:00

He he!

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