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Help finding a flattering swimming cossie

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LizzieMint · 08/04/2014 20:06

Can anyone recommend where to look for a decent swimming costume? I'm in desperate need of a new one and it's always so hard to find ones that fit. I'm size 16, 5ft 10 and big busted (g/gg cup). So it has to have some bust support, can't be halter-neck, not too plungey neckline because I just fall out of them and a decent length in the body. And available online so I can order one before next week! And preferably not £90. Confused funnily enough I'm not finding much.....

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StatisticallyChallenged · 08/04/2014 20:17

I have this one which is quite good - mine is a purple patterned version, if you just google panache veronica there are a few versions.

meditrina · 08/04/2014 20:22

Have you browsed Lands End? The ones that come in 'long' should fit, and the squish-you-in and hold-the-boobs-up construction is pretty good.

Mumelie · 08/04/2014 22:20

The twist front swimsuit from Boden (sorry can't do links on phone). I was amazed how supportive it was - I'm a 32G and the 12 was a good fit. Great range of colours and comes in Long if you need it.

frankietwospots · 08/04/2014 22:28

...and 15% off with free p&p at Boden if you use code A72E Wink

LizzieMint · 08/04/2014 22:38

Thanks for the suggestions. Not too keen on the ruching on the Veronica one. Lands end ones look nice but too expensive (£100!!!).
Love the look of the boden one but the moulded cups really don't look that roomy - I'm going to give it a try though and keep my fingers crossed and my boobs strapped down. (rude not to with a discount code..Wink)

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Mumelie · 08/04/2014 23:08

honestly I didn't think I could wear it as I usually need serious underwired support scaffold! ok I can't play beach volleyball in it (like that's gonna happen) but feel secure enough for a swim even with the pads (which are removable- but look better in) . Good luck

dobedobedo · 09/04/2014 07:47

The best swimsuit I ever had was from Evans. It was one of those skirt ones, pulled everything in, pushed boobs up. Very flattering. It was only about £30 as well.

wonderpants · 09/04/2014 08:49

Watching with interest! I am a very similar size. I did buy a cup sized one from Tesco last year (38g), which was very flattering, but I am not convinced the straps are doing to survive. I want something really sturdy but flattering!

OldRoan · 09/04/2014 09:20

I have a strapless Freya one for sunbathing without lines (but still feeling supported) and it is surprisingly supportive. I assume the ones with straps are even better but haven't tried.

I get mine from Figleaves (check the outlet section of website first).

jocastafantastica · 09/04/2014 09:37

I got this tankini one from Bravissimo last week, very flattering on, boobs look va va voom and baggy bits suitably disguised www.bravissimo.com/products/swimwear/tankinis/zanzibar-tankini-top/leaf-print/es112lfp/
it is halter-necked though, but they had lots of other nice ones in the shop in different styles :)

LizzieMint · 09/04/2014 11:47

Well, I've just ordered five! Grin
Hopefully at least one will be good. Went for one from boden, one from bravissimo and three lands end ones in the debenhams sale.

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