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Swimming costume for the dread saddlebags?

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SloanePeterson · 13/07/2014 15:21

Can it be done? I'm a size 14, will hopefully be a 12 by the time I'm on holiday and 5'7 so am in fairness probably not as fat as I imagine. Low carb diet is going well, my stomach is the flattest it's been for a long time, and that's usually my worry. From the waist up, I actually look ok in a swimsuit. But I have saddlebags. Big uns. I can't seem to find a swimming costume that doesn't draw massive attention to them and make it look worse. It does have to be a one piece, as three giant children have left me with a saggy stomach and stretch marks practically to my rib cage. Attractive eh? I'm upping my exercise anyway, are there any good ones I can do to help? I'm tempted to get a little retro style number with a skirt to something but I'm worried that it'll make me look about 70 (I'm only 30!) and that it'll make it look even worse.

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Egghead68 · 13/07/2014 23:46

Watching with interest. My saddlebags are dire.

dexter73 · 14/07/2014 06:39

I think wearing a swimsuit with a skirt and trying to cover upwill draw attention to them and make them look bigger. I would wear something like this.

SloanePeterson · 15/07/2014 21:31

Dexter, you are amazing. I ordered this from eBay yesterday, it came today (for 20 quid delivered- bargain) and it looks great. Even better than I could have hoped. It helps I think that m and s are a bit generous on the sizing. I ordered my usual size, rather than size down like I would usually in m and s, and it doesn't look like it's cutting in at the legs, making the saddlebags look worse. It's tummy control apparently but doesn't feel very tight, presumably because it's a little generous. And my boobs look amazing Wink It's actually the best swimsuit I've tried in years. I am so so grateful for the recommendation Thanks

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BadRoly · 15/07/2014 21:34

I have 2 from Debenhams - a red spotty one and a royal blue 'flowery' one. While I'm not entirely bothered about looking old before my time, I have probably had a dozen or so women of all ages asking where I got them on the beach over the past 3 years!

dexter73 · 15/07/2014 21:35

Brilliant! Glad to have been of help!

BadRoly · 15/07/2014 21:38

Ah sorry, I was too slow! Glad you found one Smile

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