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Are there any decent flattering tankinis for biggish boobs that don't cost the earth?!

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Howaboutthisone · 14/05/2016 11:27

I'm a 36E in most things. Around a 14.I like shorts style bottoms that also aren't too low. After 2 children and a like of bread/crisps/wine is could do with something to help me out on the tummy front.
Also like halter neck ties or bra style.
I've just been looking around and the tops alone are around £25-30 then the bottoms are £20ish on top!
Am I looking in the wrong places?
Any suggestions please?
Thanks!

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N0tfinished · 14/05/2016 12:35

I usually get some from fantasie on eBay or brastop. Takes a little hunting to wade though all the dodgy patterns but I usually get a pair for around £30 I think

N0tfinished · 14/05/2016 12:40

Also I spend on the tops & pick up a pair of bottoms in the supermarket! It's worth the money for a decent top. Nothing worse than feeling droopy or your going to pop out...

DianaT1969 · 14/05/2016 13:06

It's difficult to find supportive bra size tankinis cheaply. I did a search on Brastop's outlet page for 36DD (a 34E is designed for a size 12 E cup), so in tankinis you need to go up to a sister size for it to fit the torso/waist.
This was the cheapest. Maybe with cheap supermarket high waist shorts? Or high waist swim shorts from a sports outlet? Might be difficult to get a colour which complements.

GunShotResidue · 14/05/2016 13:12

I buy a bra sized bikini top from ebay and wear it under a cheap tankini.

TheBananaFaceOfEvil · 14/05/2016 16:48

I literally just ordered this today: Panache Isobel

£22 for the top, £11 for the bottoms.

Howaboutthisone · 14/05/2016 19:03

Thank you for your help! The bottoms on that last link are great too. I'll have to spend a bit I guess but you've shown me ways to spend a bit less!

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