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Plus size honeymoon :-/

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VivienneWestwoodsKnickers · 29/07/2017 19:11

I've just about reconciled myself with being a fat bride in a month, but haven't quite made my peace with what I'll wear for the honeymoon immediately after.

Off to a Sandals resort (enormously discounted in the sale or we couldn't afford it!) at the end of August for ten days, so it's fairly dressy AFAIK.

I am 5'9", huge boobs, mostly dress size 22. Very pale skin, burn easily so will be factor 50 the whole time.

My swimsuit is a fugly boyleg racer back designed for swimming lengths - not really suitable for honeymoon beach lounging.

Any advice? Any links to swimsuits, dresses, linen trousers, tops etc?

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FauxFox · 29/07/2017 20:03

Congratulations on your wedding! How exciting! Anything here take your fancy?

black tankini
kimono cover up
striped maxi
boho dress
floral sun dress
floral dress
bargain LBD
jumpsuit

tissuesosoft · 29/07/2017 20:16

I have a swimsuit like this and find it flattering.
www.fashionworld.co.uk/shop/sea-by-melissa-odabash-classic-swimsuit/ph440/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=5206#colour:Print,size:22

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VivienneWestwoodsKnickers · 29/07/2017 20:36

Wow, you ladies are good! Lots of bits there I really like, thank you.

I'll keep looking for swimsuits / tankinis, but definitely food for thought.

Thanks for the congratulations, not long to go now which feels weird!

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tissuesosoft · 29/07/2017 20:51

And congratulations from me too Flowers

laughingclouds · 29/07/2017 20:52

I was in a pretty similar situation!

For swimsuits, I personally like skirted ones, this kind of thing: www.marksandspencer.com/secret-slimming-palm-print-swimsuit/p/p22495980?image=SD_02_T52_2723_Y4_X_EC_90&color=BLACKMIX&prevPage=plp&pdpredirect

One of my friends always wears vintage pin up style swimsuits and looks fantastic.

For dresses, I got a couple from Lady V London (the Isabella shape). Good quality, cotton so quite cool but a little stretch. They have a Lady Voluptuous range, my boobs aren't big enough for it, but yours may be!

I also got a couple of cheap easy dresses from Yours.

For lingerie, I ended up in Sainsburys of all places - they had some really nice bits in, and in a good size range.

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VivienneWestwoodsKnickers · 29/07/2017 21:14

I've just ordered 3 dresses and a playsuit from Lindybop, so that was ace!

Now looking at most recent links, thank you :-D

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NewIdeasToday · 29/07/2017 21:34

Congratulations. Don't worry about your size just focus on having a brilliant time

I really recommend Miraclesuit swimsuits. They cost more but are worth every penny as they hold everything in nicely. If you get a nice matching sarong and some pretty flip flops you'll be fine in the daytime.

You haven't said where you're going but i assume it's somewhere in the Carribean. If so, it will be really warm in the evenings. So some nice floaty tops with white trousers or 3/4 lengths would be good. Again with pretty sandles.

Navabi have some good things and Live Unlimited feel quite trendy in big sizes.

Have fun Smile

StupidSlimyGit · 29/07/2017 21:39

Congratulations on your wedding. Yours have quote a lot of nice summer stuff in their sale right now and you have lots of brilliant links so I just want to leave this here. You are beautiful no matter what!

Plus size honeymoon :-/
ifherbumwereabungalow · 29/07/2017 22:31

I highly recommend the zulily website, lots of gorgeous plus size stuff including swimwear. Allow a good amount of time for delivery though.

GrimDamnFanjo · 29/07/2017 22:36

I got some lovely stuff in the Navabi sale - it's still on x

therealladygrantham · 30/07/2017 11:06

I am same size and height as you and I mostly shop online at...Navabi, Samoon,Lands End, Boden, Artigiano. For swimwearI picked up a tankini at M and S the other day, had to try about 6 tops on which was a supremely depressing experience but ended up finding one which fitted quite well.Will try and link www.marksandspencer.com/embroidered-padded-tankini-top/p/p60105353?image=SD_02_T52_6503T_Y4_X_EC_90&color=BLACKMIX&prevPage=srp&pdpredirect

DelphiniumBlue · 31/07/2017 23:23

Kit & Kaboodal for linen tops, tunics and dresses. Recommended on MN, have now got 3 tops and dress, very happy with them!

vitaminC · 01/08/2017 16:51

I am also large of nork and got a lovely, supportive bikini from www.triumph.com Smile

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VivienneWestwoodsKnickers · 06/08/2017 20:07

Thank you everyone for your input. I went a bit loopy in the Lindy Bop sale, expecting to send most of it back.... I now have three new dresses and a playsuit!

One needs the bust adjusting, so I'll have that done this week, otherwise they all fit like a dream. Definitely my new favourite shop!!

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tissuesosoft · 06/08/2017 21:25

Glad you found some lovely new bits on there!

Hunter007 · 07/08/2017 20:24

I get all my swimsuits from For Luna. They do a good plus size selection and are really glamorous www.forluna.co.uk/collections/plus-size-retro-swimwear

SugarMiceInTheRain · 07/08/2017 20:59

Was just going to suggest ForLuna for swimwear, but Hunter beat me to it. They are pricey but great quality.

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