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Over 50s swimsuit help

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BittyCharleston · 12/08/2018 12:48

I'm looking for some suggestions for a modest swimsuit for my mum (60s). She's a 14-16, fuller bust. I'm online shopping and all the pictures show stick thin 20 year olds, it's really hard to see what would work. The more specialist brands tend to be pricey Confused. She's arthritic so dragging her round shops to try things on isn't an option. Looking for under £20-25. Any help or suggestions really appreciated!

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teta · 12/08/2018 12:59

Bonds Nip tuck swim are good. They have proper cups in them that are comfy and supportive and support fuller busts. Lots in Tk maxx but seem to be mainly 8s left. There are some on eBay in 14/16.

Lynne1Cat · 12/08/2018 13:01

Bon Marche. I'm 59 and overweight, but I got a swimsuit with standard leg fitting, not the high leg thing. It's ruched across the body so hides my flabby gut. I paid about £25 I think

happystory · 12/08/2018 13:04

Marks and Spencer's Secret Support (I think) - I'm 50+ and swim a lot and swear by them. They are ruched and flattering. About £25 I think

StarfishSandwich · 12/08/2018 13:06

Figleaves have got some great stuff in the sale at the moment.

A lot of the Fantasie swimsuits look like they’d work really well on a more mature lady. Something like this? www.figleaves.com/uk/fantasie-montreal-underwired-twist-front-swimsuit/FE-001417.html?dwvar_FE-001417_color=740227&cgid=feature-sale-swimwear#link=home_bb1_sale&start=72
And they are beautiful sized which always helps with fitting!

StarfishSandwich · 12/08/2018 13:07

*Bra

Fairylea · 12/08/2018 13:09

Marks and Spencer’s have some nice ones, so do George at Asda online.

BittyCharleston · 12/08/2018 13:21

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, will keep browsing Smile

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BruceAndNosh · 12/08/2018 13:26

JD Williams have some shown on more mature and curvier models

thenightsky · 12/08/2018 13:27

My older friend (78) gets the swim dresses from Bon Marche. She is very big boobed and buys a 14 to accommodate her Fs. (normally a dress size 12). I know a few ladies in their 70s and 80s who love the dress/skirted style as they don't have shapely bums and like to cover up that part particularly. They also go for tankini tops with skirted bottoms.

elephantoverthehill · 12/08/2018 13:31

I am in the over 50s age bracket and I generally wear tankinis as I can mix and match the tops and bottoms. They are also much easier to get o and off discretely when on a beach. However I do have a lovely supportive swim suit from Peacocks of all places.

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