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Postnatal swimming help!

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Primarystress · 10/10/2018 20:20

Dd's friend has arranged a pool party. Unfortunately parents have to go in to supervise and am having a bit of a confidence crisis.
I have done nothing but scoff since having baby ds and it shows on my tummy and hips, and I was already plus size...

Firstly I want to buy a new flattering cozzie. Should I go for a sporty one with shorts style legs or a retro halterneck swim dress? Slight concern with the shorts ones that they won't cover a tummy very well.

Also, I have basically neglected any form of skincare recently and have massive dry patches on my knees and feet. Please recommend me something to sort them out!

Thanks for any advice :-)

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KingIrving · 10/10/2018 22:10

In my opinion swimming shorts are the most unflattering items any woman could wear. Go for retro glamour.
Regarding skin, but super cheap grounded coffee, mix it with olive oil to form a paste and leave it for 10 min, then run with some sugar and rinse. It will leave super smooth skin, then add a ton of cream several time per day.
WARNING coffee will leave a mess in the shower but totally worth it.

KingIrving · 10/10/2018 22:10

In case not clear, put the coffee paste as a layer on legs and knee

Primarystress · 10/10/2018 23:03

Ooh I like that coffee tip, thank you!

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bestbefore · 10/10/2018 23:07

Aveeno cream is lovely for dry skin.

Pool party sounds like my idea of hell!! You are very brave!

Primarystress · 10/10/2018 23:20

Haha mine too! Dd had better enjoy it! Thanks :-)

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t00dle00 · 11/10/2018 00:41

The shorts style costume is fine but does given you camel toe. Also make sure to trim your pubes, it can highlight an unkept bush.

Primarystress · 13/10/2018 23:19

Not a camel toe fan so it looks like a skirt cozzie for me! Thanks all.

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