Can a size 14/16 apple shape wear a bikini??

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If not, what else can I wear & where would I buy something??

I am off to France in 2 weeks time. I have 2 full swimming costumes that I wear to the pool at home, but would like something for holidays.

Can I wear a tankini?

Would you laugh at a fatty on the beach in a bikini?

I value honesty.

Of course you can wear a bikini! I certainly did at that size. It's entirely up to you how you feel about yourself. If you feel more comfortable in a tankini, then go for that option.

imo, if you're on holiday, everyone can fark off, and you can do what you like

I would not larf at a fatty on the beach, and I don't consider you one btw, I yearn to be a 16.

I am so far beyond 'fatty' myself that if I lay on a beach some blardy do-gooder would attempt to roll me back into the waves.

'Be free, orca, be free!'

Get yourself a fab bikini or two and come back with a glowing tan.

Yes absolutley!

Of course, there is some great advice on bikini styles and fit on www.cocobay.co.uk

I think perhaps a bikini top that has lots of support like an underwired bra... and high wasted pants

Nah, a tankini it will be I think!

My stretch marks have faded a bit & I would feel better in a tankini.

Might order some online though so I don't have to look at myself in harsh changing room mirrors.

WT

waisted

Thanks pannacotta, will look there now

DOnt think high wasited bottoms are the best on apple shapes (also am a bit appley myself).
perhaps try a hipster pant in a size big enough not to cut in or a tankini.
Seafolly do some glam bikinis and tankinis.
Figleaves.com also worth a look plus swimhut.com.
Hope you find sth nice

Oh hadn't thought about hipster bottoms.

The coco ones were very expensive But then that may be the price of them & I have just never noticed before.

I think bikinis are nicer than tankinis. You look slimmer

You'll look fab!

come one girl... don't buy a bikini online... you must try lots before finding the right one....

Oh and I got my bikinis from BHS... they were amazing! I looked so good

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There's a BHS in town, might go in a run tomorrow afternoon for a nosey.

What colours work best on bigger boobs?

And yes... I have never worn a bikini before.. should I stick to the swimsuits? But aren't they too warm on the beach?

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My clothes are a size 14/16.

16 in tops but 14 in jeans etc..

Cod, do you mean my bra size? As I have magnificent boobies

My bra is a 36F

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You are going to France? Do you need the top?

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I suit chocolate browns & greens.

Nothing really bright, like neon yellow or anything... I know that is a bad example but I remember going on holiday 3 months preg with dd & I tried on a bikini, that was triangle bits & bright yellow.

I came home & cried & stuck to t-shirts over a swim suit...and I was a size 12 then.

I had never worn a bikini before St Lucia earlier this year. Blardy liberating!

I had to buy a size 18 top to get my boobs in comfortably, but I looked and felt sexy! I had an apple green and white horizontal striped one and a red and white floral (but not busy) one. Wondrous! I will never wear a swimsuit or tankini on hols again!

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Honey on the Lisburn Rd has some beautiful bikinis at the moment.

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