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I have 1 hour to find a bikini

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Acunningruse · 07/06/2019 16:50

Pretty much! I go on holiday in 2 weeks and for the last few weeks have been ordering swimwear to try at home which has been very difficult as I've recently lost weight so no longer sure what size I am- I had thought a 12 but bikinis have arrived too small, too big and just generally unflattering! The high waist ones are too high (in 5ft) so finish at a very unflattering point but everything else has been too low rise to cover my post c section overhang.

I have 1 hour while children at classes tomorrow morning to go shopping unaccompanied! Where should I try for something that will actually fit and look ok?!

Thanks

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Acunningruse · 07/06/2019 16:52

Budget- high
Street so up to £30?

Size 12 I think based on weight loss but still huge tummy

Cup size 34D ish? Again unsure

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ShakeYourTailFeathers · 07/06/2019 16:54

Is there a Bravissimo you can get to?

Chartreuser · 07/06/2019 16:56

Marks had a good range in today and you buy as separates. I've always done well with Boots too

Onacleardayyoucansee · 07/06/2019 16:56

M&S roll top bottoms.
True to size.

emilyhamptoncakeslice · 07/06/2019 16:57

This is why we need shops like Debenhams & M&S to stay open

nixso29 · 07/06/2019 17:01

Tesco swimwear is fab! I find it true to size aswell

Acunningruse · 07/06/2019 17:09

Thanks all! Yes M&S in our town closed down 😢tho I can order and have delivered it's just been so demoralising ordering and returning everything. I can get to Tesco next week in my lunch hour so that could be an option, thanks!

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JaceLancs · 07/06/2019 21:36

Next do roll down bikini bottoms and good tops in a range of sizes
Around £30-35

StarlightLady · 08/06/2019 06:30

I’ve missed your one hour slot OP.

Bottoms first. Go for black bottoms in seperates. You then have a mutitude of bra tops to choose from in a mix of colours. Most colours go with the black without looking strange. It opens up many more avenues.

I didn’t end up wearing the top much, but that depends where you are going.

Acunningruse · 10/06/2019 19:04

Thanks to everyone for their help and I'm pleased to announce we have a winner...
the M&S roll top bikini!!!

My 1 hour shopping was a complete waste, Primark and new look bikinis are not your friend if you have had children and your boobs are a B cup or bigger!

So I ordered the M&S roll top bikini and had it delivered to M&S food store near my work and it fits!!! Little bit more revealing than I care for but overall I'm happy and will probably order another in time for holiday.

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Acunningruse · 10/06/2019 19:07

I don't look like this obvs Grin

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StarlightLady · 10/06/2019 19:40

OP. Pleased you found something. Don’t worry about revealing. Now it’s all about CONFIDENCE! Shout from the rooftops. Flowers

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