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Please help me find a swimsuit for family holiday

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Swimsuitholygrail · 13/08/2019 20:44

I’m a size 16. Probably considered an hourglass...with saddlebags Grin
I’m a mum of three (all in infant/juniors) and I’m in my mid forties.
We’re going on a family holiday soon and I’m looking for an all in one swimsuit that is both flattering and comfy. Usually I wear some Seafolly swim shorts or a sarong. Last year I was a size 14 so I need an upgrade Smile
Boobs are 34 ff but in the past when I’ve ordered swimwear that factors this in I’ve found the costumes are too rigid and constrictive.
Recommendations please!!

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Sparadrap · 13/08/2019 20:48

I’ve got one similar to this one from Figleaves (I got it last year so different pattern). It’s really flattering x

www.figleaves.com/uk/figleaves-fiji-palm-soft-boyleg-tummy-control-swimsuit/FIG-012100.html?dwvar_FIG-012100_color=752076&cgid=swimwear-swimsuits#start=54

Swimsuitholygrail · 13/08/2019 20:55

Sparadrap that looks nice, thank you. I usually go for all black but that’s probably more to do with lack of confidence. I will check it out

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ThursdayLastWeek · 13/08/2019 21:00

I bought this one this year and it’s flattering and supportive.

Sparadrap · 13/08/2019 21:04

@swimsuitholygrail I usually go for all black too. I went a bit maverick last year and was really pleased I did. I get loads of compliments and people asking me where I got it from. Hope you find what you are looking for x

Swimsuitholygrail · 13/08/2019 21:09

@ThursdayLastWeek thank you. Do you find the bra area restrictive? I don’t like to feel all pushed up and overly supported if you get what I mean

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Swimsuitholygrail · 13/08/2019 21:10

@Sparadrap thank you Smile

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ThursdayLastWeek · 13/08/2019 22:35

No not at all actually. At first I was a bit wary it wasn’t supportive enough, but I waved around and danced in it and it was fine!
It’s a 'shaping' one whatever that means, so it’s a close firm fit everywhere below the underwire.
I’m a 32F and find cups just enough to cover everything. The halter neck is tied by the wearer.

swapsicles · 13/08/2019 22:38

Im a 16-18 and go for George at asda, most are bodysculpt ones and quite flattering.
I popped in today and ended up buying 3 as they were in the sale!

Alarmclockstop · 13/08/2019 22:40

Think about a tankini so much easier when you need a wee.

Peanutbuttericecream · 13/08/2019 22:42

I get my swimsuits from Figleaves, I highly recommend them.

1wokeuplikethis · 13/08/2019 22:43

www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/joanna-hope-wrap-front-swimsuit/ke179/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Blue,size:30

This is beautiful on, so flattering with the bow and double layered so really supportive. And it’s in the sale!

1wokeuplikethis · 13/08/2019 22:44

Sorry OP, just seen that they only have size 30 left.

Would definitely recommend them though as the delivery was really fast and as I said, the cossy is gorgeous.

surlycurly · 13/08/2019 23:02

@ThursdayLastWeek that's gorgeous!

surlycurly · 13/08/2019 23:06

I bought this on this year- not black but navy...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q4X6JC3/?coliid=I2E2766I6IJ6G1&colid=176E2EX7J5URQ&psc=1&ref=lvvovliggdp_it

Swimsuitholygrail · 13/08/2019 23:24

@ThursdayLastWeek I’ve ordered your recommendation! Just hope that the 34ff correlates with the hips Shock

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