Swimsuit panic!

[zippyswife]

I’m off to France in a couple of weeks, I didn’t think it would happen due to Covid so I hadn’t sorted a swimsuit. Now I desperately need one before I go. I’m early 40s, size 10-12 with a (fairly gross) tummy (3dcs- 2 c sections). I ideally want something simple and fresh that holds everything in place. I’m not a fan of florals or polka dots or anything cute.

Assuming fig leaves still does free returns order a handful from there!

I got a tummy control one from M&S in plain dark blue a few years ago. It's quite miraculous if you can be bothered with squeezing into it! They have a couple of similar ones this year.

Boden are great for this! Have a great holiday

I’ve found Debenhams to be reliable for tummy control swimsuits in the past.

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_56707+1000005107_-1

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_60514+FFN0048935_-1

Bravissimo! Not the cheapest, but very flattering and lots of different styles.

I know you said not florals, but on the grounds I’m not usually a fan yet bought this cossie last year I’m going to suggest this it’s so flattering and comfy.

Me too, Im going to do what I do every year and order about 10 from ASOS, try on at home and post back what I don't like for free at the local shop. As usual, I don't care what I look like as soon as I get to France and hit the beach!

Tesco have great swimsuits that have hold you in panels .

The Boden Santorini swimsuit is your new best friend!

Lots of great suggestions. Thank you. @Piggyhoolier I can imagine that would be amazing on. I’d have bought that to try if they had my size. @CushionsandCandles I’ve had the Biden costume in my basket for a couple of weeks but just haven’t been able to justify the price. Unfortunately when I first was going to buy it they had 20% off but I dithered and missed the boat with it. Do they often have sales? Is it worth the price? It’s more than I want to pay but I’ll have it for years I’m sure as it’s not something I buy often.

6T2C is a 10% of code but someone passing may have a better one???
Or ask in chat.

I have way too much swimwear in my Boden basket now

I really rate Boden swimwear and have bought more this year after loving the two I bought last year. Flattering and good quality (I did buy ones in the sale though so weren’t too expensive)

I'm a complete boden swimwear convert.

Ok I’m sold! Are they true to size. I’d say I’m a 10-12. Should I go Up or down?

Well I’ve ordered 5 Boden swimsuits and plan to try on and keep 1. I normally go for all black but I’ve gone for the sale ones that are block colours. So quite looking forward to trying them!

Wow! Can’t thank you enough for the Boden recommendation! All 5 looked great. I’m going to keep 2 even though the plan was to keep 1. They are literally stunning. And believe me I haven’t said that about anything I’ve worn in decades! - let alone a swimsuit! Cannot believe how flattering they are. I’m an apple with c section overhang by the way and they are still stunnning! Boden will be my go to for swimwear from now on!

Good news op, would you mind sharing the two that you decided to keep?

Absolutely:

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/kefalonia-swimsuit-hot-pepper/sty-s0072-brd

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/kefalonia-swimsuit-red-mulberry/sty-s0072-drd

I ended up keeping these two. The santorini was really lovely but these two were just unbelievable. Genuinely never thought I’d say this about swim wear 🤣.

The red and bright pink is nothing like I’d normally wear. Completely out of my comfort zone. I’m usually black/grey/navy.

Did you size up or down in the end op? I'm a 10-12 too.

Also look at www.pourmoi.co.uk/swimwear/?order=topitemsvalue&kw=pour%20moi&cpn=1680419172&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjwsO_4BRBBEiwAyagRTedkpYLsI8Em8l-Q7LtCa6loUkuv6eEVCZKwk3lwabuw-RzPN5Ea-hoCJIoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Sainsbury’s had a reasonable selection too.

Gorgeous op, thank you.

I went for the 12. If I’m being honest I’m probably a 12 at the minute rather than a 10. The other styles felt snugger. I had a bit of back fat bulge with them. This was just really flattering.