MNers of old will know that I'm not allowed to post in the hallowed halls of S&B and, to be fair, it's about to become patently obvious why.
We are supposed to be going on a big family holiday later this year (in the UK) and there's a chance it might happen. There's a pool where we are staying and custom dictates I can't wear dungarees whilst in it. I last bought swimwear over a decade ago (shorts and a tankini thing) and I'm a different shape entirely and it's all a bit threadbare now tbh. I do have an Adidas triathlon training suit which is for use in water too but I'm going on holiday, not partaking in a sporting event. I thought I'd idly browse for something I'll feel comfortable in and found the perfect suggestions (attached). But they're from Shein and it looks like they're poorly reviewed and based in China (two no nos).
So I've tried to find a UK alternative. I've found the following:
Boden sort of have an option in rash vests and shorts but they're cut so that they'll emphasise the peculiar ravages of my two EMCS. The shorts would be a perfect shelf for The Overhang That Will Not Go.
Surfwear seems promising but options are either eye-wateringly expensive or wetsuits rather than swimsuits.
Search results are dominated by "modesty" wear for cultural and religious reasons. I just want to be slightly covered up and feel comfortable.
There are weird swimming dress/skirt things. No. All the nos.
I can't wear a one piece costume or a bikini. I need legs on my swimsuit and would prefer arms but they're not essential. I burn very, very easily and so being covered up across my shoulders is important but from a fucked up body image point of view, it needs leg coverage.
Like I said, I have a plain black, sporty Adidas suit with legs but wanted something vaguely colourful or patterned that is for messing about in an inflatable ring as opposed to doing laps of the Loch.
Does it exist? A pretty ish swimsuit with legs, maybe arms and all in one? Without remortgaging?