Please help - swimming cozzie nightmare!

[pinkstinks]

Hello! Went back to the pool this week and my swimming my costume is obscene
I’ve put on weight in lockdown and must be a size 22 at least.... my last one was not supportive enough so I wear a crop top underneath but it has a skirt which I love as covers a little - I think it was from Sainsbury’s but they aren’t designed for a big bust

I’m desperately trying to find something to protect my modesty (bust) im a 38jj so obviously it can’t be a halter neck.

Id just like to swim in piece and unfortunately can’t find any Victorian style swim suits to cover the whole of me

Has anyone seen any/got any suggestions?
Preferably not a £70 bravissimo one - still find them a bit obscene and am on a budget.

Thanks!

Pour Moi is a swimwear and lingerie brand that does a lot of cup-size bikinis and swimsuits - I used to really rate them as they were very sturdy, support-wise, but didn't look it! I've also had some good supportive bikini tops from John Lewis.

I need a reasonable body length but if I buy by bra size, as I am a 28 or 30, these back sizes tend to be shorter in the body. I am five foot eight , 28HH or 30H bra.

Elomi makes a swim bikini tops that are basically amazing supportive bras. Now, I would never have the guts to sport a bikini, or well, I’ve got way too much gut to sport a bikini not to mention a nasty surgery scar. However, I figured out that an Elomi bikini top paired with a swimsuit can work really well. Some suits the bra is completely hidden. Lately I’ve been buying the print versions and having it show intentionally. I love having real support and a proper fit.

Have a Google of Modli. They do all sorts of combinations

Just came on to say Modli and the new short-sleeved zip-front rash vests and shorts at Boden. Have only been looking at these this morning.

I have several Slazenger boyshort costumes, but find they’re not especially long in the torso so might give a bit of cameltoe if you have a bigger bust.

@SirVixofVixHall I'm 5'7". I can't find a 'name' but it's a black boyleg Speedo Endurance+. Nice and plain and it is long enough.

Thank you Bobbin i will google.

Lands End by far the most supportive I've found and with the biggest style variations. I've got two costumes and bought in their sales - some good bargains at present on their site and excellent customer service www.landsend.co.uk/Women/Swimwear/ix-11307#scroll=306

I tried Landsend but they don’t do a big enough cup size for me.

Look at Panache swimsuits. Like Bravissimo they have the built in bra but don't show any cleavage so ideal for the local baths!

Take a look at this site modli.co/gl/swimwear.html

I haven't bought from them yet so don't know if they're worth the ££ but there are lots of non-skimpy styles to choose from.

I tend to go for a tanking top now for my 30JJ’s from bravissimo ect. And then just buy cheap bottoms from
Anywhere

Asda is your friend here.

£19 a tankini top at brastop @pinkstinks. I searched by your size too so they’re definitely in stock and reduced!

@BobbinThreadbare123

Actually, I hesitate to suggest them because I am a goth, but Boden have swim shorts and rash vests which look quite good quality. They are short shorts but for me it's the no grooming thing that persuades...

I bet ALL the SoM wear Boden boxers.

I mourn BHS for many things but their reasonably priced, well made and supportive swimming costumes the most.

Oh wow you are all brilliant so many fab suggestions!

I’m back from the pool! I went with this one and I must say I’m impressed! Covered in all the right places and the straps are so gloriously wide! I always end up in agony with tiny straps embedded in my shoulders!
Thought it may be a tad short in the body initially but it’s fine now - I thought it was boy shorts underneath but it’s full brief. It was in a flash deal on Amazon so £21!

Def going to have a look on brastopvas well though thanks - really enjoying swimming so I think having a couple Of options will be perfect.
Now I’m Just hoping they open the pool up to it’s full Olympic length!!

This one :)