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Swimsuit for tall, broad hipped, but small bust!

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QueenOfAllBiscuitsandMuffins · 11/06/2021 13:36

Need a new swimsuit and prefer a one piece but all the swimsuits I have seen/tried on have inbuilt cups, problem is I have size 18 hips but very small boobs so there is space for boobs, cup of tea and my phone in all the size 18 swimsuits which isn't really ideal. I can't even stuff them with tissue because of the swimming aspect Grin . So does anyone have any recommendations for suits that don't expect you to have matching hip and boob size? Thank you.

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SoddingWeddings · 12/06/2021 09:21

You want something with a proper cup size I think. Look at places like BraStop, Playful Promises - they do great alternative sizing.

4PawsGood · 12/06/2021 09:23

What’s your reasoning for a one piece? I have tankinis and they don’t ride up or give a gap between the two pieces. And you can buy them in different sizes for top and bottom.

KingdomScrolls · 12/06/2021 09:23

Can you get a two piece, tankini/bottoms and rash vest if you're not keen on a bikini I'm quite small chested and that's the easiest option I've found

Procrastatron · 12/06/2021 11:03

This is counter intuitive but I find suits with a deep v neckline and halter tie the most flattering shape for this body shape. They can’t have cups in the bra sense but may be lined but the halter allows for things to be tightened into place.

QueenOfAllBiscuitsandMuffins · 13/06/2021 16:30

Thank you for all your advice, I find tankinis are usually too short in the body for me but will have a look at the places you have mentioned and at halter tops!

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ChubbyLittleManInACampervan · 13/06/2021 16:37

I am 6ft, size 12 (small) on top and wide hips (14/16) and I find bikinis with moulded cup look best

4PawsGood · 13/06/2021 17:56

@QueenOfAllBiscuitsandMuffins

Thank you for all your advice, I find tankinis are usually too short in the body for me but will have a look at the places you have mentioned and at halter tops!
My Boden one overlaps beyond the pants where the legs are. At the sides, hard to explain!

It’s quite long.

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