Holiday booked! The dreaded swimwear shop .........

[MillieSav]

Finally booked a holiday for this summer!
I'm mid 40's, size 16 with a lower belly and thighs, hoping to loose some weight but not sure it will happen
It's been ages since I bought swimwear, the last place was Asda but they don't appear to have much in the way for my body type
I need some tummy control but nothing too frumpy and definitely a costume rather than a bikini
Don't mind paying a bit for something flattering
Looked at M&S but the reviews aren't great

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I've always found boden swimwear quite flattering on my size 14/16 frame.

Oh god it's a nightmare isn't it?

I tend to buy from Next or M&S as usually have a good selection and a decent price.

Currently looking for flattering swimsuits with tummy control and without padding in the bra bit, any style I like atm seem to be oos or a wait of several
weeks and we go away in 2 weeks.

Might look at Boden now it's been mentioned

I wear board shorts over the top as I'm a squishy hourglass it evens me out . I have always found Tesco swimwear good but next sell soo many brands you could order loads and try them .

I order a few from Next, their tummy control cossies are good.

Look up Angerella Vintage 50s Pin Up Halter One Piece Swimsuit on Amazon, I have 2 & they're very flattering.

ROTITA are good.

Bravissimo if your budget stretches, fig leaves is a good option too

It's just a great swimwear website.

I’m 5’ 2”, size 16. I have M+S tankinis and I love them. The ones with a control panel and big bottoms!

Try Pour Moi too and there's an other one I found recently I'll try and find the link....

Pour Moi at next are excellent. I've bought a few from there over the last year and they're excellent
Go up to big boob sizes too (32F for me)

Sainsbury's are surprisingly good. The structured Boden ones are so structured they're uncomfy and just look like they're trying to hide my fat tummy and failing. I'm a size 16.

I like how M&S swimwear has ruching on the stomach area.

Primark actually have a couple of lovely tummy control ones in at the moment that are pretty supportive.

I've just had the same dilemma!!

Ive ordered some bits from boden that seem to be ok. Just waiting for the next lot to come to see if sizing up looks better!
I prefer a tankini as im bigger on the bottom than the top.

I have two from bravissimo. Pricey but worth it, a tankini and a swimsuit! Hold you in and push you out in all the right spots

I got one from Amazon .. sooo flattering
I love it would buy another but am trying to lose weight so holding off
Let me try to upload pic , I'm not very good at this bit

First try
Honestly very flattering

@coldfeetmama

That swimsuit is lovely 😊
I'm going to order one for myself.
Thank you for the tip!!

Dobreva Womens Bandea halter tummy control

Hope you find it , best one I've ever had

Echo the Boden suggestion. They have just released new swimwear for summer.

I bought a lovely blue/red swimsuit in the sale - halterneck but with a straight top and a ruched tummy panel. Very flattering and holding my 4 months PP c-section belly nicely.

I like Tankinis as you get the coverage of a costume but the convenience of separates when you need the loo. I think Next is good as they stock several makes but in the last have also bought cheaply from Asda and Primark . If your holiday isn't until the summer it's probably best to wait a couple of months until all the new summer stock is in .

Pour Moi have a great selection, beautiful colours.
Also Amazon.

I bought a Kirkland Miraclesuit off ebay, it is very flattering and lots of control, very expensive if you pay full price elsewhere.