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Help me find good quality swimwear

18 replies

Browncoo6 · 08/04/2022 19:38

Really struggling with this basic request! I want a flattering, good quality bikini, nothing ‘bling’ or too crazy. Preferably separates. But I can’t find anything, anywhere, and if I do most sizes aren’t in stock! I’m going on holiday in two weeks so can’t wait ages for something to come into stock.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

OP posts:
DSGR · 09/04/2022 06:47

Boden? Their swimwear lasts years and fits well. Lots of choice.
I find their briefs come up a bit small but could be me! Order a free sizes to try

karmakameleon · 09/04/2022 08:47

I found a good local bra shop and found that they had loads of swimwear in stock last week. Really pleased with how many options they had given I find swimwear quite hard (small body but large bust).

CoverYourselfInChocolateGlory · 09/04/2022 08:50

What about Face Face? Decent quality and more flattering styles than a lot of places, I think: www.fatface.com/women/clothing/swimwear

Mindfullisa · 09/04/2022 14:38

The best I've found have been seafolly, good quality and well cut

bouncydog · 09/04/2022 17:28

Try Amazon or fig leaf - they sell a huge range.

waltzingparrot · 09/04/2022 18:44

Lands End or Cupshe for quality.

indecisivewoman81 · 10/04/2022 20:06

Pour Moi are very good too

PlainJaneEyre · 10/04/2022 20:07

Pour Moi 100%

weebarra · 10/04/2022 20:12

Lands End! I like them as they also sell post surgery swimwear but I think they tick your boxes too without being £££.

SayYestothemess · 10/04/2022 20:13

I rate Boden too, there's normally a discount code to be found.
If you've got a healthy budget then Melissa Odabash, Heidi Klein and Seafolly, often in stock on The OUTNET.

roses2 · 10/04/2022 20:15

@Mindfullisa

The best I've found have been seafolly, good quality and well cut
I have a Seafolly swimsuit I bought from ebay brand new with tags. It's excellent quality, well cut and beautiful design!
Mindfullisa · 10/04/2022 21:45

I'd never have thought to try ebay, I must check it out as they're pricey but worth it 👌

thesnaleandthewhail · 10/04/2022 21:56

Seafolly last years, much better quality and cut than boden in my experience. Lots of styles available so plenty of choice.

crackofdoom · 10/04/2022 22:01

I found a small company called TLC online, who make comfortable, flattering exercise wear. Bought a black halterneck swimming costume that claimed to make you look size smaller, and by Jove it does! Good quality fabric too.

LyndaLaHughes · 10/04/2022 22:10

Next do fab mix and match bikini bottoms and tops.

Sickoffamilydrama · 11/04/2022 07:14

I'll third Pour moi surprised me how good they are. Thick material and flattering styles.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 11/04/2022 07:18

Lands End. Full price is quite pricey, but sign up for emails and there are frequent offers.

Bickles · 11/04/2022 07:30

What size? I love Fantasie swimwear but I think it starts at DD.

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