Help! swimwear for a big hip/bum, mum-tum, size 16/18

[BigPants2022]

I’m going on holiday soon, had promised myself I’d loose some weight for it…I haven’t 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’d love some suggestions for swimwear for holding my tum in, fitting over my big bum. And any good cover ups? Brands to look at or actual buys you’ve just made would be amazing 🙏

Lands End. I’m your sort of size and have a mum tum after 3 C-sections. Looks fantastic - really flattering - and I’m very impressed with the quality. They have major discounts - eg, 40% - a lot of the time. Huge range to choose from. I have a one-piece and tankinis.

There's loads of high waisted bottoms around at present, Boden has always been good though. And I don't know how much you want to spend but Smallable had a lot of options and I got a nice swimsuit and bikini (high waisters) from a French highstreet swimwear brand called Anja not the cheapest but insanely good quality for the price.

H&M and & other stories are always good, lots of separates and they do bra size tops in many styles - sell out fast though.

Swimwear is one of those where it pays to spend a bit more I feel - although I do rate H&M and Other Stories

One thing I would say is don't be afraid of a higher cut bikini over the bum, they are so much more flattering on a bigger bum - trust me. My ultimate is moderately cut around the bikini line, high waist to cover the tummy crepe but slightly higher cut over the bum, once you get a tan, cellulite if you have any (not implying you do) is less noticeable.

Thank you - such great tips🙌