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Can you please find me a holiday swimming costume? slim body, big boobs

29 replies

Rollerbird · 21/06/2022 22:40

Any suggestions?
I can't find anything that's not £££ which is half decent looking.
I don't want a very high leg, or plunging
I would like a bold or geometric print or a plain colour.
I don't suit bandeau style
I'm happy with not having cups if I can get it to fit a size 8-10 body and 32ff boobs .
Price - I will pay up to £30 for a sensational costume but preferably a lot less!


If you've found this page in search of swimwear that has been tried and tested by fellow Mumsnet users, you might find our guide to the best swimsuits for women useful. Hope this helps! MNHQ

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TheOGCCL · 21/06/2022 22:49

I got one in Regatta (in store). Not on website but was similar to this www.regatta.com/womens-active-swimming-costume-enamel-turquoise/

I paid about £25.

I'm 30FF, size 8-10 with a very long body and normally get bra sized swimsuits so was astounded when it fit. Not quite as long as I'd like but manageable.

Rollerbird · 22/06/2022 06:35

Thank you @TheOGCCL which size did you get for the best fit?

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ClutterofStarlings · 22/06/2022 06:39

i got a swimsuit from sainsburys plain black with ruching over the tummy. I bought a size 16 my bra size is 32Kk (so As you can imagine I’m usually ££££ for bra sized swimwear) I do have quite a big tummy to fill it out but it does well okay it doesn’t fit all that well, but is keeps everything covered & in place and was £16 rather than £60
so it might be worth a look.

Blusteryday101 · 22/06/2022 06:41

Lands End used to have good swimsuits that had a long in the body option which meant that they encompassed large norks too. Haven't ordered from there in a while but worth checking out.

And I always managed to find something on Figleaves too.

MissMogwai · 22/06/2022 06:44

Have a look on Curvy Kate or Bra Stop, they have swimwear by cup size. Bra Stop is usually quite reasonable on price.

Curvissa also have a good range.

PurpleDaisies · 22/06/2022 06:45

I’ve also got a couple of nice patterned swimming costumes from sainsburys. I’m an 8 with a 30f bra size so similar to you. They’re reasonably priced in there. I recently got a lovely one from next which missed your “not plunging” criteria and they’re all about £40. You can get bra size swimsuits there which could be a good option.

pinkfondu · 22/06/2022 06:49

I have big boobs and have found the tall fit copes better than standard.

Calaazul · 22/06/2022 06:54

Next swimsuits are great if you have a longer body and bigger boobs. I am a 34F and have the plunge style swimsuit and it looks amazing. My teenagers said wow mum you actually look really nice 😂.

Ariela · 22/06/2022 06:58

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned M&S, I found their range great for hiding big boobs

Rollerbird · 22/06/2022 07:11

@PurpleDaisies did you get an 8 tall then? I find it hard to work out the size to get in a clothes size costume!

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Rollerbird · 22/06/2022 07:13

I quite like the look of this at next
www.next.co.uk/style/st450791/U14387#U14387
It says tummy control which I don't need but can anyone link anything else?
Which next ones have you tried?

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Rollerbird · 22/06/2022 07:14

@Calaazul did you get your normal body size in 'tall'?

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poppyart · 22/06/2022 07:19

Debenhams online, i got 3 bikinis oii

poppyart · 22/06/2022 07:20

Sorry i got 3 bikinis online, for £30, £20 and £10

PurpleDaisies · 22/06/2022 07:22

Rollerbird · 22/06/2022 07:11

@PurpleDaisies did you get an 8 tall then? I find it hard to work out the size to get in a clothes size costume!

Yes, both my sainsburys ones are an 8. It would be worth trying the 10 just in case. The next one is a 32e I think. That’s what they had in and it seemed to fit nicely.

JofraArchersFastestBall · 22/06/2022 07:27

Boden swimming costumes are good. They're not cheap, but the sale starts later this week and there are usually good reductions. (I never buy anything full price from Boden!)

BobbinThreadbare123 · 22/06/2022 08:12

I've had a decent cossie from Next - I'm a trim size 12 and 30H. It's not cup-sized but they have put so much elastic in there it's great!

TheOGCCL · 22/06/2022 11:44

@Rollerbird I got a 10

gunnersgold · 22/06/2022 14:06

I'm your exact size and bought this for a recent holiday

I love it !

fhwt.app.link/10kaT7ug4qb

Calaazul · 22/06/2022 22:42

Sorry been out for the day.
I ordered my normal size but I would get both just to try. I have the green which is gorgeous.

Boden I find too short in the body.

I have the Panache Marina Bikini from Bravissmo. It is amazing and really flattering. It is £££ but is really worth the investment and last for years.

MuchasSmoochas · 22/06/2022 22:49

Panache and Freya are more expensive but they do last, don’t go bobbly.

Pour Moi can be good as well?

ShinyHatStand · 22/06/2022 22:56

This is on sale in a 30ff.
It is stunning IRL and super supportive

www.bravissimo.com/products/corfu-swimsuit-sw641/

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 22/06/2022 23:15

I was pleasantly surprised with M&S. I'm a 30G size 10 and never expected to get something that fitted ok that wasn't proper bra sized. I got a couple of the tummy control ones. Would recommend ordering a few different ones to try on, even if not 100% the style is quite you.

Rollerbird · 23/06/2022 08:15

I've ordered this pour moi one for £25

Can you please find me a holiday swimming costume? slim body, big boobs
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lifesnotaspectatorsport · 23/06/2022 10:07

@Rollerbird Let us know how it fits!