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Swimming costume recommendations?

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CountryCob · 21/07/2022 00:09

Hello am looking around for a new swimming costume and struggling to find something with sturdy straps and bust support (doesn’t need underwire but some moulding). Obviously aiming for flattering and a nice colour, not black or over the top patterns as have a few of those. Boobs not as perky as past and need to be able to look after daughter in it without feeling too exposed. Still want to feel glamorous though. Just want good bra strap type straps - nothing thin to dig in or halter neck which means need to hoist boobs behind my neck. Would like it to be comfortable too. Asking a lot I know, any suggestions???

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whysorude · 21/07/2022 00:17

Try Cupshe online. Loads of choice and good value.

takeasadsongandmakeitbetter · 21/07/2022 00:36

I've been looking for months and found a really nice shaping swimsuit in royal blue in Asda! I think they do other colours too. Was only about £14 and although the bust isnt underwired it's really flattering on post baby boobs! The straps are adjustable too.

I'd literally been to every shop and couldn't fine anything nice.

CountryCob · 21/07/2022 10:29

Thanks very much ladies, the Adsa suit is out of stock but am going to pop into a store on the off chance, it’s a lovely colour and style. The JD Williams suit is beautiful too with JLo vibes I thought but not sure if I would get on with the belt. Cupshe is amazing I have spent ages on their website now and have a shopping list for tomorrow payday. I think costumes are hard to buy online as really need to try on plus often don’t get details of cup support etc. Really I need a picture of the inside bra bit of the costume to have an idea if it will work….

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bluekostree · 21/07/2022 10:51

I was going to say cupshe also. I've several pieces and the quality is great.

IvorCutler · 21/07/2022 19:31

Pour moi! I got my first swimsuit from them this week and I bloody love it (despite feeling hideous otherwise).

MrsElm · 21/07/2022 19:37

On the basis of this thread I am looking at Cupshe also. Can anyone recommend what a good shape would be for a size 16 apple, with small boobs?

Reallyreallyborednow · 21/07/2022 19:40

I have this and it's super flattering.. www.oxendales.ie/shop/jd-williams-dark-tropics-ruched-plunge-swimsuit/ut528/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=6019&optionColour=Tropical+Print&pdpClick=true

not very practical for swimming though?

o/p bear in mind costumes designed for flattery often aren’t designed for actual swimming.

i find a bog standard speedo is lycra enough that my boobs stay put once they’re arranged. Or they do some shaping stuff- but I hate the waterlogged feeling of too much moulding etc.

a bikini might be worth considering if you really need more bra like support. There are a lot of sports bra style crop top bikinis, or tankinis.

Menopants · 21/07/2022 19:40

Landsend , I have a few fairly old swimsuits from their. I swim in the sea most days and they are still going strong. Great support and bomb proof. Also boden swimsuits have great support

bouncydog · 21/07/2022 19:42

Freya or Triumph also do cup size swimsuits. Fig leaves was another. I often get mine from Amazon strangely enough as they often have lots available. I’ve had great bargains on last season lines - less than half price - which makes some of the branded ones much more reasonable.

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