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Bikini shopping - left it too late haven't I!

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theskyispurple · 03/08/2022 09:57

Thought I was sorted, tried on - not sorted.
Aside from online where can I go to try on a selection of bikinis? I've left it too late haven't I?
I'm near southampton and haven't got time to head to London
Oh and I'm size 18 and really fussy. I want black, not high waist, not skimpy, with a lush ruffle or frill on bikini bottoms to hide mum tum apron thingy post c section.

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dementedpixie · 03/08/2022 10:32

Try belle lingerie online. I buy separates in bra sizes

WeAreTheHeroes · 03/08/2022 11:34

BraStop online are excellent.

Anjelika · 03/08/2022 11:44

Swimwear365. Loads on there and most sizes available. I've just ordered 6 in 2 different sizes to try.

torquewench · 03/08/2022 11:45

Why would you need to go to London for a bikini? 🤯

Swimwear365, Bravissimo, Pour Moi, Asos, just about anywhere online ... or am I missing something?

I've just got a lovely one from Pour Moi, ordered Sunday and it's just been delivered by Royal Mail.

Look at thebigtittiecommittee for inspo, she does reviews on her Insta page.

CinnamonJellyBeans · 03/08/2022 11:47

Go to simply be. Buy the figleaves Rene fold over bikini bottoms. Use code SAVES to get 20% off (only a few left in size 18).

Then browse for bikini tops. They have loads. You don't have to get black, they have a lot that will coordinate.

They do next day delivery and the returns and refunds are fast and reliable

BrandNewBicep · 03/08/2022 14:05

I managed to get a bikini and swimsuit from Bravissimo at the weekend and I am a similar size. They didn't have a huge amount, but I am happy with what I've got. Lands End are selling some black bikini bottoms with a ruffle which are on sale.

FictionalCharacter · 03/08/2022 14:09

There’s tons online - pp have posted good ones and there’s others- fashion brands like Next, White Company, swimming specialists like Simply Swim

Workyticket · 03/08/2022 14:09

When is your holiday?

I was in a similar situation (I'm.on holiday now) and ordered loads from I'm the Style, Pour Moi, Elomi and Amazon

All came quickly, within maybe 3 days.

Otherwise - asda / tesco / bravissimo all in store. I saw very little in real shops now debenhams has gone

theskyispurple · 03/08/2022 14:11

I was having a moment after ordering some online that came and I didn't like. I wanted to see them and feel them and try them on.
I've just trawled town and can confirm there is nothing in the shops.
Will get ordering later!

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BlueBlueCowWondering · 03/08/2022 16:22

BrandNewBicep · 03/08/2022 14:05

I managed to get a bikini and swimsuit from Bravissimo at the weekend and I am a similar size. They didn't have a huge amount, but I am happy with what I've got. Lands End are selling some black bikini bottoms with a ruffle which are on sale.

On the back of this I looked at Lands End and filled my basket with swimwear. Then read that you have to pay for returns so that was the end of that shopping for me!

GreenOcean · 03/08/2022 21:21

Amazon

switchoff1 · 05/08/2022 17:36

I’m having same problem. It’s stupid august is too late to buy a bikini there is literally dribs and drabs. Can find a bottom I like in my size no top to match or just very small or very large sizing nothing in a 12-18

WeAreTheHeroes · 05/08/2022 19:58

Try Sainsbury's - they've plenty of summer holiday stuff in near us.

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