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Plus size swimsuits that don't look frumpy

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wondabar · 21/08/2022 11:33

I'm after a swimming costume in Size 20 that has a bit of glamour to it. Can anyone recommend an amazing swimsuit that makes you feel good wearing it. I have a budget of around £100.

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SommerTen · 21/08/2022 14:12

Have a look at Figleaves on the Simply Be site - they have some glam swimsuits in your size, some with bra size cups & for decent prices. Some are reduced so you could get 2 or 3 for £100!

TopGolfer · 21/08/2022 18:52

I recently bought two of these from
Next for I think £28 each and I feel
fab in them. They fit really well on my bottom, no riding up, nice for on the boobs and good for swimming in or walking around.

Plus size swimsuits that don't look frumpy
jalu47 · 21/08/2022 19:41

Batoko are an amazing brand - made from recycled rubbish and fab prints! Really good material that holds everything in 😊

wondabar · 21/08/2022 20:28

I'll take a look at Next, Figleaves and Simply Be. Bakoto ones look amazing. @jalu47 do you know how big the XL is?

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LaraLei · 21/08/2022 20:33

Boden swimsuits are really flattering

AnOldCynic · 21/08/2022 20:48

For Luna swimwear - vintage style.

AnOldCynic · 21/08/2022 20:48

They go up to UK 28.

ImHavingAnOldFriendForDinner · 21/08/2022 21:02

Not a swimsuit but I buy Lascana tankini's sometimes, they are fairly expensive but last for years. Bit like this:

Plus size swimsuits that don't look frumpy
jalu47 · 21/08/2022 21:06

@wondabar I've got a L and prob bought when I was a size 16. More a size 18 now but still fits well, just holds me in a bit more! No cups but material is great, really nice fit and not too high cut - that always winds me up.

CherryMaple · 21/08/2022 21:19

Lands End. Great quality. Well structured. Fab to wear. Different league from Boden in my experience…

TopGolfer · 21/08/2022 21:30

I don’t find Land’s End very glamorous.

CherryMaple · 22/08/2022 05:23

Much of what Lands End sell is very similar to the suit you posted. And a great, super-flattering fit is key to glamour. The best swimwear I have ever bought after years of buying other brands. There is no doubt I look glamorous in mine 😁

CherryMaple · 22/08/2022 05:25

That was to @TopGolfer

TopGolfer · 22/08/2022 07:53

CherryMaple, I’ll check them out again, thanks for the suggestion. The last time I looked I bought board shorts and rash vests so I probably on a mission to buy that sort of stuff rather than fabulous swimsuits.
I was so chuffed with my Next ones, I ordered three and the first one I tried on was the one up thread but in black. It fitted me perfectly and because it’s cut slightly lower in the bum I feel secure in it. It has a tiny gold label
on it so I wear it with gold flip flops and earrings. I liked it so much the next day I ordered it in bright blue which is a couloir that suits me.
Normally I order 10 and guess what, I send 10 back!

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