Swimsuit sizing ... wtf? Also, help?

[NotQuiteCockney]

Ok, I want a swimsuit. Neither of my current swimsuits actually fit, and they're old, and I only kinda like them.

I have been looking 610 (26) here for example, and finding swimsuits I like, but what are the sizing numbers? What do they mean? Are they under-bust? Or what?

(And are Tyr swimsuits any good? I'm torn between them and Maru, nobody else seems to do a swimsuit I like - I'm after racer back, for actually swimming in, and looking like it's for swimming in. And I'm tempted by the whole 'chlorine-resistant' thing, although I do always wash my swimsuit after wearing it.)

lol at tugless, oh the glamour. i like the spotty one a lot. no i used to have norks but am now just a 36d after dd.

ooh I think 36D qualifies as norks my fellow squat person

really? they used to be so lovely... now they are oddly stretchy.

36D certainly counts as Norks in my book.

I bet they are still just as lovely.

really? with a capital Nuh? gosh.

ah. the shaped bras. no, i tried one and got a worrying smidge of cleavage wrinkle.

some people find that vaaaaaary attractive

There is a Speedo shop at Bluewater if you fancy the trek, try on 27 cossies, buy 6 (all in the sale - i was in there yesterday - £25 cossies for £7.99) and you're sorted for the next few years!!!

who? wayne rooney?

Oh, we almost never make it to Bluewater, I don't drive. Don't think we can use the car tomorrow, anyway.

Tempting otherwise, though, trying them on has got to be a lot better than just peering at them ...

you'd be surprised!

I'm sure quite a lot of people would fight you for your 36Ds Aitch, squidge or no squidge. We need a Harry Hill stylee fight.

gosh, this is aggressive flirting, foxy, even for MN.

I would probably order a few mail order in various sizes and try them on in the comfort of my own home. I am size 12/14 but always end up by a size 16 costume because they are too short in the body length and I'm only a short arse 5'4".

I think my torso length is standard - I've never struggled over fit because of it. (Ok, I haven't bought a cossie since I was two sizes bigger, but still.)

I suck at returning things, so the whole 'get 3 return 2' thing doesn't work for me ...

me too, nqc, i end off giving them to pals...

I just don't order clothing online, unless I'm very very sure.

I'm not that fussy about swimsuit fit, I just want one that looks fun, I'll probably just order one. I've bought ones at pools from behind the counter, when caught out - I'm pretty sure my current favourite was bought that way!

sorry NQC I haven't a clue, I hate swimming pools and since having children I look like a man in drag in a swimming costume

a pregnant man in drag? that is niche. you should speak to foxy. [wink}

Ah, fair enough.

I'm not a fan of swimming pools either, but the boys like them, and 'swimming costume' is one of the few items left on my 'replace all clothing items that don't fit' list ...

I biked to Hyde Park and back with the kids, and didn't really eat much today, must go stuff face unless I want to have to replace it all again, whoops.

lolol sorry Aitch .

Was trying to make you feel positive about your norks and ended up coming across all queer lol.

lol. i got a doris day moment out of it, i was thrilled.

Hmmm, meant to try on a swimsuit today at Covent Garden, but came home with a coat instead.

I'm not sure I've got the hang of goal-oriented shopping, tbh.

(I did really need a coat, and it's nice, and was cheap.)