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Swimsuit with bra that isn’t £££££

29 replies

Mushroo · 23/06/2023 10:28

Has anyone found a swimsuit / tankini with a proper bra that doesn’t require a second mortgage?

The ones on bravissimo are £65 plus (most are about £80) and I just can’t justify it.

I need a size 32GG and would ideally just like a swimming costume that is under £50!

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LadyDanburysHat · 23/06/2023 10:33

Brastop or Simply Be have some reduced. But honestly this is the worst time of year for it. End of summer you can get great deals.

I've been looking too.

cherryassam · 23/06/2023 10:45

I’ve bought a couple in the sale at brastop.com and they’ve been fine.

I generally go for bikini / Tankini and then buy separate bottoms from somewhere cheaper but I don’t care about being completely matching so I understand that might not suit everyone!

Mushroo · 23/06/2023 10:47

Thanks both! I’m also happy to get cheap bottoms so that’s a good tip.

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ninjafoodienovice · 23/06/2023 10:50

There are a few bravissimo ones on Vinted that might suit you but check each for the actual size rather than filter

Mushroo · 23/06/2023 10:52

vinted! Didn’t even think of that, thank you!

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ShirleyPhallus · 23/06/2023 10:54

ASOS has some too

Floofydawg · 23/06/2023 11:10

Currently wearing a cheap as chips one from George at Asda. Proper bra sizes.

weepat · 24/06/2023 17:46

Try Curtis's. Under 50.for supportive well.covering tankini
.I am a 34j

Orangello · 24/06/2023 17:46

Ebay has a lot of past season Bravissimo brands - Freya, Fantasie, Panache etc.

weepat · 24/06/2023 17:47

Curvissa. AUTOCORRECT!!!!!

Mama2910 · 24/06/2023 17:54

I’m a 30GG and went down a cup size and up a back size to get one for £12 in Matalan! 32G but fits quite well 🎉🎉🎉

FannythePinkFlamingo · 24/06/2023 18:16

Brastop or some of the eBay lingerie shops. I bought an Elomi one on eBay for £44 recently. It usually retails at £80. I'm a 36H so can never buy high street swimwear.

Frankenpug23 · 24/06/2023 18:34

There’s a bravissimo page on facebook where people sell new or 2nd hand clothes/ swimwear etc - try there I have just bought a new swimsuit (with tags) for £30 😀

Susurrar · 24/06/2023 19:24

Lands End. I have a couple of plain tankinis that are surprisingly good fit (I’m 36HH). I always wait for the 40% off all the full price stuff.
TBH I’ve been struggling with bravissimo recently. Ordered a 38H bikini top (their own brand) and couldn’t even fasten it. Let’s not even mention the overflow at the front 😂

Tuesdayvibes · 24/06/2023 19:44

I have this one and it's incredibly flattering!

https://www.marksandspencer.com/magic-padded-wrap-plunge-swimsuit/p/clp60429307?intid=mobileappppdpshare

littlefireseverywhere · 24/06/2023 20:57

Curvy Kate I got 2 from there

CocoPlum · 24/06/2023 21:11

Debenhams - if you can manage not to be driven to the brink of madness by the slowness of their website!

Last year I ordered a bikini on there - I ordered 6 tops (same design in 2 different band sizes/3 cup sizes) and 2 x bottoms in each of 2 different sizes. I then sent back 5 tops and the bottoms I didn't need.

Their Gorgeous range is especially good for small back/bigger cup ladies. And they're on topcashback.

FannyFifer · 24/06/2023 21:12

I sometimes just wear a bra under my swim gear.

MCOut · 24/06/2023 21:18

I second Curvy Kate. I bought two lovely swimsuits from their last year and they fit so well and are supportive.

Twilightstarbright · 24/06/2023 21:22

Look on Vinted. I’m a 32F and find loads on there for low prices.

CinnamonJellyBeans · 24/06/2023 22:53

I agree with simply be. They usually have a huge selection and if you have an account, you can try multiple sizes and only pay for what you keep.

TheChosenTwo · 24/06/2023 22:56

I’d like to find one too, I don’t have big boobs but they’re saggy as fuck so just feel they need a bit more support.
Sadly lots of places mentioned only cater for bigger boobs (obviously fantastic for those with bigger boobs! Just rubbish for me with my lacklustre ones 😂).

BettyT87 · 25/06/2023 15:27

I’m a 34GG and bought all mine from Matalan. They are sized for GG and underwired and only £12.50 for a top!

Lollzi86 · 25/06/2023 23:04

Curvy Kate. I’m a 36hh and had lots of nice ones from there. Check out the reviews before buying as you may need to size up or
down on some of them

CocoPlum · 26/06/2023 10:52

Those Matalan ones look great - gutted they only go down to a 32 back. When will mainstream retailers start realising more of us are small back/bigger cups??

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