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Just booked holiday for a weeks time - need swimwear urgently

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Crabacus · 24/06/2023 07:51

I've been looking for a new cossie for a few weeks but not found anything and now we've just booked a last minute holiday I need to get things quickly!
my issue is that I am tall with a long torso and have big boobs so it seems impossible to find something that works for both. Also a size 18 to add to the mix. Anyone seen anything that might work? Got to have proper straps not halter neck and not too high cut.

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TolkiensFallow · 24/06/2023 08:02

I have a long torso and find the next ones the best as they have adjustable straps like a bra.

mobear · 24/06/2023 08:09

Andie Swim Amalfi is great, they do a long torso version, but I think their shipping times will be too long for you. Worth looking into for next time though. Boden also make some nice swimsuits up to size 20.

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 24/06/2023 08:19

I know this sounds strange and maybe go in store as well as online but H&M do great swimwear and often has larger sizes in swimwear (of course my wifi is now playing up so can’t link!).

I’ve got a long body and large boobs and would just go for the largest size swimsuit in H&M, got a pretty and supportive frilled neckline pink and white costume from there.

I’ll ask my friend who’s a size 18-20 where she gets her swimwear from too. I think if they do them she likes Joules.

Agreed with @mobear I’ve seen nice larger size Boden swimwear.

Also try Tu at sainsburys if not in your size in store do click and collect in store.

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 24/06/2023 08:23

My friend quickly texted me back that Joules are good for swimwear and she said larger sizes of some Fighleaves swimsuits are good too - online at Next directory maybe in-store.

If you’re near a John Lewis or Next or M&S I’d do click and collect at Next or all of them for speed and so you have a chance of collecting. Could maybe do this for tomorrow or early next week?

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 24/06/2023 08:25

Final from me Long Tall Sally do your size and do 1-3 days express delivery and think about maybe a tankini.

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 24/06/2023 08:27

I keep seeing these on facebook, they have lots of full coverage with decent straps so worth a look

www.seafancy.co.uk/category/one-pieces

FourEyesGood · 24/06/2023 08:30

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 24/06/2023 08:27

I keep seeing these on facebook, they have lots of full coverage with decent straps so worth a look

www.seafancy.co.uk/category/one-pieces

They get terrible reviews - lots of customers who never received items or received items different from their orders. Not a good bet for OP who needs a costume ASAP.

MindPalace · 24/06/2023 09:29

I think seafancy are a dodgy copy of Sea Folly which is high end.

cocksstrideintheevening · 24/06/2023 10:10

Tankini? I'm an 18 and long of body and costumes are always too short.

Tu are surprisingly good.

Crabacus · 24/06/2023 11:24

I have a TU one but nowhere near long enough. I was looking at meet.curve but that sounds similar to seafancy in that reviews are terrible and lots of people either don't receive them or can't get a return/refund.
I've tried tankinis before too but because my weight is basically all in my belly, they always roll up and end up under my boobs.
I have a next account so will get on there and see what brands I can order next day delivery

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snoozingbaby1476 · 24/06/2023 13:10

I really like figleaves swimwear. I've just got this one from next for my hols. I have to have proper straps too I hate halter necks I find them very uncomfortable

Just booked holiday for a weeks time - need swimwear urgently
Crabacus · 25/06/2023 11:37

I found two! Ordered loads on next yesterday and they've just arrived and two are great - good coverage, comfy and nice and long. I ordered 18 tall and some were even a bit too long. Phew, now on to the rest of the to do list!

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UpToonGirl · 25/06/2023 11:51

@Crabacus can you link the two you liked? Same size, same long torso issue, I've bought some high-waisted bikini bottoms and will mix and match with bikini and tankini tops but I would like a costume as well.

AndSoFinally · 25/06/2023 12:02

F FLYRONG Swimming Costume Women Ruched Tummy Control Swimwear V Neck One Piece Cross Strap Swimsuit https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RY4S6D7?ref=cmmswrrapindpp_PJE741BKE167MD5XJTTK

I have this one and it's fab! I am also long of body, but just sized up. Adjustable straps means it fits really well, and has good ass coverage

Crabacus · 25/06/2023 13:48

https://fhwt.app.link/mseZOileQAb
https://fhwt.app.link/HBxVsXM1UAb
these are the two I'm keeping @UpToonGirl although there were lots of long ones if you filter for tall sizes. I like the higher cut on the top so I don't feel like my boobs are going to fall out!

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