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Size 16 beach holiday shopping thread

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Workyticket · 02/07/2023 22:37

Beach shirt

This is all I've bought so far (in black and white. Annoyingly the turquoiseis sold out)

I need to rummage through last year's holiday clothes

What are you buying / packing?

White Button Up Longline Beach Shirt | Women | George at ASDA

• Collared neckline • Button through front fastening • 1 front slip pocket • 3/4 length sleeves • Longline • Split hem. Shop from our latest range in Women.

https://direct.asda.com/george/women/swimwear/white-button-up-longline-beach-shirt/G007434864,default,pd.html?redirectFromInt=1&cmpid=ppc-_-geor-_--_--_--_-dskwid-_dm&utm_campaign=pla:_Fashion_-_Womens_BAU_-_Performance_Max&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwISlBhD6ARIsAESAmp7Ef_zh42RYeaoIvqMTl55owvMMD0qTDe5bWayM_396p-bM964_6i8aAuexEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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BangingOn · 03/07/2023 09:16

I go on holiday next week and will be taking two high waisted, 1950s style bikinis (from For Luna, but Bettylicious do similar). I love these as they only show about an inch of stomach but feel less covered up than a one piece.

For cover ups I have a couple of old Seafolly kaftans and a One Hundred Stars throw over.

LivingDeadGirlUK · 03/07/2023 10:09

I've got 2 floppy sunhats in black and white. I need to get some kind of bikini/shorts combo and am eyeing up fatface as I always love their swimwear and accessories.

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Workyticket · 04/07/2023 08:32

@LivingDeadGirlUK I spent a fortune on a big floppy hat (that I then ruined in the pool 🙈 last year ) but I've picked up to 2 lovely ones for a fiver each in Primark this year which I'm chuffed with!

Just googled One Hundred Stars @BangingOn their stuff is gorgeous 😍

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Twinsplusonemum · 04/07/2023 16:18

Does anyone know if the One hundred stars kimono fit a size 16/8?

shiningstar2 · 04/07/2023 16:20

I've bought a tankini today from M and S. I nearly strangled myself getting into it until I realized that you pull it up like a swim suit ...not put it; n like a top 🤔

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Workyticket · 04/07/2023 17:52

I'm debating ordering a swimsuit (previously braved it and wore bikinis but I'm a BIG 16 now, pushing 18)

However- I have massive boobs and usually need underwires. I really, really don't want to spend £££ on a wired cossie when I spent loads on bra top bikinis last year 🤔🤔

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eveoha · 04/07/2023 18:04

Asda have a lovely floral green cossie and matching cover up 👍🏿 Their navy striped beach towels are fab - wash beautifully too. 👍🏿☘️

princessbear80 · 04/07/2023 19:04

Workyticket · 04/07/2023 17:52

I'm debating ordering a swimsuit (previously braved it and wore bikinis but I'm a BIG 16 now, pushing 18)

However- I have massive boobs and usually need underwires. I really, really don't want to spend £££ on a wired cossie when I spent loads on bra top bikinis last year 🤔🤔

I’m a similar size/shape and take a mixture of bikinis from Fantasie (bra size, underwires) plus a few swimsuits from Next. I get the tummy control ones in my usual dress size, and find they don’t constrict my tummy at all and are supportive enough for my GGs.

heartofglass23 · 12/07/2023 10:01

I think a proper underwired bravissimo type bikini is worth its weight in gold.

I don't take underwear on hot holidays, just use good bikinis.

NellNorth · 12/07/2023 10:12

Hi Op, those beach shirts are for sale on in every beach shop/ market stall near the beach. I'm just back from the Algarve, and they were there in every colour, in cotton (€15) and Linen(€25). As far as I could see, absolutely everyone wears bikinis, no matter what size, and they look great. They are so much more comfortable than swimsuits.

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