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Another bikini thread - please help

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FKATondelayo · 25/07/2023 20:31

I've left it late I know and couldn't find anything in the shops today.

I'm 32FF/G - size 12ish.
No patterns but I like loud colours
No padding and no wiring. I don't have massive boobs but I do need reasonable support so no string / triangles.
Pants - on trend but not thongs (I have teenage children)

I like this from Cupshe - has anyone ordered from them / heard of them? I like this one too

Quite like this one too from Pour Moi - but not in my size.

I'd rather not order one in a generic size as the band will be too loose or the cups will be too tight.

I have lots of nice swimsuits already. Despite my advancing years I like my swimwear to be a bit glam and non-sensible so no boy shorts and tankinis please.

Thank you lovely S&Bers.

Free Spirit Lightly Padded UW Twist Front Top | Ultramarine | Pour Moi

Underwired bikini topLightly padded cupsTwist front detailAdjustable back straps&nbsp;Clasp at centre backContains recycled content <span class="TextRun SCXW1319478 BCX0

https://www.pourmoi.co.uk/products/free-spirit-lightly-padded-uw-twist-front-top/?styleid=93886

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ReeseWitherfork · 25/07/2023 20:32

I’ve ordered from cupshe. Good quality. Still didn’t cover my butt as much as I wanted!!

Faz469 · 25/07/2023 20:39

Try brastop.com they've always sold decent bikinis when I've bought them in the past. Also bravissimo do some really nice ones

FKATondelayo · 25/07/2023 21:34

I just had some bras from Bra Stop but struggled to find a bikini I liked. I'll take a look at Bravissimo.

I've tried Cupshe - let's see!

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dementedpixie · 25/07/2023 21:39

Try belle lingerie as they have loads of separates and lots of brands

hev126 · 25/07/2023 21:44

I always get confused when someone says they're certain size eg 32FF/G but don't have massive boobs?

Bonfire23 · 25/07/2023 22:18

hev126 · 25/07/2023 21:44

I always get confused when someone says they're certain size eg 32FF/G but don't have massive boobs?

It's not a particularly big size, maybe slightly bigger than average

Usernamen · 25/07/2023 22:33

Bonfire23 · 25/07/2023 22:18

It's not a particularly big size, maybe slightly bigger than average

Really?

That’s really interesting. I would have assumed D cup was average (given there are rap lyrics about big “double Ds”).

Bonfire23 · 25/07/2023 22:50

@Usernamen yeah most men think DD boobs are huge though
When in reality... see pic

Blinky21 · 25/07/2023 22:52

I've ordered from Cupshe, nice products but both times took over 3 weeks to arrive so wouldn't bother if you are short of time

ZolaBudd · 25/07/2023 22:54

Bum. I’ve just sold some on Vinted. Panache is my fave

FKATondelayo · 25/07/2023 23:37

hev126 · 25/07/2023 21:44

I always get confused when someone says they're certain size eg 32FF/G but don't have massive boobs?

There are 2 ways to measure bra size - the traditional way with bigger back size and smaller cup size. This is where you add 4 inches onto your back size and work from there. So M&S do it this way and would have me in a 36D.

The other way with the band size being the same as your back but the cup being bigger is how I get to 32G - which I prefer because I like tighter support around my back. Neither are right or wrong. It's personal preference.

Sorry if you knew that I'm being Captain Obvious.

So I'm biggish (similar but a bit bigger I reckon to the model in the first link in my OP - obviously I'm much better looking Grin) but not in need of architectural scaffolding. And I'm quite tall so they aren't that big relative to size.

Thanks for all the recommendations. I do hope the Cupshe arrives in time.

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Pinkvici22 · 25/07/2023 23:40

Have you looked at Moda Minx? A bit bling -I’m a 34D 10-12 and ordered the bright coral - surprisingly flattering.

I have honestly ordered about 50 bikinis and kept 4 - one Moda Minx, one River Island, one PLT (not much support but can manage!) and one Dancing Leopard.

FKATondelayo · 26/07/2023 13:06

I like the Moda Minx ones but why must they all have beading? It's very annoying.

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