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Plus size swimwear

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PointBreak83 · 08/01/2024 17:46

Can anyone recommend any plus size swimwear that’s not going to fall apart when my 3 year old dive bombs me, but also isn’t shapewear?
bonus: swimsuits have to be long bodied! Am 5”9 with little legs and everything seems to cut my vulva in half.

its like where’s no in between either skimpy bikinis for 19 year olds or suck it in swimsuits.

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jollyjeffrey · 08/01/2024 17:54

I have similar challenges. Bought some from Long Tall Sally and they wrere long enough in the body but wayyyy too high leg.

I ended up buying one from Simply Be in a size or two bigger than I need. The but was better but the extra sizing gave me the le goth I needed

APurpleSquirrel · 08/01/2024 18:04

I got mine from Simply Be, but it's the Magisculpt Lose up to an Inch crossover type. Though I do find it a bit too low in the front, but went for the longer length which was useful. Tbh my favourite is an old Simply Be one with a high neck & open back.

PointBreak83 · 08/01/2024 18:21

Thanks! Long Tall Sally still isn’t quite long enough but I do wonder if I should have also sized up in it….

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APurpleSquirrel · 08/01/2024 18:42

What about a tankini? You counld then maybe find a longer length top?

theduchessofspork · 08/01/2024 20:37

Decathlon
sea fancy
lands end
cotton traders
bra stop
joanie do vintagey ones

I think Simply Be, JD Williams and yours do some longer length ones - they all seem to stock the same styles.

But agree with PP a Tankini (lots at the ones above) might be most comfortable and flexible for dive bombing - you can pair it with boy shorts or looser swim shorts rather than bikini bottoms if you want - decathlon have them or Amazon

JaceLancs · 08/01/2024 21:05

I find Sainsbury’s Tu good for plus size swim wear and Asda George have some gems
Used to rely on m n s but it was all control type which was impossible to get on and off if on holiday somewhere warm
Ive also had a few lovely ones from tkmaxx but luck of the draw as it’s mostly smaller sizes

Notgivingup54 · 09/01/2024 09:55

Meet Curve has pretty good reviews. I've just taken a chance and ordered one, they have a really good selection.

ChocoChocoLatte · 09/01/2024 10:16

I have similar issues but it also needs to not be low cut due to mascetomy. Am away to Google some of these suggestions, good luck OP!

Cherry321 · 28/03/2024 22:01

Adidas have some fab plus size swimsuits. I go up a size but they are supportive and look great on.

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