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Swimwear help

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KarmaArmy · 03/03/2024 21:10

I've asked for help on this board before (under a different user name) and am hoping you wonderful people can help me again.

I'm going on holiday soon in about 8 weeks. I'm currently in the gym doing pilates etc but I'm refusing to crash diet in the lead up.

I'm a size 16. Big tummy, especially under my belly button. Smallish boobs (well, theyre a half decent size, but droopy after a few years of breastfeeding).
What swimwear would be most flattering on me? I definitely prefer something colourful, and I don't necessarily want to just be more covered up.
I'm a size 16 and I know I'll look it whatever I wear. I suppose I just want something more flattering for my tummy and boobs.
I'm on Google, but am struggling to find any models with a similar shape to me so I don't know what will look nice.

Thank you in advance.

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KarmaArmy · 04/03/2024 08:56

Hopeful bump 🙏

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Wholettherabbitsout · 04/03/2024 08:59

High waisted bikini bottoms and a bikini top with underwire in a shape that suits you in bras? And either buy from a place that sells tops and bottoms separately so you can mix and match sizes or buy a bra sized bikini and bottoms from wherever in a complimentary colour/pattern.

NancyPickford · 04/03/2024 09:04

I like the retro styled swimwear from Sea Fancy. Or Bravissimo for cup-sized bikinis or one-pieces. Perhaps a tankini would be your best bet?

wineymummy · 04/03/2024 09:31

I'm a similar size and saw this costume recommended before on Mumsnet. I've had 2 now and they're very supportive, have a good leg cut, the seam around the leg/bum is robust so it helps to hold your bum in/up. And it's good value. Both have gone a bit thin after a year or so but that's probably more to do with sitting in the toddler pool once a week.
Derssity Ruched Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit Swimwear Retro Vintage Bikini Bathing Suit Swimming Costume for Women [amazon]

mirror245 · 04/03/2024 09:46

Cupshe have great options.

KarmaArmy · 05/03/2024 06:49

Thank you all so much

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Rocknrollstar · 05/03/2024 07:44

I would suggest a Tankini with a loose top. Look at Yours.

Papillon23 · 05/03/2024 07:50

I got one recently from TK maxx - patterned (which I definitely think is effective camouflage), slightly ruched, good cup shape but no underwired and was £25.

It was the Joanne shape from these guys but heavily reduced in TK maxx:

https://niptuckswim.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=Joanna+swimsuit

Otherwise m and s always decent

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