Swimsuits recommendations for my 44 yo figure?

[Demelzashair]

I'm 44 peri, had c-section 3 years ago. I am tall, 5'9" and size 12, largish boobs but with a thicker middle, plus c-section tummy and with longer legs (think Penny Lancaster type figure but less toned than she is)!

I am off on holiday at long last in May and looking for a new swimsuit. Gone are the days of the small bikinis I used to wear but equally I am not ready for those tankini's which shorten your leg and highlight your middle. I am struggling to see ones which I won't feel frumpy in iyswim. I have a swimsuit but have been wearing it to Water Babies for the past 3 years and that is all it is fit for.

Can anyone recommend any specific swimsuits (or bikini's with more robustness lol?) I know about Boux Avenue and Bravissimo already...

I'm 46 and look like a sack of spuds in most swimsuits (fairly slim but small bust, relatively large stomach) but I got an M&S tummy control one last year that looks pretty good. Don't think they do the exact same one this year but they have a good selection so it's worth trying a few.

Right thanks, I'll have a look at M&S

Pour moi has some nice ones

Cup she have loads and are great quality.

There were some lovely ones last year in the supermarkets, Tesco and Sainsbury's, that had the tummy control in some lovely colours. Not seen them out this year yet but haven't really been looking. Maybe worth a try.

Seafolly is a good brand but higher budget
ive been very impressed by next swimsuits recently. Nice cut, good thick fabric.

I have a similar body to you OP and find the swimsuits from Boden work well for me , enough structure and support for breasts and tummy, and look really good. I went up a size (usually a 12, bought a 14) and it fits great - they are always discounts floating around.

https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-swimwear?code=H2Q3&tc_ch=ps&tc_ve=goog&tc_so=brand&tc_me=cr&tc_ca=no-offer&tc_au=aud-2053688187338%3Akwd-5972416051&tc_cr=na&tc_campid=UK+-+Brand+-+Category+-+WW+-+Apparel+-+Text+-+Existing&tc_adgroupid=Swimwear&tc_kwid=boden+swimsuits&tc_matchid=e&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcKxBhBMEiwAIVF8rNtel67CmiPleS4rkwkFctS7UQDdVUURFVtRFe05I1YIrnGTznobERoCiccQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have found these good