Swimsuit for DD(16) - losing the will!

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Finding it really hard to track down any suitable swimwear for my DD. She’s tall and gangly, athletic build (broad shoulders). Doesn’t like or want ‘sexy’ swimwear but wants something that isn’t (a) too sporty or (b) old lady. Finding it impossible to find anything suitable. She definitely doesn’t do the tiny triangle string bikinis that seem to be everywhere. Any suggestions of where we could look please? Preferably no more than £40.

I was coming here to say Boden. I’ve just bought a long body swimsuit half price this morning. Halter neck style is the best shape for broad shoulders, btw

If you want it under £40 you'll have to look in the sale section but all the swimmers wear funkita https://www.funkita.co.uk/collection/735-one-pieces
Even the bikinis as they are fantastic for broad shoulders and very chlorine resistant.

Thanks all, some great suggestions here. Boden is a good shout, and there are lots of possibles on the Next website. We looked in the local Next shop yesterday and it was rubbish, very few to choose from. Much more than I’d realised on the website. M&S has been rejected as too mumsy I’m afraid 😂

I really like Monki swimwear - nice cuts and colours but not too skimpy. Well priced.

I like that.

Boo boo

The Boden tall swimsuits are excellent.

Boden seems to have a good range I agree. I'm not surprised about your DDs opinions about some of the other options.

Try Cupshe

What about free people?
Sounds like more surf wear brands might appeal and they are chock full of those .

Billabong?

https://www.billabong.co.uk/sale-womens-swim/?pmin=8%2C99&pmax=39%2C99

Tesco
F&F have some fabulous swimwear

Freya, Seafolly, Batoko?

I got my dd some lovely ones from SHEIN. I know not the most ethical but I was also losing the will to live and she spotted them on a Google search!!

https://www.accessorize.com/uk/colour-block-belt-swimsuit-pink-35000250009.html

This swimsuit is gorgeous! I have it in a size 18 and feel
a million dollars in it (I can’t honestly remember the last time I felt good in anything I wear, never mind a swimsuit.

It’a only £12 now! I paid over £30 for it.

https://www.halocline.co.uk/collections/longer-length-swimwear

Halocline do a longer length range if she is tall/long in the body and many of the styles have cups or padding. They are top end of your budget but amazing quality! I love mine and it's lasted ages 🙂

Really recommend bakoto. Brand new they're £60 and worth it imo. You can pick them up on vinted for about £20.

I keep seeing Seafancy come up on online ads and think they have some nice looking but practical stuff (although I may have old lady taste!)

I’m not particularly tall (5’8) or gangly but have a long torso and rate Figleaves longer length swimsuits.

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/ya369

This is quite plain (I have it) and has proper cups. They also do some more ‘fun’ prints if she’s so inclined.

I’ve also had a couple from Long Tall Sally that I’ve really liked and gone back and back to.

https://www.longtallsally.com/lts-tall-red-gingham-belted-swimsuit-p

https://www.longtallsally.com/lts-tall-black-stripe-print-asymmetric-cut-out-swimsuit-p

https://www.longtallsally.com/lts-tall-black-twist-cut-out-swimsuit-p

https://www.longtallsally.com/lts-tall-red-textured-tankini-p

I was going to suggest this too.

Look at asda online they had a few that she might like

Is your DD modest, as I found a swim "dress" on eBay, more modest than a swimsuit as there is a bit of a skirt around the hips, and quite a high, straight neckline too.

https://www.longtallsally.com/swimwear/swimsuits/c

It’s quite hard to find swimwear at the moment that is not aimed at 30+ but still covers something. My 18 year old dd has been looking for a bikini - something less sport than the one she already has. Some of the ones she tried on were quite amusing - one false move and your nipples would be out and don’t get me started on the bottoms…. I mean, you would have to sit with your legs crossed or everything would be on show?!

Otherstories had some nice ones