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Swimsuits for tall slim girls with big boobs?

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Thematic · 12/07/2024 14:27

I'm tall and quite long bodied, a size ten but with bigish boobs. I've got loads of bikinis but I'm looking for a non-frumpy one piece swimming costume I can wear as a top with shorts on days we might be walking around some of the time on holiday. I'm really struggling to find anything that is long enough in the body and will still keep my boobs covered up - seems like my long body pulls and stretches everything so much that I'm basically hanging out at the top and the bottom is practically up my bum. Not a good look!

I don't need tummy control and really hate ruching around the middle. Ideally I'd like something a bit cool and sexy - strapless or one shoulder or reasonably plunge in a plain fabric but definitely nothing utility style - this isn't for swimming lengths! Budget is fairly flexible. Any suggestions?

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OuterSpaceCadet · 12/07/2024 14:42

I'm not as slim as you but I'm tall, long bodied and have big boobs. Next do a tall swimwear range, loads of styles although you may have to sift through to avoid the ruching! It's the only thing I buy at Next but I find them good quality and the 3 I've bought over the years have had plenty of boob space.

www.next.co.uk/shop/gender-women-productaffiliation-swimwear/sizetype-tall?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwqMO0BhA8EiwAFTLgIMsVC3wFHSL-B9aPnM8SIZHDZrDV-sT8iYJzwdVL48zAt_MFPtx7xBoCcBYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&p=1#0

Also, and again I don't use this store for anything else, I really rate Long Tall Sally's swimming costumes. One of their models has big boobs so I know I can safely try the costumes she's modelling. https://www.longtallsally.com/swimwear/swimsuits/c?page=1

ClawedButler · 12/07/2024 14:49

Second Long Tall Sally for swimming costumes.

Bravissimo do bra-sized tankini tops and matching bottoms, so you're secure and covered but without the fanjo wedgie you get from a too-short one-piece!

Thematic · 12/07/2024 15:00

ClawedButler · 12/07/2024 14:49

Second Long Tall Sally for swimming costumes.

Bravissimo do bra-sized tankini tops and matching bottoms, so you're secure and covered but without the fanjo wedgie you get from a too-short one-piece!

I'm afraid I can't bear a tankini. I'd just never looks as cool as a bikini or a one piece.

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user1471548941 · 12/07/2024 15:05

Bravissimo- Cancun, Pollenca or Miami- I have the Cancun in bright pink and going to buy in black for my holiday this year too- I think it’s the holy grail of swimsuits, so so flattering!

Thematic · 12/07/2024 15:12

user1471548941 · 12/07/2024 15:05

Bravissimo- Cancun, Pollenca or Miami- I have the Cancun in bright pink and going to buy in black for my holiday this year too- I think it’s the holy grail of swimsuits, so so flattering!

I'm not sure my boobs are quite big enough to need something so specialist - I'm only a 32D and don't need wires or to be covered up to my chin (I just wear a normal string bikini but buy a size or two bigger normally). I just need a bit more fabric in the cup and a bit more length so I'm not quite spilling out the sides either. Was hoping for something a little sexier to be honest - plunge at the front and back ideally or strapless. I had something more like this https://www2.hm.com/engb/productpage.1226085001.html or this https://www2.hm.com/engb/productpage.1210972003.html or this https://www2.hm.com/engb/productpage.1216977002.html in mind. But thank you.

Padded-cup High-leg bandeau swimsuit - Sleeveless - Dark khaki green - Ladies | H&M GB

Fully lined bandeau swimsuit with cut-out sections and decorative metal buckles at the front. Cups with removable inserts that shape the bust and provide good support and a concealed silicone trim at the top to keep it in place. High-cut legs and mediu...

https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1210972003.html

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OuterSpaceCadet · 12/07/2024 15:13

user1471548941 · 12/07/2024 15:05

Bravissimo- Cancun, Pollenca or Miami- I have the Cancun in bright pink and going to buy in black for my holiday this year too- I think it’s the holy grail of swimsuits, so so flattering!

It's stunning I agree. I adore the colour and scoop neck and back. But I ordered this and it just looked awful on my long body. I messaged Bravissimo and they confirmed they design their costumes around an average 5 foot 6 height woman. I really wish they'd do a tall range.

Foxblue · 12/07/2024 15:15

I have a bigger cup size than you and I've found the Next tall range to be pretty decent, but I've not looked at their offering this year.

waitingforit · 12/07/2024 15:28

M&S do long length swimwear. I got what I think is a nice one this year.

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