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Buying cup sized swimwear

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Microbantime · 01/03/2025 07:09

Has anyone bought from the likes of bravissimo or figleaves etc, wired/cup sized swimwear? I need a couple of options for a week in Spain in June. Do you just buy your usual bra size or, for a swimsuit or tankini, do you need to size up etc? Trying to not have to buy a lot and return a lot. Prefer online to shopping in person, more sale items online.

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Wowzel · 01/03/2025 07:16

I had to size up as not slim enough!

I'm normally a 30h but bought a 32gg

Netaporter · 01/03/2025 07:20

I buy a band one size up to avoid ‘back fat’ as I wear my bra size band tight to avoid dents on my shoulders/back strain but I am large of nork. This usually works for me.

Have a lovely break!

INeedNewShoes · 01/03/2025 07:43

I've had Figleaves, Freya and Panache swimwear. I tend to size up one band size as I'm only a 30 band in bras but I'm a size 10/12 so the rest of the tankini or swimsuit would be too tight in a 30. I love my Figleaves swimsuit!

Microbantime · 01/03/2025 07:45

Thanks. This is helpful. I am a 12/14, 34G so will try 36G

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Netaporter · 01/03/2025 07:46

Microbantime · 01/03/2025 07:45

Thanks. This is helpful. I am a 12/14, 34G so will try 36G

Go up a band but down a cup size and that should work.

StarlightLady · 01/03/2025 07:56

I’m a 36F, I think there is no common standard here, each brand is different. Try on, try on and try on! Padding on the boobs has become quite common, it might add a little support but takes longer to dry. Soggy tits on the beach is not comfy!

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