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Bikini for a young teen

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holidayfever2024 · 11/03/2025 20:36

My DD will be 14 this summer and has been convinced of the benefits of wearing a two piece on holiday.
She doesn't want itsy bitsy or too sporty.
She quite likes a crop top and boy shorts styles.
Can anyone suggest where to look please.?

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hereismydog · 12/03/2025 00:50

Sorry, rubbish long link! It’s Asda Smile

Britneyfan · 12/03/2025 00:54

I would look at surfer brands like O’Neill, Roxy, Quiksilver, Billabong

holidayfever2024 · 12/03/2025 16:09

Thanks @hereismydog that's definitely along the right lines I wonder if she might think black is too grown up.
@Britneyfan this is a good idea found a Roxy one I think she might like.

Appreciate the ideas I looked at quite a few of her normal shops ( H&M etc ) and found nothing suitable!

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Idontjetwashthefucker · 12/03/2025 16:18

You say she's been convinced...by who? Does she actually want to wear a bikini?

holidayfever2024 · 12/03/2025 19:29

Thanks for checking she isnt being coerced into swimwear choices @Idontjetwashthefucker she decided half way through our last holiday that she wished she had taken me up on my offer to get her a two piece so am going to get her one ahead of this summers trip.

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Gymbunny2025 · 12/03/2025 19:58

www.next.co.uk/style/su197646/n45868

Dd has this set (but tends to wear the shorts over a swimming costume). But the Nike shorts seem really popular with teen girls for swimming.

MiddleAgedDread · 12/03/2025 20:02

I got some bikini separates from cupshee last year on advice from here. I’m more of a leg suit one piece kinda person usually but two pieces are useful for round the pool and under a rash vest. There’s a lot of different styles online but I got a couple of pairs of bottoms and a top that’s more sports bra cropped top style.

holidayfever2024 · 12/03/2025 22:18

Gymbunny2025 · 12/03/2025 19:58

www.next.co.uk/style/su197646/n45868

Dd has this set (but tends to wear the shorts over a swimming costume). But the Nike shorts seem really popular with teen girls for swimming.

Thanks @Gymbunny2025 I had seen that and think maybe that is worth a go.
I am concluding it's hard as really she needs to choose these things herself but it was going to be a gift.

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holidayfever2024 · 12/03/2025 22:19

Thanks @MiddleAgedDread I am going to have another look there too. Quite tempted
By some of those for myself !

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