Swimwear to hide in

[Helpineedtoswimandwanttohide]

Help, I am going on a family holiday over Easter and really struggling with swimwear. I’ve put on a lot of weight over the last 2-3 years and am now a good size 16 bordering 18, with G cup boobs. I just want some swimwear that will hold up to waterslides etc with DC and that my boobs won’t hang out in. Would also much rather have shorts than briefs as not feeling happy with bum/thigh area either. Basically I just want to be invisible and not draw any attention to myself! The trouble I’m having is that most of the plus size/shorts swimwear items don’t come in cup sizes, and I’ve always needed cup sizes even beside the weight gain. Can anyone help???

PrimaDonna swimwear?

https://www.glamuse.com/uk/en/primadonna-mangalore-underwire-shaping-one-piece-swimsuit-p-622354.html?color=622354&ref=42180enmai&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADCQS4lS6_TUA9EHFrzMabDfnio7U
The firm often do other styles with a matching sarong but I suppose you could make your own.

If you really want to hide completely search for modesty swimwear. It seems to be pretty common in U.K. (well in that I’ve noticed it on a beach holiday, Center Parcs, spa and gym) and imho can look pretty stylish. Plus it’s good to have the option!

In addition to the modesty swimwear, there's also the uv stuff.

But don't places like bravisimo do swimwear?

They do, but a lot of them are a bit too ‘sexy’ for me at the moment with a plunge neckline, and not many shorts. I think I might need to get a Tankini top and separate shorts.

Bravissimo swimwear is excellent quality

I’m a fan of Bravissimo but recently bought a Curvy Kate plain black swimsuit at John Lewis. I’m very pleased with it.

Is this any good?

https://www.brastop.com/collections/swimwear?refinementList%5Bnamedtags.SZ%5D%5B0%5D=34G?sortBy=brastoppukproductsspriceasc&twwsource=google&twadid=650533165833&twwcampaign=19686403585&gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD-yI1s326b2AvEzG61S7vNXqxZ4Z&gclid=Cj0KCQjwytS-BhCKARIsAMGJyzp85WvCZ62NHHrMyVHbIsZ8Ixi63iTzd7sdryvECVCXXPqG5IpS18aAkcQEALw_wcB

Thank you - is that a particular item you’ve linked to? It’s just taking me to the main website - some good tankini tops though so thanks!

I wear swim shorts and to get around what to wear on the top issue I wear an old but fitting bra with a swim rash vest over. It is just a fitted T shirt out of swim wear material with what looks like cycle shorts but they are for swimming.

I ordered loads of costumes but none fitted as big on top and very skinny at the bottom. Had issues with all the Tankinis I tried as well - I found the whole process a nightmare until I found this solution.

No particular item. Just thought some of them might be ok for you.

For waterparks to hide my loose skin at the top of my thighs, I wear men's swim shorts, cheap ones - Matalan or Primark. I usually get black, so any bikini top can be worn with them. I have some tankini tops from Brastop.com who have some cheaper options

https://www.speedo.com/women-s-endurance-legsuit-black/13513709.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=UK+-+Speedo+-+Search+-+Brand+-+Swimwear&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7dm-BhCoARIsALFk4v9T2LKeFrHLa5_CfNGNGXJoWCL2Lb4BYU0e6ck3j-5QV9bHzAsiA3waAq0EEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I got a great tankini top from M&S, it’s ruched across the stomach and holds up very firmly. It doesn’t have cup sizes, however, I’ve always been busty and this is very supportive. I got it in black so you could get separate shorts for it.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/tummy-control-square-neck-tankini-top/p/clp60582124?color=BLACK&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau_smec_counterfactual&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bT-QiidFFWMXU6x878Am3glB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7dm-BhCoARIsALFk4v8OYSMc1zs9c0wYeGU_BuNn8QEFeafguBQwez-ovxB3ZwFSw5Jm6kMaAh0pEALw_wcB

A friend of mine has some nice pieces from Bloomchic
https://bloomchic.co.uk/

Thanks, I’ve ordered a few tankini tops, some with matching shorts

Thanks to everyone who helped - I ended up keeping these shorts and wearing them over a black costume I already had!

www.yoursclothing.co.uk/yours-curve-black-drawstring-swim-shorts-p

Glad you found something. Hope you had a great time if you have been or if you still have to go.