...before I cancel my holiday! 😪
I have a horrible perimenopausal shape. Big backside, thick thighs, wobbly constantly-bloated tum, but no bloody waist or boobs.
I want something that pulls in my belly, covers my arse properly (instead of cutting into the flesh or riding up my crack!) AND gives my modest 34B bust a boost and the illusion of a waist.
All the padded/plunge swimsuits with tummy/shaping control I've tried so far have done nothing for my figure. I'm generally a size 10 below, size 8 on top. Size 8 swimsuits are WAY too small around the arse - total no-go. If I try a size 10 it fits ok on top and gives me a slight bit of cleavage, but still nowhere near big enough in the bum area. If I size up to a 12, it fits my arse better, but the bust isnt right - I look completely flat chested. All the bra padding is pretty light and only really intended to disguise nipples rather than support and enhance a small bust.
Every holiday I feel like this and end up jumping for a cover up the second I climb out of the water.
To add:
- Bikini not an option because I don't want my tum on show.
- Tankini not an option because I've tried them before and they don't pull in the tum and they actually make me look like I have even less of a waist.
This is a once in a lifetime holiday, and I want to feel confident and feminine in swimwear for a change. Is there anyone else here with a similar shape who's found the holy grail of swimming cozzies?! 🙏