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Swimwear m&s alternative

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TartanMammy · 26/09/2025 17:36

M&S no longer do their 'magic shaping' swimwear range, it has been my go-to for years! What's the best alternative?

I need to replace my staple plain black cossie, it had great tummy control and kind of ruffles on the stomach with slightly padded cups (photo is of the only one on vinted). The closest one on m&s now has a square neckline which is not good for me.

I was a size 20 but now a 16, looking around the £35 mark.

Swimwear m&s alternative
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Sparklesandspandexgallore · 26/09/2025 21:39

I bought a similar one last year from Bonmarche. It was navy.

TartanMammy · 26/09/2025 22:28

I don't have a bonmarche here. What's the quality like? I swim 3-4 times a week so it needs to be up to the task.

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BankfieldForever · 27/09/2025 02:51

I’ve been wearing Lands’ End shaping swimsuits for decades. They’re good quality, give good coverage and some have lovely draped panels.

If you buy during sales (there’s one on now!) they’re about £35, normally £50-ish.

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