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Swim suit that has good bum coverage!!

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Sundayagain27 · 08/05/2026 10:35

Please help me find a swimming costume!!
I have ordered and sent back so many on line that i'm at my wits end.
I am looking for a swimming costume to wear on beach holidays and for a spa day that is coming up.
My main issue is that none seem to cover enough bum !
I didn't think I was a particularly weird shape but seems in swimsuits I am.
I'm 56 and 5ft 8inches, small bust (34A) and usually a size 10 for tops and trousers but I have been ordering a size 12 as none seem to cover enough cheek! but problem then of course is bust is too big and sometimes too short in the body
I have tried various from M&S, Boden and Next !
Wise Mumsnetters please help me find a swim suit with decent bum coverage that doesn't have lots of ruched tummy control and that will fit my bust!
Liked this but too high cut for my sagging bum ! https://www.marksandspencer.com/sculpt-broderie-trim-plunge-swimsuit/p/clp60759777?color=BLACK#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r1c1%7Cprodflag_plp_ts_CBS_5

tried this https://www.marksandspencer.com/tummy-control-printed-bandeau-tankini-top/p/clp60784541?color=BLACKMIX#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r1c1%7Cprodflag_srp_ts_QP_70

tried this shape - again too highly cut for bum!

https://www.boden.com/products/women-porto-v-neck-swimsuit-chocberry-tropical-safari-s0140mlt

Any advice for a well covered bum swim suit welcome

Thanks

M&S

Sculpt Broderie Trim Plunge Swimsuit | M&S

For extra confidence at the pool or beach, choose this swimsuit crafted from stretchy sculpting fabric. It's cut in a regular fit, with removable padding in the non-wired cups for custom shaping. The plunging v-neckline is trimmed with scallop-edged br...

https://www.marksandspencer.com/sculpt-broderie-trim-plunge-swimsuit/p/clp60759777?color=BLACK#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r1c1%7Cprodflag_plp_ts_CBS_5

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MissMaryBennet · 13/05/2026 07:40

Which Pour Moi style would people recommend for a very small (flat) bust? All the photos are way bustier than I am. Moulded cup essential as I hate showing my nipples.

Sundayagain27 · 31/05/2026 01:43

update !
On holiday wearing the Landsend tugless cross back in a uk 10L size is fine, doesn’t feel that attractive, more practical !
wore my pour moi old bikini on the beach today and felt more comfortable in that it.!!!

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 31/05/2026 08:26

I can’t recommend Land’s End swimwear enough, or in fact the “Serious Sweats” hoodie that the middle is wearing in the link.

The “Tugless” range comes in several variations of bust size and regular/long/plus body shapes and a good range of dress sizes.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 31/05/2026 08:27

Oh! I’ve just seen that is what you got!
Enjoy your holiday x

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MidnightMeltdown · 27/07/2026 00:14

I have this problem. I feel like swimsuits are made for women with flat bottoms. I have a shapely bum and swimsuits show far too much cheek!

I tend to buy tankinis for this reason.

McSilkson · 27/07/2026 04:42

Speedo's legsuits are the bee's knees:

https://speedo.com/products/womens-endurance-legsuit-blue-813541002?_pos=2&_sid=62e14ca32&_ss=r

They come in a range of lovely bright colours and are high-quality.

I am 174 cm, long of torso and have 41" hips, and these are what I wear.

Women's Endurance+ Legsuit Blue

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