Does this swimsuit even exist?! Please help a frazzled swimmer out…..

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I’ve lost a LOT of weight this year - about 5 and a half stone - and gone from a 22 to a 14. Clothes I’ve more or less got the hang of, but I CANNOT find a swimsuit, so I thought I’d throw myself at the mercy of MN.

Some key factors -

• I have a profoundly disabled child. I need to be able to lift him and handle him, so nothing too low, and nothing I might fall out of!
• I’m a 34G, so it must have some kind of boob support
• I have quite a bit of excess skin in the belly apron area, so I need something where the legs aren’t cut too high, and this seems to be where I fall over - all the supermarket ones and M&S ones seem to come too high up and risk the skin rolls poking out…
• CANNOT have complicated straps or tight tummy control that requires too long to get on - disabled child so needs to be something I can whip on and off.
• Ideally not more than about £30 as I’m still losing weight so it’s a temporary fix.
• I’d prefer plain/block colour to patterned as I’m still feeling quite self-conscious
• No lumpy details or frills or a neck so high I can’t chuck a dress on over it and it not look weird

I know that the lands end tugless suit is basically the holy grail here, but it’s just too expensive right now, and also perpetually sold out in anything but mumsy florals…..

I am similar to you, size 24 down to 14 in the last 16mths. I wear this one from Bon Marche, it’s really flattering because of the strips going diagonally across and has decent support. I’m a 36HH. So large bust like you too and find it has perfect support. Really easy to get on and off too.
https://www.bonmarche.co.uk/swimsuits/spot-panel-print-swimsuit-9008425.html?dwvar_9008425_color=53&_gl=11nb4xja_upMQ.._gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwuO_QBhAWEiwAIkVhUwbvQeq9UT-TcPR0slZKkAK2_Nzt8GQAP30gBBUuJ--8NE6H4qzn_xoCiOAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADwoV6ZYBBD39u5L9mfcPHY6yjpBm

Pour Moi is good, but a bit more expensive.

I have heard that Bon Marche has good cheaper ones.

Good luck.

I wear a bikini and then wear a pair of my husband's swimming trunks over the bikini bottoms!

How tall are you OP? I love swimwear from shhhh Shein. I know it’s hated on Mumsnet. I never buy clothes from there but their swimwear is great. I’m 5 foot 8 and find it’s designed for someone slightly shorter though…

I wear swim shorts now and a bikini top. I’m a C cup though so not much to worry about up top. The god thing is though if you get swim shorts you can get any too you like that matches. I just find shorts loads more flattering and easier to wear.

I wear this, although my boobs are smaller , I think its fairly generous . Loads of colours and less than £20

Aidotop Womens One Piece Swimsuit... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09TVJM75T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Try decathlon, im an H cup and got one in there

I have a speedo one from sports direct that had short legs. It’s quite similar to this one

https://amzn.eu/d/0fFRZBHE

I’m a 14/16 with 34E boobs.

I wear swim shorts and top with 3/4 length sleeves and I wear my own own comfy bra underneath. Ive lost 5 and a half stone and I like my loose skin covered.

This is absolutely incredible! Supportive, flattering etc. Bit pricey but the best I’ve ever bought. Starts at a size 14 x

Fantasie have some great swimsuits with underwire so good for women with bigger bust. Price point might be tricky but keep an eye of their outlet. Also to hide tummy you are better off with a print, flat colours will show fat.

I am a big girl (18) swim at least 3 times a week and this is my favourite costume. It has built in bust support.

https://amzn.eu/d/0dTXHXh3

I came on to post a link to what I think must be the older version of this costume. Really comfortable and flattering, I love how it comes up at the back. Thanks for the link @goodnessidontknow I might order another 😀

I bought something similar to this last summer (different colourway) Has tight shorts under the looser shorts to cover the top of thighs, also fits nicely over rounder belly (both are problematic areas for me)

Only slightly over your budget.

https://bloomchic.co.uk/products/patchwork-contrast-crossover-one-piece-swimsuit?utm_source=AppShare&utm_medium=Android&utm_content=patchwork-contrast-crossover-one-piece-swimsuit&bc_id=52527201

If you prefer a swimsuit this is pretty much the same, without the shorts.

https://bloomchic.co.uk/products/contrast-twist-front-skinny-one-piece-swimsuit?variant_color=Magenta&from_module=JUU5JUExJUJFJUU1JUFFJUEyJUU2JThFJUE4JUU4JThEJTkwJUU4JUI0JUFEJUU0JUI5JUIw&referrer_spm=web.pdp.product_match.2&b_fp=MTllODA0ZjVkMzNiNmUtMDU0NmJlMGQxMDM5NGY4LTM5MzE0ZDVkLTM4MDY4OC0xOWU4MDRmNWQzNDExMWI%3D&fbclid=IwVERDUASJovVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR75bOX10RTtvc31n_melG5g56LRPOvQXvsbX7w5tGuNI_dRNC3rOHinKKR9eg_aem_rfpm0HIMXRSubnNR_Oeg3Q

These decathalon one swimsuits might fit the bill, they look like a tankini but they are a one price with the vest but floating on top. I have one (34e) and it’s supportive enough and within your budget

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/women-s-1-piece-swimsuit-tankini-shorty-heva-leo-black/344008/c1m8774081

I’m in the exact same boat on the weightloss. Lost 5 and a half stone, am now a size 12-14 with 34F bust. I have loose skin etc on my stomach. Found these sets on Amazon and the size L fits really nicely. It’s an over the head fit, so no clasps or ties to worry about.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0GYP87SPQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?psc=1&th=1

Also have the attached which is very flattering on and has a little tummy control (although not hard to get on!)

Doesn’t meet your no high neck requirement though.

Bought this in Medium.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0GRGVNP75?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Please try Bon Marche. They are dress sizes rather than cup sizes but I have found them very supportive with an F/G cup (they have a built in shelf rather than underwire and adjustable straps. Also the leg cut sits quite low! As someone who has also lost a lot of weight and has an apron belly they cover this area totally!

I love them and recommend them to as many people as I can! A friend bought one as she was struggling to find something that stopped her flashing when she took her kids swimming and she raves about it

The best part? They are £20-30

https://www.bonmarche.co.uk/womens/clothing/swim-and-beachwear/swimsuits/?fs_alp_id=swimsuits__ruched-front-swimsuit-900282607020.html&gclsrc=aw.ds&utm_source=google&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20225499998&gbraid=0AAAAADwoV6alQHMwI2RNPYwzj7FJj8ldf&gclid=CjwKCAjwuO_QBhAWEiwAIkVhUzrCyRP1yXJGVop2Ww6V8AoE_CuhA0XUwcwP6DgByfK8LkFjYa0GPRoCfIgQAvD_BwELinn

This one has been a godsend to me and I often get asked where I got it. I am large of nork and it is supportive enough.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/womens-swimming-1-piece-shorty-swimsuit-dova-navy-blue/353109/c364m8891598

I wear a nice supportive bikini top, swim shorts, and a vest over the top. You get proper swim vests/3 piece sets, but a cheap polyester (shein) standard tank is quick dry and just the same.

I like this, as can mix and match, and I think of the bikini top as a swimming bra.

I ordered this last night and it has just arrived. Thank you @vixen996 - it is lovely - I find the straight across neckline so much more flattering than the bra cup style.

I know some people don't like Shein, but I've got these swim costumes and they're fantastic. I do aquafit 6 times a week and I also work in a pool with disabled children so do a LOT of hoisting and heavy lifting. I'm a 14 and ordered size 16s. I've also lost a lot of weight , from a 20 to a 14 and these hold in all the wobbly bits, the neckline supports my 34G bust too and they don't pop out whilst doing vigorous jumping about

Don't know if it's been mentioned, sorry if it has but landsend tugless has a sale on and there's one down to £30 from £50. Link here:

Lands End Swimsuit

Have you thought of trying a Tankini with bottoms up to your waste, you can then buy them in other sizes if your top is bigger than the bottom. And easier to go to the loo. Peacocks do a nice choice.

I struggle with the crotch and legs fitting correctly on swimsuits as need a larger size for boobs but my bottom half is a size smaller so they get a bit baggy, so I wear a Zoggs swimsuit and wear a pair of swim shorts over it to hide/cover the gusset area Shorts https://www.next.co.uk/style/st646475/t52178