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Swimsuit for chubby apple shape

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PrincessOfPreschool · 05/07/2026 22:04

Dreading summer hols. Had lots on and no time to focus on losing weight or exercising. I'm a 14-16 apple shape. I look really awful in those supposedly 'shaping' swimsuits with the ruching. Does anyone have a flattering swimsuit recommendation?

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twilighteaser · Yesterday 21:58

You will stand out in Italy in a one piece, get a bikini. Every Italian woman wears a bikini from child to women in their 90s, literally all sizes. No one looks and no one cares. I am a nearly 60 year old woman who is a size 18 and I wear a bikini. I tried one piece one and all my Italian female friends were horrified! I was on the beach today and not a single woman was in a one piece apart from an American tourist!

irisetta · Today 07:47

Agree with PP - EVERY woman and girl in Italy wears a bikini. You will stand out in a one piece or tankini! Of course if you don't give a hoot then go for it, but you might actually feel much more comfortable in a bikini...!

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