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Where can I find flattering skirted or shorts-style swimming costumes?

16 replies

Arielunderthesea · 20/09/2026 14:48

Hi, I am after a swimming costume that is kind of like a skirt/shorts. I am a size 12 and my legs are awful! I at least would like to try and hide some of the leg away from people's eyes! I've been looking and can't really find any flattering ones. Please help!

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TheJoyousHiker · 20/09/2026 15:01

Next online have several swim-skirt sets.

Arielunderthesea · 20/09/2026 15:04

TheJoyousHiker · 20/09/2026 15:01

Next online have several swim-skirt sets.

Ooh thank you. I'll have a look now :)

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Pieceofpurplesky · 20/09/2026 15:44

Google swim shorts - I have some from M and S, SHEIN and mountain warehouse. I buy plain black and mix and match tankini tops - so much easier for toilet breaks too!!

HardStopAt4 · 20/09/2026 15:58

I got a tankini with shorts from White Stuff.

Pattygonia · 20/09/2026 16:21

I’m always recommending lands end on swimsuit threads - but that’s because I’ve found them to be really such better quality than other brands I’ve bought. Their tugless range is particularly good I think. Some of the styles are not to my taste but they have so many options I always find one I like. Full price they are expensive but there is always a code (or will be one soon)

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 20/09/2026 16:39

How about this:

https://www.next.co.uk/style/ST984817/H55807

Arielunderthesea · 20/09/2026 18:11

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 20/09/2026 16:39

Ooh I really like this one and definitely what I'm looking for, thank you!

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Arielunderthesea · 20/09/2026 18:14

Pattygonia · 20/09/2026 16:21

I’m always recommending lands end on swimsuit threads - but that’s because I’ve found them to be really such better quality than other brands I’ve bought. Their tugless range is particularly good I think. Some of the styles are not to my taste but they have so many options I always find one I like. Full price they are expensive but there is always a code (or will be one soon)

I've just had a quick look and got a discount code so that's really good thank you!

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AelitaQueenofMars · 20/09/2026 20:29

I buy mine on Amazon, OP. The only time I buy clothing there! Always lots of different styles, but I check user reviews with photos.

BronzedSun · 20/09/2026 20:30

I’ve bought a few from Amazon. Think the brand they makes nice ones is Shekini.

Gettingbysomehow · 20/09/2026 20:45

I get all mine off amazon. Snag also does them in large and small sizes.

Arielunderthesea · 21/09/2026 06:27

Thank you all for your advice. I'm going to have a proper look later on today and get one ordered 😊

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Shinyhappyapple · 21/09/2026 16:29

I have two pairs of shorts style bottoms from Next (their own make), one black and one navy and now I just buy tankini tops and mix and match.

OldSchoolCasualty · 21/09/2026 19:40

I managed to get bikini shorts in Matalan over the summer, I was overjoyed!

Arielunderthesea · 21/09/2026 20:11

OldSchoolCasualty · 21/09/2026 19:40

I managed to get bikini shorts in Matalan over the summer, I was overjoyed!

I am actually going to matalan tomorrow for some bras so I'll have a look and see what they have thank you!

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