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Cheaper alternative to these two swimsuits?

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PainfreePain · 04/10/2026 08:13

Omg, I am going out of my mind trying to find a cheaper alternative to either of these 😞
Can someone help please?

She likes the spaghetti strap, leg styles and back. Tried the usual high st places online eg Zara.

UK size 4 ideally. Open to colour.

https://www.popflexactive.com/products/riptide-romper-with-pockets-black-dilly

and

https://www.popflexactive.com/products/sunshine-swim-dress-dark-sea?_pos=1&_sid=8f45fd86f&_ss=r

Thankyou 🙏

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PainfreePain · 04/10/2026 10:22

Sunbringer · 04/10/2026 10:14

Romwe has this lace back one for £8.99. I don’t know about the brands ethics or the swimsuits appropriateness but she might like it: https://m.romwe.com/uk/Summer-Beach-Lace-Up-Back-One-Piece-Swimsuit-p-2874694.html?ref=m&rep=dir&ret=muk

Thankyou: I suspect this is too risqué and she boycotts Shein and is involved in an eco club so suspect this is out but I appreciate your help.

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Sunbringer · 04/10/2026 10:23

PainfreePain · 04/10/2026 10:20

Ah bugger! Out of stock 😭😭
Had good coverage and was an ok price. Darn! Thankyou - one to watch!

Amazon sometimes stocks Cupshe. Like this one: https://amzn.eu/d/0ioz2p61

PainfreePain · 04/10/2026 10:23

Doggymummar · 04/10/2026 10:20

Do t forget the size conversion, a UK 4 is an American zero

Yep, thankyou, i was looking at the size guides and took measurements x

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Sunbringer · 04/10/2026 10:24

PainfreePain · 04/10/2026 10:22

Thankyou: I suspect this is too risqué and she boycotts Shein and is involved in an eco club so suspect this is out but I appreciate your help.

Good, no I’m glad to hear she doesn’t do fast fashion. I hesitated sending it tbh.

SuziQuinto · 04/10/2026 10:27

What? She's 11 years old?
Get to a sportswear shop and get a proper one with appropriate coverage. Your classic swimming costume.

SuziQuinto · 04/10/2026 10:34

Look at Speedo, great for swimming, good coverage. You can get cross back ones, but not as sexual as these images.

VividDeer · 04/10/2026 10:38

11! No way. I'd let my 13 yo wear it, but probably as I know she's way too self conscious to consider it

Alwayswonderedwhy · 04/10/2026 10:45

I don't think you'll find anything to fit an 11 year old in that sort of style.

LemonTT · 04/10/2026 12:47

That’s not something an 11 year old should wear and I wouldn’t be humouring a child with the idea that this is something they should aspire to wear. You should be trying to remove her from whatever is influencing this aspiration.

OP you need to remind your daughter she is a child. She is too young to wear adult clothes.

Crankyoldwoman · 04/10/2026 15:06

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMFSWIM-Swimming-Costume-Bathing-Swimsuit/dp/B0HHR96HSL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3V4EJEYHOEZTL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jqeusl3knvLab_geA2r3RDdVzBiKi8PXAm0Vx9wqRuLvyje_Wtx4UDzGNaP4Z3IBRqDQpbmv08EygXZdAMXaGCZqNZWwgTcyc4JyhfHvWR4D1YL1Z6lMIn79pLpK6-7pQ8W98mw6gfPpkFaf7G6ADGxwgq4LOvpf5-gKdUkOW5eYnG88XgOMJEf1ixbovS1y3EkNV2ixJ06Nrm2DOr3o85c0itGS6NC12WYTpt66HJXuwzZ3cgnLZ8X7iQrWrjj_K1YRrxD7Ya06942JdrgqXuUGYWOHgdOfSyI3btKPX4Q.DO0XmAA2PRSkn2jeH5crjF9mtx1D-HMOXonVdHW4IzQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=swimming%2Bcostume%2Bwith%2Bcorset%2Bstyle%2Blaceup%2Bback&qid=1791122429&sprefix=swimming%2Bcostume%2Bwith%2Bcorsetry%2Bstyle%2Blaceup%2Bback%2Caps%2C2405&sr=8-2-spons&aref=O19slBX8AW&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1&psc=1#:~:text=Brand%3A%20SMFSWIM,Product%20details

Would she like these?

Amazon

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMFSWIM-Swimming-Costume-Bathing-Swimsuit/dp/B0HHR96HSL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?aref=O19slBX8AW&crid=3V4EJEYHOEZTL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jqeusl3knvLab_geA2r3RDdVzBiKi8PXAm0Vx9wqRuLvyje_Wtx4UDzGNaP4Z3IBRqDQpbmv08EygXZdAMXaGCZqNZWwgTcyc4JyhfHvWR4D1YL1Z6lMIn79pLpK6-7pQ8W98mw6gfPpkFaf7G6ADGxwgq4LOvpf5-gKdUkOW5eYnG88XgOMJEf1ixbovS1y3EkNV2ixJ06Nrm2DOr3o85c0itGS6NC12WYTpt66HJXuwzZ3cgnLZ8X7iQrWrjj_K1YRrxD7Ya06942JdrgqXuUGYWOHgdOfSyI3btKPX4Q.DO0XmAA2PRSkn2jeH5crjF9mtx1D-HMOXonVdHW4IzQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=swimming%2Bcostume%2Bwith%2Bcorset%2Bstyle%2Blaceup%2Bback&psc=1&qid=1791122429&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&sprefix=swimming%2Bcostume%2Bwith%2Bcorsetry%2Bstyle%2Blaceup%2Bback%2Caps%2C2405&sr=8-2-spons&th=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-style-and-beauty-5585327-cheaper-alternative-to-these-two-swimsuits#:~:text=Brand%3A%20SMFSWIM,Product%20details

HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 05/10/2026 08:41

Hah ma that M&S one is so frumpy. There’s a difference between sexy and what the girl wants to that horrible garment. Tho agree it’s prob more appropriate but no way the girl will
like it.

MeowDoku · 05/10/2026 08:57

These have a strappy back but seem designed for girls rather than women

Girl's Strapped In One Piece Bed Of Roses https://share.google/5Sq2RCggd8D23oqFN

Cheaper alternative to these two swimsuits?
MeowDoku · 05/10/2026 09:00

They have other prints too, the name of the style seems to be strapped in

Cheaper alternative to these two swimsuits?
Cheaper alternative to these two swimsuits?
MeowDoku · 05/10/2026 09:08

And another strappy style called tie me tight in a number of prints

I don't know the brand but like that they use athletic rather than large chested models for swimwear

Cheaper alternative to these two swimsuits?
SuziQuinto · 05/10/2026 09:12

HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 05/10/2026 08:41

Hah ma that M&S one is so frumpy. There’s a difference between sexy and what the girl wants to that horrible garment. Tho agree it’s prob more appropriate but no way the girl will
like it.

What do you mean by "frumpy"? She's 11 years old
Who is the swimsuit supposed to appeal to?

SuziQuinto · 05/10/2026 09:13

LemonTT · 04/10/2026 12:47

That’s not something an 11 year old should wear and I wouldn’t be humouring a child with the idea that this is something they should aspire to wear. You should be trying to remove her from whatever is influencing this aspiration.

OP you need to remind your daughter she is a child. She is too young to wear adult clothes.

Excellent points.

MassivelyOverstimulated · 05/10/2026 10:16

I can see a few pieces of popflex swimwear on Vinted. No returns obviously but guessing if it’s £30 for delivery, direct returns will be expensive anyway.

RowsOfFlowers · 05/10/2026 14:05

LemonTT · 04/10/2026 12:47

That’s not something an 11 year old should wear and I wouldn’t be humouring a child with the idea that this is something they should aspire to wear. You should be trying to remove her from whatever is influencing this aspiration.

OP you need to remind your daughter she is a child. She is too young to wear adult clothes.

I thought the same thing, but didn’t want to say anything. The corsetry back is very adult.

fashionqueen0123 · 05/10/2026 14:39

Crikey I thought this was for a 20 something. Have a look at Next swimwear for kids.

Tryagain26 · 05/10/2026 14:45

Sorry but to me they don't look appropriate for an 11 year old. And does she actually intend to swim in them? They don't look suitable for the swimming pool.

mcmuffin22 · 05/10/2026 14:50

MeowDoku · 05/10/2026 09:00

They have other prints too, the name of the style seems to be strapped in

These ones are good and for proper swimming too so they will stay in place.

Op, I think it is time to say no, what you have chosen is too grown up. Also there is little chance of an adult size fitting her anyway. My tall 16 year old would need the smallest size in that or it would be very baggy.

GoodLordMother · 05/10/2026 16:07

'Cupshe' has lots and lots of variety, you may well find something similar there. and they are reasonably priced and not terrible quality at all, actually quite long lasting and nice thick material. They are not great for the bigger boobed, but they are fairly decent quality. Possibly not ethical though, if that matters to you.

ThisRoseTiger · 05/10/2026 17:37

My daughter is older, 15, but swims competitively so we’re always at the pool. All the girls like funkita, amanzi, arena and even speedo do some tie back ones now. Definitely more child appropriate

PainfreePain · 06/10/2026 10:43

I’m wondering if corsets are ‘in’ as she has mentioned a denim style corset top as well. She is very into fashion rather than function.

That Popflex swimsuit appealed to her because it had everything she
liked in one:

The spaghetti straps
The ruched bust
The tight skirt/boyleg
The crossover back

Will look at other brands suggested - thankyou!

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