After years of poorly fitting bras I now always and comfortably wear a 32F from Freya. We are going to Portugal for a fortnight next weekend and DH has recently told me he will have to work all the time we are there (own business). I'm now anticipating lots of time in the pool at the villa with the 3 kids. This morning has been a traipse around town to get them snorkel sets - thought they would be easy to find but that sort of section has now given way to winter coats...
It's now struck me it would probably be nice to have a well fitting bikini/swimsuit rather than wearing the Boots size 12 cossie with underwiring and me overspilling the top that I have had at least since before DD, now aged 7, was born.
I've been scouring the internet and ebay for Freya with an additional proviso being that I want to spend the minimum of money. I've identified a couple of possibilities but none are the ideal so the bargainish combos (where I have to buy the top and bottoms from two different places) I've identified lead to a few questions:
One site said you need to go up a cup size for swimwear - is this seriously true because I don't think even freya do much in a 32G?
How generous are the bikini briefs? Am more than a touch pear shaped so think I would ideally need the medium/size 12. This is sold out in every style virtually everywhere. Is the 14 a big 14 (in which case it will fall down and I might get away with a small - I'm talking M&S knickers size 14 big here) or a reasonably snug 14 (think top shop) in which case I'll be fine.
I'm pretty saggy on top after 3 children. I would never wear a non underwired bra for instance. What are the "soft" bikini tops like? - how much support do they give? Bearing in mind I really need hauling up to look presentable should I give these a miss?
All comments gratefully received... Thanks