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Maternity swimming cossie / tankini / bikini for French holiday

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Boobz · 23/03/2010 11:32

I am going to France in May for a pool holiday at 37 weeks pregnant. Yup - beached whale alert.

I need something to wear by the pool which I won't hate. I am a size 10 normally, and have a pretty rotund bump already but it's all out front - haven't really put weight on elsewhere (maybe a bit in the thighs).

Links please to what you would wear in such a situation. Don't want to spend more than £60.

Any ideas?

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BooKangerooWonders · 23/03/2010 11:37

I remember being pg on a Dorset beach at 37 weeks with dc3. Felt like a beached whale, as I was in an old tankini while next to me was someone who sounds like you look. Boy was I jealous! She had a normal string bikini and had just tied it to fit around the bump. She looked fab. I didn't

Bonsoir · 23/03/2010 11:38

If you look as good as you sound, just wear a normal bikini.

Boobz · 23/03/2010 11:44

Christ, I didn't mean to come off sounding like a super model - am not! Am very stumpy (only 5'3) so I look a bit silly pregnant. And I will be as white as a sheet so not sure if I would perhaps prefer something to cover the bump, to curb the snow-blindness before my tan builds up?

If you don't tell anyone, I can put a pic of me up here and you can tell me if I can just get away with normal bikini (will have to get a lot bigger cup size than I normally do!) or if I should get a tankini which is what I was thinking of...

Bump photo at 28 weeks

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nowadoubledee · 23/03/2010 12:27

I have this one

www.cravematernity.co.uk/products/Spot-Swimsuit.html

Boobz · 23/03/2010 13:12

Nowadouble - that would be great but have just got one exactly the same for DD (who has just turned one) - I fear the other pool-goers will think me a little twee if I dress us up in the same garb!

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nowadoubledee · 23/03/2010 13:46

I agree, I have to say the photo on the link is not the most flattering either

nowadoubledee · 23/03/2010 13:50

How about this?

www.picchumaternity.com/uk/acatalog/maternity-tankini.html

I was in love with is last year when preggers but didn't want to pay £45 for another swimsuit...but it's not reduced to £38. It looks lovely

Boobz · 23/03/2010 16:25

Oooo I like this! Sold. Thanks!

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