One for the ladies

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Help just been invited by ds who lives in U S to join them at Palm Springs luxury resort in Dec nice you say but Ime in a blind panic as Ime a retired lady size 20 with a large heavy bust the thought of having to wear a swimsuit fills me with horror😩 I’ve trolled the internet but none do a long enough skirt and built in support up top those foam rabbit ear inserts wouldn’t hold up two fried eggs let alone my bazookas ! Any suggestions would be most welcome I checked out bravissimo but they don’t do my size

[Loobylou_82]

Marks and Spencers do all sizes with support. Don't know if they do one with a skirt though.

[petit-pois]

I know exactly how you feel, Ive struggled with finding swimwear for decades now. I’m a 34H size 14/16 and used to be a 38J and size 20. My best advice is to buy a bra sized black bikini top and then a swimsuit over the top, either with built in skirt or you can buy separately. I’ve had a couple of the blouson type swimsuits that I felt more comfortable in and I felt as they had black straps anyway you couldn’t distinguish the bikini top from them really a game changer!
My other suggestion would be a good fitting bra sized swimsuit with a lace type tunic over the top. This is what I favour now.
Have a search on ebay(new) and Amazon. Ive found quite a few of the good support brands on there like panache and Freya. I think Curvy Kate may also do swimwear?

[Libby29]

Can you not buy it over there ? I think they have a lot better range of swimwear in the US , than over here.

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Thanks petit pois

[archibald]

Originally Posted by Libby29

Can you not buy it over there ? I think they have a lot better range of swimwear in the US , than over here.

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I think she'd struggle to find something for boobs - they seem to have a disappointing approach to large supportive cup sizes in basic bras, let alone swimwear. It's one thing (or two things, snigger) that I've noticed when visiting the US - badly fitting bras in the larger lady.

Just wear an appropriately coloured bra under your swimsuit - you'll be far more comfortable and nobody really notices - we all wear them at aquafit - it's a game changer!

ETA - I've bought the cheap swimdresses on ebay/amazon which tend to have a decent length of skirt, better than the more expensive brands, some even have shorts under, and when worn with a bra are perfect.

[vampiress88]

I’ve got like a long halter neck top and shorts swim ones. Few years old from yoursclothing.

It’s what I wore to Disney and now for the gym to. Even if I take the halter neck top off it still stays up.

[MinniMouse]

I haven't bought swimwear from this co but I have bought several pairs of 3/4 and full length trousers (their basic range) and a sleeveless top whilst on holiday in Australia. They are an Australian brand (I think) and the material is designed for a warm climate. I've posted a link to their swimwear if this helps, you may see something suitable here takingshape/UK/holiday-shop/swimwear/. I've bought a couple of costumes from m and s this year. I miss BHS, they had a great swimwear collection

[jdouds]

Hi not sure how much u want to spend , bravissimo. There are several sites if you do a quick search

[lizzie145]

Im surprised bravissimo don't do your size, I had a K cup from them years ago