Swimwear

Bravissimo, Brastop & Pour Moi are my favourite sites and even though I don't have a 'bikini' body I still wear one.

I only go to Aquafit classes weekly - what's a holiday? - and find that the Tesco ones are fine - maybe not flattering, but weighing only 7st 12, slightly top heavy (top 14, bottom half 8-12, depending on make!) and not particularly curvy, they are cheap and cheerful

Cotton traders have some flattering ones

Asda for me as well

I get my tankinis from Curvy Kate. They are really lovely- if you wait until the end of the year you can pick them up for a very reduced price- but you do have to take the chance they will have your size. They have a good built in bra which s very comfortable. I have several of them &they wear well too.

Something with a proper cup size and the top of the thighs that don't gather would be wonderful

i've bought some really nice swimsuits from asda in the past.
as soon as i get back to swimming [pending knee replacement op sometime] i'll be looking at asda again.

Another fan here of Zoggs. And they have regular sales, worth watching out for. I'm a keen swimmer. I found a style I liked and bought 4 in different colour combinations. Sorted!

I bought two lovely tankinis from M&Co. last year. They were very colourful and fitted perfectly. Might be worth looking at their web site.

Another vote for Bon Marche here. I prefer Sundresses, as I walk along beaches for hours on end, and the selection at Bon Marche is excellent. Cotton Traders are also pretty good.

My only challenge is getting something long enough in the body... nothing worse than a short cossie !

I always use Bonne marche as I want broad straps and a bit of bust padding

I buy from Bravissimo because they are as well fitted as a bra and flattering on the other bits! A good investment.
Good luck.

Figleaves.com have some lovely ones.

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm not curvy in the sense of big busted (other bits are curvier! ) and I'm not a 'real' swimmer. Just want something that's comfortable and flattering and not navy/black/blue/pink!

hildajenniJ I hadn't considered swimdresses but there are some nice ones on the site you suggest, thank you

I just bought two swimsuits from M n S. They are similar to the general range but have extra control for larger sizes. I am delighted with them and they looked good in the sun (sorry) and were very comfortable.

I go to our local sports shop. Not a big chain store just a smallish (but very well stocked) family run business in our high street.

They have an excellent range of real swimsuits for real swimming. Because there are three generations operating it I make for the older woman who understands I want something flattering but functional. I can try them on before I buy and usually end up with a couple.

It will be a shame if shops like this are driven out by the bigger stores as they offer advice and personal service. We’ve just lost our lingerie shop which is a blow as that too offered excellent fitting and a great range of bras ?

Look for Zoggs swimwear ( Australian brand) on eBay or Figleaves. Tankinis and lots of one piece swimsuits.

I have a good swimsuit from Boden. Comfortable and flattering.

I find Bon Marche good for swimwear. The styles are similar to M&S but cheaper and styled for the mature figure.

I noticed Tesco had some attractive swim wear when I was there last week. Swim dresses, tankinis, all in one etc.

I bought two swimsuits from M&S last year. Tummy control sounded a great idea, but they were the very devil to pull on, though if I'd bought a bigger size they would have flapped all round me. From now on, I will forget about tummy control.

I bought a swimsuit from M&S, having failed to find anything suitable anywhere else. It fits well and looks good, but when I went swimming in it this week I noticed that it chafes a bit under the arms - could have done with being cut a bit lower there.

I'm trying to find a swimdress or a tankini with a longer line top. There are some lovely ones Here For larger sizes, Curvissa do some good swimwear too. I will probably order online, as I've looked in the shops and was uninspired.

I got mine from Next, ordered 2 for sizing, delivered one day and came and collected the ones I didn’t want the next day. Sorted.