Swimwear

Lands End every time. They are flattering and the legs are in a range of cuts. You can even get control suits, tankini etc. etc. They are quite expensive, but last for years.

have just bought a 'shorts' swimming costume from sports direct .looks good

Zoggs website. Really nice swimsuits and all the ones I've had from them have been chlorine resistant so ideal if you swim or do aqua aerobics. They definitely go up to size 20. Simply Swim's website is good too.

I bought my first ever bikini from Amoena two years ago. I couldn't wear one before.

Sorry Sainsbury’s!!

I too like tankinis & noticed some nice ones in Dainsburys this week nit waiting for their 25% off sale though which comes around regularily & I will then order online then I can try at home & buy or return .

Just discovered Swimwear 365. Got 2 lovely suits that fit. Good quality and not dear.

thanks for the tip about M&Co gillyknits I've ordered a nice one from there to be delivered to my local store!

Bon Prix online. Good range of styles, sizes, and prices.

I used to get mine from BHS....they would have a great range of tankinis along with bottoms with skirt shapes attached.
I shall check out all of the recommendations to find my next need. Thank you for raising this issue.

www.swimwear365.co.uk have a good selection of tankinis.

Bought my last swimwear from Sainsbury’s. Didn’t go there for that, but saw it, tried it and love it.

Nanny41, yes a tankini is basically a top and shorts. The main benefits are that you can mix and match sizes and also colours. They are also much easier than a swimsuit for going to the loo.

Tankinis are two piece swimsuits but with a lot more coverage than a bikini and much more convenient than a one piece when answering the call of nature Nanny 41. I have just bought a new one from Sainsbury's who had a good selection with 25% off. Another advantage is you can get different sized tops and bottoms.

I don’t do holidays or sunbathing...but I do swim 1 mile, four times a week. I buy Zoggs ( bit snug) or Speedo’s.I find they all start to ‘go thin’ after 2/3 months if I get any other make. It must be polyester/Cotten mix for serious swimming!

Bravissimo or on line who sell Fantasie swimwear. Sized same as bras.

I am showing my ignorance as I dont very often buy swimwear but need to this year, is a Tankini basicallly a top and shorts?, are they better than a swimsuit?

I can warmly recommend Lands End's Tugless Tank, have bought the regulation black version twice and there really is no need to tug it down - with wearer-friendly soft cups too - www.landsend.co.uk/Womens_Tugless_Swimsuit_with_soft_cup_bra/pp/P_14246.html

After spending a fortune over the years (curvy with big boobs) I now have two swimsuits, one from Bon Marche and the other from Matalan. They were less than half the price of others I've tried and fit very well. Though I think they might be a size larger than I would normally take. Even so, well worth it.

Tankinis. From wherever I can find them on the internet - often Amazon. Prefer separate top and bottom as my top size is bigger than bottom. I have a couple of Tankini/Bikini pants in black so can join these with any tankini top with a bit of black in it.

I don't buy those that are hard to do up at the back any more!

I bought a swimdress from Sainsbury's with 25% off. It fits me better than all the other makes (and I have tried many) and also hides the top of my thighs.

I buy from Kaleidoscope online. Very nice tankinis and reasonable too.

Try separates from Asda, cheap & cheerful but plenty of choices.

I dislike the fact that almost all swimsuits nowadays have padded boob cups. They never fit well. Some are removable, but not all.

I recently bought a maternity cozzie from Asad. Fitted a treat and hid a load of lumps and bumps.