Swimwear for the bigger lady?

BubbleWrap85

Hi guys,
Have a holiday planned for July to Italy with my bf of 9 months and am anxious as I'm a size 16/18 and cringe when I think of myself in swimwear! Last time I was in a swimming suit or anything so skimpy in public was when I was 12 and am now 23! I only have about 8 weeks or so to lose weight and to be honest, there aren't going to be any miraculous transformations [now matter how much wishful thinking I do!] so will just have to be "happy" with what I have.

Just wondering, what's suitable? I can't imagine getting into a pool surrounded by slim tanned ladies. I want him to find me attractive. Yes he's seen me naked but I'm still self conscious. Was looking at Victoria's Secret website and saw a few pieces [such as ones with a kinda skirt thingy at the bottom] that I thought might be a good idea. http://www2.victoriassecret.com/collection/index.cfm?&rfnbr=158&cgname=OSSWMOPSZZZ&cgnbr=OSSWMOPSZZZ&page=1
Please help. Don't want to be a completely ugly frump on hols

jojo2

first of all try not to be self-conscious...especially on hols!
think the best place for swimwear for "normal-sized" women is m&s, they have great support in their tops and you could wear a sarong if you felt uncomfortable.
don't know if they have much of a selection this time of year though, give it a look though!
enjoy the hols!

jojo2

sorry just looked at your link, love the magicsuit one...pricey though!

BubbleWrap85

Very pricey yeah! That's the one I was looking at too! I guess I need something that'll tuck me in. Am going to be very uncomfortable. Shameful as I'll never see myself in a bikini [damage is done - stretch marks ]

Léan

Asos have some lovely swimwear at the moment. They have a few of the 1950's style swimsuits too which are really flattering on.

Asos 50's Style Swimsuit

That one in particular seems to be structured and would nip you in at the waist too, also has the sorta skirty detail for extra coverage.

Rozabeez

Dunnes are currently doing nice black ones that hold you in.

BubbleWrap85

Léan wrote: »

Asos have some lovely swimwear at the moment. They have a few of the 1950's style swimsuits too which are really flattering on.

Asos 50's Style Swimsuit

That one in particular seems to be structured and would nip you in at the waist too, also has the sorta skirty detail for extra coverage.

That's very pretty, but very expensive. Don't think I could justify spending that much for a swimsuit for a week!

Léan

BubbleWrap85 wrote: »

That's very pretty, but very expensive. Don't think I could justify spending that much for a swimsuit for a week!

I know It's just so.... pretty . There are a few other ones for less that are nice too though

There's some nice stuff on figleaves.com too, worth checking out.

Ms. Ka

Hey I have been in this situation too...oyu think it looks lovely until you see what everyone else is wearing. I have a freya one and its lovely, it was expensive but they seemed to have come down in price.

check out http://www.intimate-linger.ie/
they have some really nice ones and I think something similar to the victoria secret one that you were looking at.

dudara

Have a look at Bravissimo - I buy underwear from them and find them quite good.

eth0_

Some of the swimsuits here might suit you: http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/swimwear.html

BubbleWrap85

Found this one, I like the look of the first and third ones

BubbleWrap85

Forgot to post the link
http://www.freemans.com/Swimsuits/ProductList.stm?N=426+604+681+699+706+4294960302&Nao=0&Nu=P%5FMasterItem&View=36

BubbleWrap85

Thanks so much etho for that actually. Just had a look. They're very sexy Doesn't say what S/M/L/XL is though.... may just chance ordering one and see They're lovely

MooseJam

Do Penneys do swinwear, I'd go for the cheapest thing possible, one piece if you are very self conscious though no ones going to be looking at you, some of the prices above are mad - 180 sterling for a swimsuit - daylight robbery, I'd be looking for a suit at that price

jos28

I was in M&S yesterday and they had some really nice ones for around €45 and lots of nice accessories. If I were you I would go in and try on lots of them and get an idea what suits you before you order online.

Lobelia Overhill

Rozabeez wrote: »

Dunnes are currently doing nice black ones that hold you in.

ditto that! I bought one myself the other day ...