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thread: Swimsuits for a bigger lady

  1. #1

    Jul 2009
    Out North, Vic
    8,538

    Swimsuits for a bigger lady

    DP and I are going to Surfers in August and while i am HOPING to have lost a bit of weight by then i am by no means kidding myself that i will be stunning in some bathers.

    So i was wondering if anyone knows where i can get some nice bathers (obviously out of season) to suit a bigger lady.

    My issue i'm all thighs & butt and very little boobage so i'm quite out of proportion - at the moment i have a plain blue one piece i wear with DP's boardies over the top at the pool.

    I'm not looking at spending a small fortune just something nice at the decent end of the budget .


    EMMA09 - any ideas?

  2. #2

    Mar 2004
    Sparta
    12,662

    Have a look at the black milk swim suits.

  3. #3

    Jul 2009
    Out North, Vic
    8,538

    Ohhh they look pretty but i'm not sure about $100 on something i can't really try on first
    They only go to a Large and i'm not sure i'd fit

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Feb 2006
    Newcastle, NSW
    4,219

    I got one from the US that is called Always For Me Chic Solids Venus Halter Retro Swimdress Style. Google those words and you will find it. I absolutely love it. It is so comfortable and flattering.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Oct 2007
    Sydney
    503

    david jones and Myer have larger swimmers. I am a 22 and found some there. I get a separate top to bottoms (tankini i think its called) plus wear board shorts.

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Nov 2006
    brisbane
    3,975

    I agree with onyx black milk all the way :-)
    There are also sme gorgeous ones from fables by Barrie with are gorgeous but are quite exxy but I think you would look amazing in them!!!

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Aug 2006
    On the other side of this screen!!!
    11,129

    There's a place in Adelaide called Jem Designs who do plus size bathers in all sorts of configurations (including swim shorts and tankinis and things) and they have an online store too.

  8. #8
    Registered User

    Mar 2006
    7,046

    There's a place in the city. Brunswick or smith st. When I remember the name I will let you know but they do all sizes. If you want 1 piece, rebel do a speedo to size 22 or something like that.

  9. #9

    Mar 2004
    Sparta
    12,662

    Zodee has a 40% off swimwear sale at the moment.

  10. #10
    Registered User

    Feb 2008
    Down Under
    1,617

    Seafolly, yes they are expensive.. But worth every penny

  11. #11

    Jul 2009
    Out North, Vic
    8,538

    Oh some great ideas... thanks everyone.
    I really need somewhere i can try things on as i'm quite weird about how things sit and what does & doesn't show and i'd hate to bguy something and get it here and it not be what i need.

    Aww thanks Boomba, i will have a look.... i love your black milk stash, you look AMAZING in all their gear.

  12. #12
    Registered User

    Jan 2007
    7,197

    Swimsuits Galore have an online store and are on Brunswick St Fitzroy hun so you could look online first and then go in if you see something there - they are excy but over the years I have spent Target/Kmart dollars on bathers and this year I bought some Speedo ones on sale for around $80 and they are awesome - I feel so much better about myself in them and they are definitely going to last a lot longer so it is worth it to spend a tad more - i agree you need to try them on though. xoxox
    ETA: THey have pretty much the same brands as Zodee from memory.

  13. #13
    Registered User

    Jul 2006
    Melbourne
    4,895

    You could try ezibuy

  14. #14
    Registered User

    Feb 2008
    Down Under
    1,617

    I love seafolly because they have something for everyone, bathers that perk things up and hide the front they are the main 2 things I look for

  15. #15
    Registered User

    Jan 2010
    Shoe Heaven
    4,839

    Boyleg briefs & a tankini, these will allow you to buy different sizes.

  16. #16
    Registered User

    Apr 2008
    Melbourne
    6,745

    I second swimwear galore on Brunswick st fitzroy

  17. #17
    Registered User

    Apr 2009
    Epping, VIC
    2,546

    Swimwear galore or city chic.

    I got mine from city chic- black Lycra boy leg shorts and a purple ruche tankini- I feel good in them


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  18. #18

    Jul 2009
    Out North, Vic
    8,538

    Thanks everyone.
    Do boy leg make your legs look bigger, they will basically cut off at the biggest part of my leg, will that draw more attention?

    Emma maybe we can check city chic epping together?


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