Busty girls - favorite swimsuit?

BarbieAS

I've just joined a fitness center with a pool, and I was thinking I might start swimming laps occasionally. (Plus, I'm going to a water park with my kids in about 6 weeks, and I have a goal of getting my kids to the outdoor pool more often this summer.) I haven't bought a swimsuit in years - the few times I've been in the water recently I've worn the maternity suit I got when I was pregnant with my son almost 6 years ago - and I think it's time for a new one, and I don't even know where to start looking for a quality suit. Here's what I'm looking for:

- I'm pretty pear shaped but still with a large bust, so I need something that has some support and/or is cut to accommodate a larger chest, particularly something that won't get all weighed down and scandalous in the front.
- Something that will work for lap swimming but is still cute enough for just hanging out. Probably a one piece but I'm open to tankinis if they'll stay put.
- Something that will work with board shorts (I'm not quite to the age where I want to be wearing the old lady swim dress but I definitely need more butt coverage than any normal suit would give, so I'm completely resigned to wearing a pair of shorts over the suit and I'm fine with it.) Bonus points if it's a brand that sells coordinating board shorts so it's a little more matchy.
- Extra bonus points if it's a "slimming" suit, or at least cut to be flattering to my size 14/16 body.

Ideally I don't want to spend a car payment on a swimsuit, but I understand that when you need more than the 3 scraps of material they tie together and call a "swimsuit" at Target you've got to pony up some cash. If it's a great suit that meets what I'm looking for I'm open to spending up to maybe $100 or thereabouts. Any suggestions?

Superstar_81

A halterneck, underwired, tummy control one piece is my friend at the pool....plus they look cute ☺...bonus!!

bkthandler

As a former swimmer (who is looking for a health club with a good pool) there are Speedo's and there are swim accessories The basic Speedo lap suit isn't going to win any beauty contests but they do have a built in bra, stay put during a flip turn and hold up well (always shower first and get the suit wet and rinse well after.

Navy or Black will work with a variety of board shorts or rash guards.

I have heard good things about Land's End.

NoelFigart1

Are you swimming or are you modeling?

Swimming? Get a Speedo and be done with it.

Modeling? Junonia has some stuff.

debubbie

I have bought some Delta Burke swim suits from JC Penney's that allow you to mix and match and they support me really well, especially in the ocean with crazy waves.

Pickles175

The online bra store Figleaves.com sells swimsuits for a variety of sizes including those for very busty women. These will have cups built into the swimsuit which are essential if you have large boobs. Good luck in your search!!

BarbieAS

NoelFigart1 wrote: »

Are you swimming or are you modeling?

Swimming? Get a Speedo and be done with it.

Modeling? Junonia has some stuff.

Um....ok....modeling? Really? I was looking for something that would look decent enough to wear out socially and yet hold up to lap swimming, because I don't have the money or need for 2 suits if one can do the job. Doesn't sound like such an unreasonable request to me, but thanks for that.

Anyway, thanks for the helpful responses!! I think I found a couple options at Land's End (which I also liked because I can buy online and return in-person at Sears if they aren't right). I had a good laugh because very close to EVERY review on one of the suits was attributed to someone 55+, but, hey, I'll take what I can get . Thanks again!

cheshirecatastrophe

You might also be interested in the Aquatic Fitness section at SwimOutlet. It looks like they have some not-entirely-frumpy options with support.

MKEgal

Elomi makes swimsuits for larger women, and the tops are fitted just like bras, underwire and all.
I love their bras. Don't have the opportunity to swim, so haven't gotten a suit.