ladies swimsuits...where do you shop?

bre1833
bre1833 Posts: 34 Member
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Hi All,

I'm looking for suggestions on where to shop for a bikini. I'm in a 12/14 and I think I need a under wire top (38C). Being a C cup should I try a halter? Do you find that if it has side ties on the bottom that it fits a bit better? Please tell me you experiences. I'm open to all suggestions. Just want to find something that fits correctly. and looks good. :wink:

Thanks!!

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  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I swore by Victoria's Secret Body by Victoria swimwear because my girls need underwire. I have several suits from there, but they don't make any of the suits I have anymore :(

    Lands End has some nice suits with underwire tops but they can be boring (not sure what your taste is). I have a basic black tankini with skirted bottom that is really cute.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    and, yes, HALTER all the way! All my suits are halter tops in some variation. I feel they look the best on me.
  • JulieBGoood
    JulieBGoood Posts: 120 Member
    I generally buy swimsuits at JcPenney's
  • LittleMissNerdy
    LittleMissNerdy Posts: 792 Member
    I've bought suits from Target, JC and Victorias Secret.

    I suggest trying on all different styles, that way you'll find what you really like and feel comfortable in!
  • Amandatorie
    Amandatorie Posts: 93 Member
    I like Victoria's Secret tops, because of the bra sizing and they're just flattering and, um, uplifting ;-) in general. I usually go for halters, but also have a bandeau style with the halter strap, and one that's basically cut just like a bra. I find the VS bottoms to be generally too skimpy, though. I've recently fallen in LOVE with Athleta bottoms. They're little shorts, instead of a regular bikini bottom.

    I'd go spend a whole afternoon trying on swimsuits of all shapes and sizes to see what you like best, before buying anything, though!
  • LittleMissNerdy
    LittleMissNerdy Posts: 792 Member
    I like Victoria's Secret tops, because of the bra sizing and they're just flattering and, um, uplifting ;-) in general. I usually go for halters, but also have a bandeau style with the halter strap, and one that's basically cut just like a bra. I find the VS bottoms to be generally too skimpy, though. I've recently fallen in LOVE with Athleta bottoms. They're little shorts, instead of a regular bikini bottom.

    I'd go spend a whole afternoon trying on swimsuits of all shapes and sizes to see what you like best, before buying anything, though!

    I agree that VS bottoms can be touch and go. Plus I feel like their sizing for bottoms is so off! I think besides from being small in style their small in cut/sizing as well.
  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    I love Venus!

    Great suits that last a good long time. They fit and are supportive as well...so many styles to choose from too.
  • ChaseAlder
    ChaseAlder Posts: 804 Member
    Nowhere, and you can't make me.
  • sally_jeffswife
    sally_jeffswife Posts: 766 Member
    I buy mine online from Venus Swimwear they have alot of really cute suits
  • dinkydudette
    dinkydudette Posts: 71
    I got mine from asos I think. It's a crossed back one because halternecks give me compression headaches. Oh the woes of large chested ladies.
  • EEpling89
    EEpling89 Posts: 152
    I like VS but I feel like you definitely don't get the quality that you're paying for. I bought a bikini from there that I wore last summer and paid $75 total for and the clasp on the top ended up breaking (luckily as I was putting it on, not while I was wearing it LOL) so now it's junk.

    I just bought an actual SEXY black lacy one-piece from Nordstrom and I LOVE it! It was more expensive but the style and fit were well worth it and the quality is way better than VS.

    I'm not at my goal yet but I'm just working on loving my body no matter what and feeling good at any size, so squeezing myself into a bikini and sucking it in all summer and on my upcoming vacation wasn't really going to work for me this time. I also bought a super cute beach dress from Target to go with it. :)
  • katbean12
    katbean12 Posts: 45 Member
    ASOS.com, look for the swim wear brand Freya- they have good looking fun prints but cater to larger chested and tops are built as supportive as bras. Asos also has a BIG clearance section so they are often quite cheap and free shipping : )
  • MorgueBabe
    MorgueBabe Posts: 1,188 Member
    swimoutlet.com
    pinupgirlclothing.com

    Edit to add - I really love b.swim brand.. Their "Hollywood Halter" is amazing.
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    Well I'm too big for Bikinis but got my current swimsuit at Old Navy and it is hands down the best swimsuit I've ever had! They have a pretty good selection online too. good luck!
  • TheSpicyMermaid
    TheSpicyMermaid Posts: 279 Member
    I love Venus!

    Great suits that last a good long time. They fit and are supportive as well...so many styles to choose from too.

    I love Venus too! Just got my destination wedding gear there!
  • TheSpicyMermaid
    TheSpicyMermaid Posts: 279 Member
    Nowhere, and you can't make me.

    LOL!
  • GlassSlipperGurl
    GlassSlipperGurl Posts: 117 Member
    I love Venus!

    Great suits that last a good long time. They fit and are supportive as well...so many styles to choose from too.
    Ditto on the Venus! So many flattering styles to choose from.
  • dawnna76
    dawnna76 Posts: 987 Member
    http://www.diviinemodestee.com/modest-swimwear
  • _CowgirlUp_
    _CowgirlUp_ Posts: 585 Member
    All my suits come from either Victoria's Secret or Venus. They fit awesome and last more than one season. I live in Florida so I wear them to death but I'm still wearing the ones I bought 3 years ago! They cost a little more but for good reason.

    I called the customer service number at Victoria's Secret and got recommendations from the gal I talked to...I'm a 36D and she recommended straps that go over the shoulder rather than tying behind the neck. Not sure if that helps you or not. I can't wear halter styles because being 48 and nursing a kid way back in the day, they need more support than I get with a halter.

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