Bathing suits idk if I’m plus size

CheatinLil
CheatinLil Posts: 71 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Where do yall buy your bathing suits?
I’m size 14. I’m 167 lbs and 5’7”. I would like to lose weight but I’m not very consistent. Right now, I’m still “trying”. My inconsistently trying seems to have kept me from gaining weight over the last couple years but I keep gaining and losing the same 6 lbs. I don’t want to stress myself out.
I will need a bathing suit for the summer. Last year I bought one at Marshals that I like. It’s a one piece. My husband, got to love him, wants me to wear a bikini. I think he is adorable to think I could pull one off. I have seen some that I think would look good but when I try them on, they don’t.
I don’t need to buy a bikini but I would like to buy a new flattering swimsuit. I have spent as much as $80 for a good looking swimsuit. I figure if I think I look good, it’s worth it! Is there a brand you all prefer? Where do yall buy your bathing suits?
Thanks!
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  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,165 Member
    I always go for tankinis. I don't want my stomach to show, but I am not the same size on the top as I am on the bottom so I look for swimsuits that I can buy separately.
  • JaneSnowe
    JaneSnowe Posts: 1,283 Member
    Land's End! They have suits of all kinds in lots of sizes! Be sure to use their sizing chart and measure yourself to get a good fit.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    WiseBlueRaven wrote: »
    Land's End! They have suits of all kinds in lots of sizes! Be sure to use their sizing chart and measure yourself to get a good fit.

    Yep, they're awesome.
  • barbara3213
    barbara3213 Posts: 98 Member
    You can always get the bikini and wear it just for hubby if you're not comfortable with it in public.
  • khhregister
    khhregister Posts: 229 Member
    More and more places are selling parts of bikinis separately, which is great. Personally, I've never been able to keep them on! I'm pretty large and bouncy on top, and there's just no reining them in. Any tips? Do people use glue? (no joke - I understand that's what some people do for evening gowns)
  • stephinator92
    stephinator92 Posts: 162 Member
    Target! I always get my bathing suits there.
  • CheatinLil
    CheatinLil Posts: 71 Member
    Thanks for all the great suggestions :)
  • tiffkittyw
    tiffkittyw Posts: 366 Member
    Last July when I went to Cancun I was a size 14 and I bought a few swim dresses (covers the thighs) at Macy's. They were on sale so the price was like $50. I don't need them anymore now that I've lost weight so I would totally give them to you if I could. I only wore them once and then I started my weight loss journey last August. I'm totally wearing a bikini this year when we go to Cancun!
  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
    I bought mine from Torrid. They have a good selection of one piece, tankinis, and bikinis. They usually have good sales and coupons and I was able to get $40 off of the one I bought a few weeks ago.
  • Rogstar
    Rogstar Posts: 216 Member
    <sigh> Any chance that you're a UK14?

    OK, I only ask since I'm wearing (an admittedly tight) 14/16 US as a 5'7" 215lb lady. So I dread having to wear the same size 40lbs from now! :D

    I need a new swimsuit too as my old one has worn out and I'm dreading looking. All the blue bottom area has faded almost to the point of transparency! Found it at JCPenney, so maybe I'll look there again. I'll give myself another month or two maybe...but I need it before summer! I've always preferred the tankini too.
  • ivylaurenolsen
    ivylaurenolsen Posts: 56 Member
    I have a few bikinis for times when I am just with my husband and feeling confident but honestly I LOVE tankinis. There are so many cute ones around right now. I just got one from a little online boutique called Janela Bay (look them up) and another one from another online site called hush and salt. You don't sound plus-sized to me but different places have different sizes. Have fun with suit shopping!!
  • tomteboda
    tomteboda Posts: 2,171 Member
    I'm a speedo devotee, but then again I do lap swimming. Any good sports Store will have a great selection.
  • Wombat468
    Wombat468 Posts: 191 Member
    edited May 2016
    Rogstar wrote: »
    <sigh> Any chance that you're a UK14?

    OK, I only ask since I'm wearing (an admittedly tight) 14/16 US as a 5'7" 215lb lady. So I dread having to wear the same size 40lbs from now! :D

    I need a new swimsuit too as my old one has worn out and I'm dreading looking. All the blue bottom area has faded almost to the point of transparency! Found it at JCPenney, so maybe I'll look there again. I'll give myself another month or two maybe...but I need it before summer! I've always preferred the tankini too.

    If it's any consolation, I'm currently 172lb, 5'6.5" and a uk 14 on bottom half, 14-16 on top half. Don't fret! :)
  • kimdawnhayden
    kimdawnhayden Posts: 298 Member
    I've seen some awesome Nike bathing suits that look like workout gear.
  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    I just bought myself a new swimsuit from Walmart. Tanking. LG top and medium swim skirt bottom. I am 5'6" and currently at 154lbs. They have a great new line at Walmart that I really love and the prices (in canada) were 25$ each piece.
  • BettyEtte
    BettyEtte Posts: 39 Member
    Zero Xpozur is a brand I like. Kohls carries them. Sometimes I wear a Zero Xpozur top and match it with running short bottoms. Still looks cute and sporty, but not overly exposed.
  • eileensofianmushinfine
    eileensofianmushinfine Posts: 303 Member
    I buy mine at Lane Bryant. Usually buy tankinis.
  • vegasleo79
    vegasleo79 Posts: 63 Member
    Try ASOS, they're awesome. Free shipping both ways if you spend $40. Cute dresses too. Sizes up to 14. Plus I think they also have some plus. Check out their "outlet" section too for clearance.
  • jennifer3998
    jennifer3998 Posts: 144 Member
    I, too, was wondering about how you can be a 14 at that height and weight! (This is a compliment.). Before I lost 17 pounds, I was 167 at 5'8 and still wore an 8. Make sure you are wearing the right size!
  • laur357
    laur357 Posts: 896 Member
    I have a few mix/match tankini tops from Target that I usually pair with basic, higher-waisted black bikini bottoms. If you're planning on losing weight throughout the summer, this might be the way to go so you don't spend $100 on a suit that's too big in 5 or 6 weeks.
  • ReaderGirl3
    ReaderGirl3 Posts: 868 Member
    edited May 2016
    I mix and match mine-I currently have a bottom (black skirted, that offers a bit more coverage), from Target and then a floral pattern halter top style top from Old Navy. I really like Target's bottoms but found their tops to be a bit too small for my comfort level :)
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    I'm pear shaped so I don't look good in anything - never did - despite the fact that I'm short, flat chested, and petite.

    I finally got swim shorts and pair them with a rash guard top - under which I wear a bikini top. I'm covered up but still comfortable.
  • LazyButHealthy
    LazyButHealthy Posts: 257 Member

    UK 14 is not plus sized.
  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
    There is a tankini at Target I want to try. I figure it should be relatively inexpensive, so if I later decide I don't like, don't feel comfortable, or my size changes then I won't feel bad about wasting $80+. In the past I have gotten one piece suits from Kohls and Victorias Secret.
  • ElizabethOakes2
    ElizabethOakes2 Posts: 1,038 Member
    I order all my suits from SwimOutlet. They have great sales and an awesome easy return policy if your suit doesn't fit. My general go-to is Dolphin, which makes generously sized suits. I refuse to drop close to 100$ on a suit I'm going to wear for maybe three months. :)
  • MaGrl523
    MaGrl523 Posts: 101 Member
    stephinator92 wrote: »
    Target! I always get my bathing suits there.

    I second Target! There bathing suits are pretty cute and they have seperates
  • alaynavee
    alaynavee Posts: 148 Member
    If you wear a size 14, then check out bathing suits by Maxine of Hollywood or Swim Solutions. They have a little more coverage than the average suit, which I like as I'm a little heavier on the bottom. I don't need a swim dress, but something with a sarong or little skirt on the front looks and feels really good. I have found both brands run true to size. They are available online or at Macy's.
  • 2snakeswoman
    2snakeswoman Posts: 655 Member
    The online site Swimsuitsforall has a lot of options, and they aren't very expensive.
  • vegasleo79
    vegasleo79 Posts: 63 Member
    Sizes can look really different on people. I'm a 12/14 and I really don't think I look it. Not trying to be delusional, it's just how it is. When I'm a 10 (my goal), I think I look more like a small 8.

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