Samll Busted - Adding Bra to Swimsuit

I have a small build, hitting 60 soon so my figure is not what it used to be, am I the only one considering sewing a padded bra into my bathing suit? Does anyone else do this? If so, any tips or tricks to accomplish this sucessfully would be appreciated.

I wear tankini's or one piece suits.

Yes, I know it will hold water, but I am willing to take the chance.

I have a small build, hitting 60 soon so my figure is not what it used to be, am I the only one considering sewing a padded bra into my bathing suit? Does anyone else do this? If so, any tips or tricks to accomplish this sucessfully would be appreciated.

 

I wear tankini's or one piece suits.

 

Yes, I know it will hold water, but I am willing to take the chance.

you would not be able to stitch it without stitches showing through on the right side, Plus you would need to find a suit, with the same top shape as your bra.

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I just looked on google and came up with the above straight away.

would it not be easier to buy a swimsuit with built in support.

I have a black tankini and a black bra that was getting old. I cut the 'bra' part out of the whole bra and stitched (with small stiches) at the top & bottom of each breast area. It doesn't move or slide around - you can not even think about it, it feels like it has always been a part of the suit.

M.A.

They do make bras that are made for swimming in . Woman within or romans

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Thanks for the suggestions; looked at woman within and romans. I am a size small at best, not enough up top to support.

Wowzo, I will follow you and sew one in myself.

Thanks ladies! Eileen

If your suit has a lining, you could do something like this:

http://seekatesew.com/add-bra-cups-to-a-shelf-lined-swimsuit/

Thank you, that site is very helpful, will check my suit, fingers crossed that it has a lining.

I love this fashion board...you ladies are so supportive and helpful. It's wonderfully amazing!:D

Is it not possible to buy a bathing suit that has a padded bra? :confused:

Land's End has a great selection of suits with padded bras. I watch for their sales.

Victorias Secrets has a number of one piece and tankini suits with bust anhancing features such as pads and push ups. Most are on sale right now, too!

The other thing you could look at is masectomy swimwear which allows inserts to be added. Amazon appears to have a good range.

I know you're looking to add volume to how you look in the suit, but by supporting the girls well, you can get the maximum. I think the "partial" bra option is good, as well at VS.

I have found that if the suit fits really snug through the top, it pushes the girls together, so try taking the sideseams of your suit in at the top. I've done this on several suits to just give myself more support, and the results are you also get a more volume look, too. :D

I like Blair, their suits have "shape".

I wish I had your problem and not the opposite.

I had the same problem as yourself last year. I went to my local fabric store (JoAnn's) and in the notions section they sell pre made bra cups that are made for swimming and/or gowns. I had my local tailor sew the cups to the lining in the bra area. It worked perfectly with nothing showing on the right side of the fabric. I think this would work for you very well.