Bathing suits for the well-endowed?

[ratbin]

I second the Lands End suggestion. I am a 34DD and I am able to find suits that don't look too "granny style". The suits also come in torso lengths. You can also buy mix and match pieces.

[FunNut]

Another vote for landsend, I've bought only their swimsuits for years. Prices are great right now, although selection is getting somewhat limited due to time of year. I just bought the Carmela "slender suit" and really like it. This style comes on a number of styles including D, DD, DDD, Mastectomy, and Regular.

[FunNut]

Sorry, dupe. Computer very slow today.

[CELTICGIRLCRUISER]

I too have a heck of a time finding anything being a F cup, it is really trying, I have a couple I brought with my from UK but can't find anything here at all.

I am on the hunt now as we leave in the next few weeks and larger swimsuit sizes look they were designed for Queen Victoria!

[smedley_odwin]

I guess I am lucky because I am in the UK, I wear a 34F and have a couple of different tankini's with built in underwire. I tend to buy mine from ebay though, as there are several sellers that have brand new ones at a much better price than some of the original companies.

I would suggest looking at Freya, Panache and Fantasie swimwear if you're willing to try the ebay route. Don't forget to allow for the difference in sizes

[smedley_odwin]

This is my most recent purchase in readiness for our November cruise

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fantasie-B...item564b825613

[asongforholly]

Originally Posted by CELTICGIRLCRUISER

I too have a heck of a time finding anything being a F cup, it is really trying, I have a couple I brought with my from UK but can't find anything here at all.

I am on the hunt now as we leave in the next few weeks and larger swimsuit sizes look they were designed for Queen Victoria!

I feel your pain. I went ahead with a swim bra from HerRoom.com and found some lovely suits a swimsuitsforall.com

Did you try those places?

[CELTICGIRLCRUISER]

Originally Posted by asongforholly

I feel your pain. I went ahead with a swim bra from HerRoom.com and found some lovely suits a swimsuitsforall.com

Did you try those places?

I am going there right now! Thank you.

[Tinks86]

Not sure if these will be any use but have you tried Figleaf.com or bravissimo?
Hope you find what you are looking for
:-)

[asongforholly]

Originally Posted by CELTICGIRLCRUISER

I am going there right now! Thank you.

Let me know how it turns out

[CELTICGIRLCRUISER]

Originally Posted by asongforholly

Let me know how it turns out

Still looking for something nice, found a lovely one in purple and got excited, but they only had it upto a DD.

Another thing that is a pain is the price you have to pay for underwear/swimwear if you have big boobs!

[asongforholly]

Originally Posted by CELTICGIRLCRUISER

Still looking for something nice, found a lovely one in purple and got excited, but they only had it upto a DD.

Another thing that is a pain is the price you have to pay for underwear/swimwear if you have big boobs!

I know it's terrible! I closed my eyes for a few of them and just bought it. I'm afraid to tell DH how much I spent just on bathing suits.

[smaverick1]

Originally Posted by Tinks86

Not sure if these will be any use but have you tried Figleaf.com or bravissimo?
Hope you find what you are looking for
:-)

I was going to recommend Figleaves too. They have a great return policy (ship to their US address and they'll forward it the UK for you) so you can order a couple of sizes to try on without paying for international return postage.

Both companies sell by bra sizes for those who are well-endowed but don't need plus size clothing which means stylish suits that support well. Neither company is cheap, but they are definitely worth every penny.

[CELTICGIRLCRUISER]

Update.

I was amazed to find a few in Marshall's yesterday.

I bought them all (6) and had a trying on session at home, might have 1 or 2 and 4/5 to take back but I will get at least one and they were down to $12.50 from $179 rrp on original tag. So it is a start.

I am happy to pay hundreds of dollars for shoes and purses but not on swimwear! One costume I found on line was quite plain and they wanted $250....no way Jose!

[asongforholly]

Originally Posted by CELTICGIRLCRUISER

Update.

I was amazed to find a few in Marshall's yesterday.

I bought them all (6) and had a trying on session at home, might have 1 or 2 and 4/5 to take back but I will get at least one and they were down to $12.50 from $179 rrp on original tag. So it is a start.

I am happy to pay hundreds of dollars for shoes and purses but not on swimwear! One costume I found on line was quite plain and they wanted $250....no way Jose!

I'm so glad you found something good! I love bargain hunting for items.

[CELTICGIRLCRUISER]

Originally Posted by asongforholly

I'm so glad you found something good! I love bargain hunting for items.

They maybe aren't the prettiest of costumes but to be honest at home in our own pool I wear bikini, however I am much more comfortable tucking them away in a costume in public.