Cinnamon Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I am looking for a bikini for my eldest daughter, & we are having problems. She is about a 10-12, but with a big bust, so I am looking for bikinis sold as separates & bra sized if possible.Underwiring is a must, & it needs to be robust enough to stand up to the rapids at Centerparcs without her popping out , oh & not too expensive either I have found a few, but they are a bit matronly for a 16 year old Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Nice but a bit pricey? Does it need to be a bikini and not a one piece? http://www.johnlewis.com/24480/Product.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 http://www.ambrosewilson.com/productcache/AWL/BO8057/HK386CP.html.gz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I have the same problem and prefer underwired too. I always find M & S a good option. They do separates. Admittedly I'm rather older than 16 but don't consider myself matronly just yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm sure theres more in Next too http://www.next.co.uk/shot.asp?extra=sch&b=G34&p=3172&s=1&n=Women&pid=462-747&exclude=00D00%7c00DJ00&returnurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch%2enext%2eco%2euk%2fsearch%3fp%3dQ%26lbc%3dnext%26uid%3d902024542%26ts%3dv7%26w%3dbikini%26af%3d%26isort%3dscore%26method%3dand%26filter%3dsubset%253a1907%26nxtv%3d0%26nxti%3d0&bct=%26quot%3bbikini%26quot%3b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Been looking at the M&S collections - nothing really takes her fancy & online the size 12 tops are only up to a C cup Those are nice,but not very 'her' either I am afraid Poet & Clootie. Just trawling through the Next site & there are several possibilities there, but I am never sure if there swimwear is especially robust.... Still, if it lasts a weekend on the rapids then thats all I ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 http://www.laredoute.co.uk/style/NIKE-Training-Bikini.aspx?ProductId=324155931&DocumentId=210009&CompanyId=R&Path=17512698/17513201/17513205&source= ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 http://www.brastop.com/Sets.aspx?SetDepartmentId=33&Section=Swimwear&utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=link&utm_content=left-menu-swimwear&utm_campaign=homepage-left-menu-swimwear http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_84610_1023731_-1 http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_84610_820264_-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 or http://www.laredoute.co.uk/style/REDOUTE-CREATION-Bra.aspx?ProductId=324153486&DocumentId=210009&CompanyId=R&Path=17512698/17513201&source= got to be this !!! http://www.laredoute.co.uk/style/REDOUTE-CREATION-Bikini-Top-with-Underwiring-and-Pre-formed-Cups.aspx?ProductId=324153484&DocumentId=210009&CompanyId=R&Path=17512698/17513201&source= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Clootie, that turquoise spot one is PERFECT!!! That is her favourite colour & that sort of '50's styling suits her shape really well But sadly it only goes up to a C cup We are looking at a DD at least. Next is looking good at the moment. I think I shall do an order & see what fits her best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 New Look have some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 http://www.millets.co.uk/product/013472.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 New Look have some. Oh yes,forgot about them. I will have a look there next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furryelephant Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I get mine from La Senza ... they go up to an F cup in lots of their styles. Even better if you have an outlet store nearby, as I picked up 2 last year for a fiver each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Bravissimo have got a sale on at the moment and they have some of their bikinis in the sale. Not had a good look but they are definitely one of the better options for the bigger bust. You can also get a 10% discount through Quidco which is even better Edited May 7, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 How about Figleaves http://www.figleaves.com/uk/department.asp?dept=swim&cm_re=menu-_-menu_bottom-_-swim Also Bravissimo do a lovely Bond style bikini - would love one myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks all - I have some research to do now I didn't realise La Senza did swimwear, so will look in there next week too. I am hoping that between Next,La Senza & New Look we can find something suitable for her shape,but still really pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Debenhams had some sold separately last time I looked The turquoise one is very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Bravissimo is probably the best place to go, you can get to the shop in Ealing very esily, it's not far from Ealing Broadway station. She can then be properly measured to get the right size. 7 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size, usually too bug in the back and too small in the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Think we might pop to the Oxford one soon WitchHazel, & get ourselves both 'sorted' for bras while we are there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Try Bon prix or Tchibo online. Tchibo have some from next Wednesday. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Was just going to mention Bravissimo, who I find really good and well worth the money. Hope she finds one she fancies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I was going to suggest Bon Prix too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 ASOS have some good ones: http://www.asos.com/Women/Swimwear/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=2238#parentID=-1&pge=0&pgeSize=200&sort=-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantambabe Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I swear by bravissimo -( not at them!). Was a life (or atleast cleavage) changing moment when I found them - shame they weren't around when I had my kids and went up to a J cup Anyway, their mail order is really good. You have to pay up front but I've never had any problems with returning things to them (free p&p) and have always had money reimbursed on returns promptly. Means you don't mind ordering a few different sizes or styles to find the one you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
