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Styling your summer swimwear

June 21, 2017 By Helen 24 Comments

Go anywhere on holiday with chic well fitting swimwear and a few accessories.

Styling your summer swimwear

I have never been one of those women with a drawer of bikinis and swimwear.    One, or two has always seemed enough, even though I’ve realised that I was somewhat lacking in the swimwear department.    I detested buying swimsuits as much as I detested buying bras – always more of a saga for the larger of bust.

Last summer after a week boardboarding in Cornwall I realised that the credit card needed to be flexed and that a swimwear upgrade was necessary.   It does not really matter what you are wearing under a wetsuit, but I suddenly was bored of my sole and saggy suit and ordered two tankinis with bra sized fitting.

Styling your summer swimwear

It is a good thing that I did expand my wardrobe as I went off on a press trip to Tahiti at the start of the new year (why can the main clothing shops not have all year round tropical shops for preparing  for this type of trip?) and I realised that more frequent exotic travellers than I, lived in bikinis all trip with a cover up or kaftan thrown over the top.    I came back and immediately bought a bikini top for one of my tankini sets, as well as a smart cover up dress.

Styling your summer swimwear

So the three piece bra sized swim suit offers the best of all worlds, and with several sets I have every option thanks to reversible shorts, and halter-neck and regular tops.   Bottoms and bikini top for lounging by the pool or for under clothes between swim spots and a tankini top, that hides your tummy for the days that you have had too much dinner the night before.     Pair with a pretty sheet cotton coverup dress to take you from pool to pool side bar, a scarf to tie your hair back, fun jewellery, corsage and a huge pair of sunnies.

I’m getting a bit swimwear addicted now.

Many thanks to Simply Be who have a webshop full of curves, for my new Reflex three piece made by Curvy Kate, at just under £100, for a halter neck tankini, standard bikini and shorts.

We received swimwear as a gift from Simply Be.   All opinions our own.

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  1. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    June 22, 2017 at 8:19 am

    How to make me want to drop everything and go shopping now. Stunning swimwear

    Reply
    • Helen says

      June 22, 2017 at 8:24 am

      I am heading for the beach!

      Reply
  2. Dean of Little Steps says

    June 22, 2017 at 9:55 am

    Oh I love your choices, especially the tankini! I’ve never had a drawer of swimsuits either. I’ve only always had a couple or so, never a drawer! Haven’t worn a bikini since 2007 and wouldn’t dare wear one now. Maybe it’s time to lose some weight 😉

    Reply
    • Helen says

      August 25, 2017 at 9:44 am

      I think you need to wear it with confidence. And start with a tankini.

      Reply
  3. Talya says

    June 22, 2017 at 11:47 am

    I really need some new swimwear I really love the pattern of the costumes above and agree it’s all about dressing it up!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      August 25, 2017 at 9:48 am

      it is all about the accessories.

      Reply
  4. five little doves says

    June 22, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    Ooh I love the look of this! I struggle to find swimwear I really like but I love the pattern and cut of this very much!

    Reply
  5. Sophie's Nursery says

    June 22, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    You made a great choice, the set is lovely 🙂 I only have 2 costumes as I don’t go to the beach enough to justify it haha x

    Reply
    • Helen says

      August 25, 2017 at 9:47 am

      I had one, and ten was offered a lot more press trips.

      Reply
  6. Evelina says

    June 23, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    Great swimwear! I love the colours and print.

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    June 23, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    I completely agree that buying swimwear with a larger bust can be a nightmare! For me, it’s a choice between buying something that’s not too expensive (such as from ASOS) and seeing whether or not it holds me in properly, or having to invest in a more expensive, but specialised brand!

    Also I particularly like the style of the tankini, the halter top gives it a retro touch!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      August 25, 2017 at 9:45 am

      It is an absolute nightmare. the trick is to find a brand which fits and get several in the sales.

      Reply
  8. Nadia says

    June 23, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    I love that you can use it both as a two and three piece. Great colours, too.

    Reply
  9. Holly - Little Pickle's Mom says

    June 23, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    Wow, these sets are gorgeous – love the geometric prints, I bet they’re super flattering on. Amazing.

    Reply
  10. Kara Guppy says

    June 24, 2017 at 8:15 am

    I love that tankini it is gorgeous. I need to get myself a new one

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    • Helen says

      August 25, 2017 at 9:45 am

      so comfortable.

      Reply
  11. Musings of a tired mummy...zzz... says

    June 24, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    I love tankinis for covering my mum tum! Love that it also has the normal bikini top too

    Reply
    • Helen says

      August 25, 2017 at 9:47 am

      I love the adaptability.

      Reply
  12. Kerry norris says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    I love the print on this. Never thought to look there for swimwear. How lucky were you going to Tahiti on a press trip

    Reply
  13. Kizzy says

    June 25, 2017 at 7:20 am

    I’ve just bought a new swimsuit, it has a great tummy control panel that works wonders! Love the one’s you chose for this post.

    Reply
  14. Tea bees trips says

    June 26, 2017 at 7:45 am

    I like the colours of this swimwear. I need to buy a new one but as yourself I hate buying swimsuits and bras.

    Reply
  15. London Mumma says

    June 26, 2017 at 8:59 am

    Love how you styled the pieces together and it’s a fab swimwear range.

    Reply
  16. Grant R says

    June 26, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    I think it’s a lot easier to be a bloke when it comes to summer swimwear. I’ve ruled out mankinis and speedos. so it’s swimming shorts. How easy was that? 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      August 25, 2017 at 9:44 am

      There are some stunning shorts around too. so easy to be stylish.

      Reply

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