Ravin Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Any advice on where to shop? We have looked at Walmart (juniors sizes thru XL too small, nothing she likes in women's/ladies' styles), Justice outlet (18+ fit in a tankini she tried on, but she didn't like it, nothing in the limited selection of 20+ sizes she liked enough to try on), Ross (nothing she liked fit), Forever 21 outlet (she didn't like the styles in the regular section (too skimpy/revealing), I'm pretty sure a 0x will be too big, though we may go back and try, she was tired of trying things on before we found that section), and Burlington (nothing she liked fit), and Amazon (nothing she liked that might fit cost less than $69 for just a bikini top) She wants a bikini or maybe a one piece (though she is convinced she won't find a one piece that fits because she's short and her bottom is not as large as her top), does NOT like tankinis. She's at least a 32DD (probably; might be bigger since she was fitted at Victoria's Secret last fall). She likes sunflower yellow best, has liked some navy blue and white styles, definitely does not like solid black. She doesn't want anything that relies on being tied to keep the suit together (at back, or neck, or hips) and will not wear an underwire. Our budget does not extend to spending over $100 for a suit that might not fit in a year. I would prefer to spend less than $50. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 This may not be what you are looking for at all, but my daughter and her competitive swimmer friends all wear Jolyn. They even wear the 2 piece to swim practice. The one-piece styles run $65 to $75 and a 2 piece will set you back around $60, but the great thing about them is they last FOREVER. My daughter has much more on top then me and she does prefer the tie back, but again, this is for swim practice. Most of the girls wear the fixed back style. If you read the descriptions, it will tell you which styles provide more and less coverage. My daughter's favorite style is the Jackson for practice. You can either order online or look at their trunk show calendar and see if they will be at a swim meet nearby to see them in person. https://jolynclothing.com/collections/all-swimsuits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 JC penny has had the best number of suit options in the best price range for me, if you can stand going to another store 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 My daughter likes Athleta suits. They aren’t inexpensive, though. However, if you can find a top there she likes, you can mix and match it with cheaper bottoms from Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Are swimsuit tops sold second hand anywhere in your area? Seems like you need a high end bikini or tankini top that some other teen grew out of in one season last year (maybe something like Title Nine “bodacious” style for big cups, or Athleta or others mentioned above ) and then any inexpensive suit you can find just for bottoms that will fit her and be in an ok color for mixing with the good top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 51 minutes ago, Ravin said: Our budget does not extend to spending over $100 for a suit that might not fit in a year. I would prefer to spend less than $50. That's probably not going to happen. She is correct about short and busty making it hard to find a one-piece. You aren't going to find anything at any of those stores, except possibly Ross because they do get some random selections at times. You will probably need at least JC Penney level, particularly if she has gone past DD, and you got a few other good suggestions for online. It's hard to find a cheap suit because a large bust requires containment and support, whereas a B cup can usually go for just cute coverage. If she really wants a cute suit, can she come up with any birthday or babysitting money to supplement what you are giving her? I have a short, busty daughter with tiny little feet. She's expensive! 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 You may want to check SwimOutlet.com. Usually the suits swimmers use are mire supportive and manage to actually cover and be reasonably comfortable. They have some good sales right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 58 minutes ago, dmmetler said: You may want to check SwimOutlet.com. Usually the suits swimmers use are mire supportive and manage to actually cover and be reasonably comfortable. They have some good sales right now. Yes, I also was going to recommend SwimOutlet.com. We had luck there finding a few suits for dd last year. She is not large-busted, but she wanted a suit that offered more coverage than what we were seeing in stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 My dd orders "bra sized" swim suits. That's what you have to do if you want it to fit. And yeah, you can find one for under $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkibelle Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 My oldest had trouble finding suits that fit (she was 36DD by age 16). We found good suits for her at Lime Ricki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Also, Lands' End can be pricey, but their suits are very high quality and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. I just got an email that they are having a 50% off swim sale, so that should put at least some things in your price range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 Thanks for all the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Venus.com has youthful style suits. Pieces can be bought individually for reasonable prices and the tops go up to DDD sizes. I buy from them and they are good quality and last a long time. Lands End also has plenty to choose from but the prices are slightly higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Last year I ended up cutting up a sports bra and sewing it into the neckline of a v-neck bathing suit. (There are directions online.) Modest, pretty suits for those of us who are well-endowed but who don't want to show it all are hard to find. 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I second Athleta for bra sized tops. They are pricey but well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianCat Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Lands End has really cute tankinis and 2-piece suits that are mix and match, so you can get what fits. My almost-15-year-old DD usually finds several styles that she loves, and we can find swimsuits that actually fit. Definitely buy when they are having sales. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 These tend to be very good (especially “Bodacious” style for DD type sizes) — unfortunately a lot of the sale colors / patterns don’t look teen friendly. https://www.titlenine.com/category/title-nine-sale/womens-athletic-swimwear-sale.do I’d not invest in their bottoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 My DD is the same size and has found bra sized bikini tops at Target that have been great. She did have to try on a lot to find a winner, but the price was under $20. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Look for the bra sized swimsuits on Amazon. I just dropped $120 for just a swim top at a local store for my 16 yo. Her problem is a small chest circumference with large bosom. She can't wear the s, m, l sizing for swimsuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TABmom Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Lands end swimsuits are on sale 50% off today. They're not full of teen fashions, but there might be something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 La Vie En Rose Aqua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 We've had good luck buying separate pieces at Target, and I do have one dd who is a 32DD (and short). Before bikinis were their thing, both dds got Dolphin Uglies suits from swimoutlet.com. High neck, cute patterns, worked fine for busty kid, not too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I second (or third?) Lands End. They might be pricey, but it seems like they constantly have 40% off sales. My dd's have also found swimsuits they like on Kohls online. I'm not sure your dd's style, but my dd is into the vintage look, and we recently found this vintage swimsuit on Amazon for a good price: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KF0KS5Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Another site my dd's have liked is mod cloth. They have cute clothes that are a little more age-appropriate: https://www.modcloth.com You can also check out sierra.com (formerly sierra trading post): https://www.sierra.com/womens-swimwear~d~274/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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