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good value, comfortable swimming costume?

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Lolfo
Lolfo Posts: 22 Forumite
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edited 8 June 2023 at 12:46PM in I wanna buy it or do it
hello, can anyone help me - where am I most likely to find a quality, comfortable one-piece swimming cozzie at a reasonable price?

I usually shop online for clothes but for a swimming costume purchase I'll be wanting to go in-store and try it on.

(fun, bright designs are a bonus.)

TIA!

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  • sarah1972
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    Next, M&S, Asda, Sainsburys, Tesco, matalan, John Lewis….. 

    All depends on what style suits you, what your actual budget is etc etc 

    personally I buy mine online x 
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  • comeandgo
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    Lolfo said:
    hello, can anyone help me - where am I most likely to find a quality, comfortable one-piece swimming cozzie at a reasonable price?

    I usually shop online for clothes but for a swimming costume purchase I'll be wanting to go in-store and try it on.

    (fun, bright designs are a bonus.
    Why would you go into a store?  I’d rather try on swimsuits in the comfort of my own home.  As long as the plastic on the gusset is still intact then the stores will accept the returns.
  • Lolfo
    Lolfo Posts: 22 Forumite
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    Thank you both.

    Returning things is just that extra little bit of faff, and I live so close to the town centre I'd prefer to pop in.
  • Murphybear
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    I’ve got a Cotton Traders one which is very good.  I bought one from TKMaxx when they reopened after the Covid shutdown.  It cost me £20 and on the manufacturers website they were £100+.  
  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,125 Forumite
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    have a look at Bonmarche

    I think all their styles now have the tummy control
    Currently 30% off certain designs including some costumes
    Cheapest is £17

    Mine seem to 'die' very quickly with the chlorine in pools so I stock up when they are reasonable priced (online)
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  • Marcon
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    Just in case you're open to persuasion(!) to buy online, Lands End currently have 50% off all full price styles https://www.landsend.co.uk/Women/Swimwear/Swimsuits/ix-11342 and regularly have sale/special offer prices. Their swimsuits are great and very colourful! Returns are easy - Evri will collect from you for a flat rate of £2.95 using Lands End's returns service, or you can have Royal Mail collect from you for just the cost of second class small parcel (currently there is no extra charge for collecting from home).
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
  • Lolfo
    Lolfo Posts: 22 Forumite
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    ooooh thanks everyone, so useful, I think you've convinced me to give online a go - Lands End sale looks good, so many gorge designs.
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