Question:
I am now size 10-12 with large (saggy) breasts? Where do I find

a swimsuit that will help support my chest? I can wear a size large, but it looks like I have two large sausages hanging in there! (LOL and crying a little too) Does anyone hear know of a place that makes large bras in their swimsuits. I looked into buying a plus size, but it looks terrible. I feel great and I'm so glad I had this surgery, but I want to look my best now that I'm willing to even wear a swimsuit in public. Thanks in advance for any advice.    — Dana B. (posted on April 16, 2003)

April 16, 2003
Dana, I'm having the same exact problem. I am a 36DD, but a size 6. Any bathing suit that is that size comes with small cups sizes in there. And i need ALOT of support. Have you thought of wearing a tankini? I haven't looked yet, but I know they make ones wear the tops just look like a tank top, and if you're able to find one with a string top, you can just yank up the strings really tight! lol You might want to try catalogs, too, like victoria secret, newport news, LL Bean: they all have a large variety of swimsuits. If I find something, too, I'll let you know.
   — Lezlie Y.

April 16, 2003
I'm about the same size with the same problem. I'm going to try to find one that I can wear with a bra. Maybe that's nuts, but that's my plan.
   — Amber L.

April 16, 2003
You could take one of your bras and cut off the back etc., or whatever would be exposed and sew it into a swim suit. I used to do that when I did sewing and made myself a swimsuit. My problem is the opposite in that I typically do not fill out the foam formed cups and then it looks just as ugly as what you describe. In addition, my breasts have been saggy since I was young as I've always been quite overweight. Good Luck! Chris
   — zoedogcbr

April 16, 2003
Or the other alternative is to have a suit custom made for yourself and your measurements. That way you can get exactly the support you need. I believe loveyourpeaches.com does custom orders although they can be pricey...or check with some local shops/seamstresses to see if they can give you some info on custom made swimsuits. =)
   — ImANewDee

April 16, 2003
Hey darlin', congrats on your loss. I'm in something of the same boat...a small 14 on the bottom with enormous, out of proportion boobies. Here is what I'm going to do: buy a two piece from someplace that allows you to buy the top and bottom separately. J. Crew, for example, does this -- and if you're uncomfortable wearing a bikini, you can get a tankini in different sizes for the top and bottom. I know they carry swimsuit tops with underwires...we'll just have to hope for the best. I would also try someplace known for lingerie -- i.e., Victoria's Secret, Fredericks, whatever -- they'll carry suits with the best support. One more idea -- even if you can't find an underwire, per se, find one with a lot of lycra; if you smash them up against your ribcage it should work just as well. Ah, how fun it is to be a girl! Good luck!
   — Tamara K.

April 17, 2003
Try Land's End catalog or their web site!! They Have so many options for bra types (shelf, foam cups, underwire)and for leg openings. You can really customize the suit to what you need. Good Luck!
   — karenrose

April 17, 2003
I have the same problem, I am a size 8 with saggy puppies. My swimsuit fits fine EXCEPT the puppies slide out when I move. I am going to try and take it to a seamstress and see if she can add a band inside. loveyourpeaches.com is for large sized women.
   — Connie M.