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UK Swimwear Review

Since having Rex I have been much more self-conscious about what I wear and how I look. This is mainly down to the fact that I put on a lot of weight. More than I have ever been used to before. Plus, taking my age into account, it is also much harder to lose it.

I have started to do something about the weight gain thanks to Slimming World but, in the meantime, I still have places to go and things to do with Rex. This includes swimming lessons every Thursday. It is easy to feel like everyone is staring at you when you feel uncomfortable in your own skin. Thankfully, the lovely people at UK Swimwear have made it easier for me.

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About UK Swimwear

I have to say that UK Swimwear have costumes and bikinis to suit all shapes and sizes. These include halter neck swimsuits, plus size, shaping, padded, skirtinis, sports and mastectomy. They also offer beachwear, bags, hats and other accessories.

Introduced to the UK in May 2008, they were originally called UK Beachwear. It was due to the success of UK Tights that Dawn and her husband realised that there was a gap in the market for a decent online company who sold swimwear.

Since starting their business, UK Swimwear has become one of the world’s leading swimwear sites. Dawn is the buyer and chooses all of the new ranges together with her assistant. They want to ensure that they have the widest choice available for their customers.
Seaspray Ave Halter Plunge Swimsuit from UK Swimwear

My choice

Because of my current size, I decided to opt for a swimsuit from the shaping range.

It was the Seaspray Ave Halter Plunge Swimsuit, that really caught my eye. Priced at £77.95, this costume is flattering in all the right places, with a plunge neckline and really colourful pattern. There are also soft cups which are really comfortable for your bust as well as slightly accentuating it, together with a halter neck and little gold clasps on the straps. There is light control around the tummy area which helps with gentle shaping and they perfectly describe the pattern as ‘part crystal cavern and part stormy sea’.

My thoughts

I have worn my costume a number of times now and find it really comfortable at the same time as holding in all of my wobbly bits! Plus, as I am losing weight, it moves with me so I am finding it a little more comfortable to wear without compromising on the fit.

We are off to Center Parcs in Woburn in a couple of weeks and, unlike last year, I am now looking forward to the swimming pool without feeling quite so self-conscious. Not only because I am losing weight but also because I have a beautiful swimming costume to wear.

They have some really stunning swimwear and I could have easily have spent a fortune with them!

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It's easy to feel like everyone is staring at you when you feel uncomfortable in your own skin. Thankfully, the people at UK Swimwear have made it easier.

Disclosure: Thank you so much to UK Swimwear for sending me a swimsuit in return for this honest review. Please note that all words, images and opinions have been formed by the owner of this blog. They have not been influenced in any way. Please do not reproduce any of the content or images on this post without prior agreement from Verily Victoria Vocalises.

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139 Comments

  1. There’s so much to choose from! However, i I HAD to narrow it down to one, I would buy the Gottex Regatta High Waisted Bikini xx

  2. I’d buy the Fantasie Caya leopard Adjustable Leg Swimsuit

  3. I would love the Moontide Cruise Versailles Braided Bandeau Swimsuit

  4. I love the miraclesuit marrakesh temptation swimsuit. Thanks

  5. The Amoressa Brickhouse Natalia Bikini looks very flattering

  6. Love the Gottex Profile Cruise Tutti Frutti Ruched Swimdress ?

  7. I would choose the Liberti Marylin Swimsuit for my partner.

  8. I love the Miraclesuit Marrakech Temptation Swimsuit such a fun design and looks really flattering.

  9. I like the tutti frutti plunge swimdress in Blue x

  10. Acqua & Sale Graciosa Underwired Swimsuit its not easy finding nice swimsuits with underwiring

  11. I really like the seaspray sapphire draped bandeau swimsuit – i love the colour and it looks really flattering

  12. I like the Speedo Sculpture Shinedream Placement Swimsuit

  13. I would choose the Speedo Essential Boom Splice Muscleback Swimsuit

  14. I would choose Moontide Twist Swimsuit maybe as it’s lovely

  15. I’d buy Acqua & Sale Exotic Bikini – its lovely

  16. I’d put it towards the Miraclesuit Sunset Cay Avanti Swimsuit

  17. Miraclesuit Gilt Trip Layered Escape Swimsuit

  18. wow the colours of theses swimsuits are gorg !

  19. I would buy the Aubade Fleur Tropicale One Piece Swimsuit

  20. I would choose the Seaspray Alina Draped High Swimsuit as I have a tummy to hide and a long back with short legs so the extra length swimsuits are perfect for me!

  21. I would probably choose the Gottex Couture Enchanted Blossom High Neck Swimsuit.

  22. I love the Gottex Profile Collage Plunge Bikini its gorgeous!

  23. My wife likes the Gottex Profile Sport Cosmos Bikini

  24. i love this swimsuit Miraclesuit Knit Pick Temptress Swimsuit so pretty and hides a few lumps and bumps

  25. I like the coverage of the Bermuda Breeze Swim Dress x

  26. Miraclesuit Cabana Chic Sanibel Swimsuit, so bautiful 🙂

  27. Tessy Indian Etnic Dilan Bikini Is my favourite xx

  28. I absolutely love the Miraclesuit Nightflight Crossover Swimsuit ! It looks perfect for me as it looks great for both swimming lengths and leisurely holiday days by the pool <3

  29. id buy the Gottex Profile Java Skirted Swimsuit

  30. I love the Moontide Cruise Jungle Dream Twist Swimsuit

  31. I like the Speedo Sculpture Shinedream Placement Swimsuit, blue/black option

  32. I love the Amoressa Laura Mars Faye Swimsuit in Black ?

  33. I would choose the Sielei Formentera Swimsuit

  34. I love the Gottex Contour Festival V Neck Swimsuit

  35. I would get the Iconique Elegant White Sands Dress

  36. I would buy the Gottex Profile Cruise Bermuda Breeze Swimdress

  37. I would choose the Verde veronica sofia bikini

  38. It is so difficult to choose the Speedo Sculpture Shinedream Placement Swimsuit looks very flattering

  39. the moontide swimsuit is gorgeous! so many to choose from

  40. Miraclesuit Knit Pick Temptress Swimsuit

  41. loving the Gottex profile Java skirted swimsuit

  42. Gottex Profile Cruise Tutti Frutti Swimdress is fab.

  43. I would love the Speedo Sculpture Contourluxe Swimsuit

  44. Anita Comfort manarola Sun Dress for gf – thanks

  45. I’m such a weird size my choice is limited but the Olympia Tamzyn Bikini looks good

  46. There is a great selection of swimwear I would buy the Gottex Profile Sport Illuminate High Neck Swimsuit, very nice! 🙂

  47. I would choose the Moontide Cruise Jungle Dream Twist Bikini

  48. I would put the voucher towards this swimsuit Vacanze Italiane Gold Label Mesh Swimsuit.

  49. Gottex Profile Cruise Tutti Frutti Ruched Swimdress x

  50. The Moontide Cruise Versailles Braided Long Line Bikini is a really nice bikini.I love the pattern and design so i would choose that one.

  51. I’d love the Piha Blurred Lines Twin Strap Binding Top Bikini

  52. I love the Miraclesuit So Riche Zip Code Blue Swimsuit – it looks lovely and the colour is gorgeous! I’m off to Iceland for the new year, so it would be FAB to wear in the hot springs.

  53. I would get the Miraclesuit Miradonna Out Of Africa Anthea Swimsuit I really like the design

  54. I would choose the Amoressa Hustle Margaux swimsuit

  55. Seaspray Cassiopeia Panel Front Bandeau Swimsuit has a very nice flattering pattern

  56. Moontide Cruise Versailles Braided Long Line Bikini

  57. the Acqua & Sale Graciosa Underwired Swimsuit xx

  58. I like the Gottex Iris square neck tank swimsuit

  59. I would choose the Miraclesuit Lush Lanai Pin Up Swimsuit

  60. Feraud Star Sapphire Short Sleeve Sun Dress

  61. I’m really conscious of my thighs so i’m a big fan of the Damella Swimdress

  62. I would buy the watercult modern mariner halter bandeau bikini

  63. I’d get the Bahama Peacock Palace Plunge Swimsuit

  64. I love the Tessy Indira Romantic Bandeau Bikini

  65. I like the Baku Casablanca Balconette Bikini

  66. Loving the Tessy Black and White Jany Swimsuit.

  67. I would pick the Bahama Peacock Palace Pareo Sarong as it would be perfect for me.

  68. I would put it towards the Moontide Cruise Versailles Braided Bandeau Swimsuit

  69. I think for myself it would have to be Aubade Sexy Chill Underwired Swimsuit

  70. i would love these Sielei Zen Bikini In White, LingaDore Boho Bikini & the Sielei Capri Padded Bikini

  71. Acqua & Sale Graciosa Underwired Swimsuit is fab

  72. I would go for the lovely Seaspray Cassiopeia Panel Front Bandeau Swimsuit.

  73. Your right you could spend a fortune! I looked through sale items in my size 16 and liked the Damella Monochrome Mastectomy Bikini, now I haven’t had a Mastectomy but it looks comfortable no wiring which I hate, and high waisted bottoms. i’m surprised I liked it as I don’t like Monochrome but the pattern caught my eye, its simple but elegant.

  74. I will choose the Speedo Essential Boom All Over Muscleback Swimsuit

  75. Miraclesuit Cabana Chic Sanibel Swimsuit is lovely.

  76. Moontide Cruise Versailles Braided Long Line Bikini

  77. Gottex Profile Cruise Tutti Frutti Ruched Swimdress is stunning

  78. I would get the Miraclesuit Miradonna Out Of Africa Anthea Swimsuit, fabulous design

  79. I would choose the Gottex Ray Of Light Swimsuit

  80. I’d put the voucher towards the Iconique Algeciras Kaftan.

  81. I would choose the Sielei Formentera Swimsuit , it’s very elegant

  82. I would choose the palm beach classic swimsuit!

  83. I would buy the Bahama Peacock Palace Pareo sarong.

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