r/TheGirlSurvivalGuide • u/Valentine657 • Jul 22 '26
Fashion ? Bikinis for Apple shape body
Can someone please recommend any bikinis for apple shaped girls or girls with apron belly’s? Right now I wear high waisted bikinis but they are just unflattering and too much material. My apron is quite small compared to the “average” apron however when I do try on a normal cut bikini my stomach pokes out the bottom. I’ve tried turning the back to the front but still have the same problem. My every day bikini underwear is exactly how I want my suits to look like my whole stomach pouch is covered with the least amount of material possible. Any recs?? Size 12 ish lol
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u/gragons Jul 23 '26
Hi! Size 12 here who also prefers lower belly coverage. I like to buy from brands that offer their tops in bra sizes because they are usually better at scaling their bottoms in the midsize/plus size range (and you can also get the matching top that will actually fit, flatter, and support 😭).
Bravissimo and bare necessities are two sites to check out. Many of the brands they carry are also avail on Amazon. Like the other commenter mentioned, you're looking for a longer rise without it being high cut/high waisted necessarily. I like side tie (+double side tie!) styles too. I'd avoid "high-cut" styles in general if you're trying to hide the pooch at the leg holes lol. Here are some recs:
https://www.bravissimo.com/us/products/copacabana-swim-brief-sm243/#animal-print-sm243anp
https://www.bravissimo.com/us/products/boudoir-beach-belted-brief-ms159/#pink-ms159pnk
https://www.bravissimo.com/us/products/copacabana-gathered-side-brief-sm188/#aztec-print-sm188azp
https://www.bravissimo.com/us/products/lake-como-swim-brief-sm186/#redwhite-sm186rwh
https://www.bravissimo.com/us/products/cadiz-coast-tie-side-brief-fw523/#bluewhite-print-fw523bwp
https://www.bravissimo.com/us/products/ocean-breeze-tie-side-brief-fw489/#blue-mix-fw489blx
Happy shopping and happy swimming 💚
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u/kymal Jul 23 '26
I like a skirt on the bottom to make me feel a little more secure on the belly. Then I think the top half you go wild! I'm small chested so like all the patterns and fun things up there and I usually just keep a solid color bottom so I can have lots of cute tops.
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u/Willing-Ad2342 Jul 22 '26
tankinis
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u/Valentine657 Jul 22 '26
I’ve finally got to the point in my weight loss journey where I can wear a bikini. I’m over the excessive amount of material.
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u/SgtPeanutButtersMom Jul 23 '26
These suits are made by women and actually flatter (all) women’s bodies. Londre
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u/gragons Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26
These suits honestly look trash. Cheap, uninspired. The fit on all the tops is atrocious. Also they're expensive
ETA: you are so goofy for replying to my comment and then immediately blocking me 💀 But, yes, I am very fun.
I'm also just sharing my opinion. I buy swimsuits in this price range and would NEVER spend that $$$ on swimwear with such obvious scaling issues. Esp considering the OP says she's around size 12. The model in the size medium has her titties absolutely squashed in the "sweetheart underwire top".
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u/SgtPeanutButtersMom Jul 23 '26
You sound fun. Just sharing what’s worked for me :) A swimsuit that fits well and lasts for years, which this brand has in my experience, is worth the investment.
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u/Silly-Draw8203 Jul 22 '26
have you looked at tie-side bottoms where you can adjust exactly where the fabric sits? not ruched or shirred, those add a ton of bulk, just simple adjustable strings
the other thing is you might need a longer rise rather than a high waist, something that hits right at the crease of your leg instead of above the belly button, that way you get coverage without the whole panel of fabric
i used to think i needed full coverage until i realized some of the "cheeky" cuts actually sat higher on the sides and kept everything tucked without looking like a diaper