Images courtesy of Forever 21
Pinky 'nudes' and skintone hues seem to be all the rage this season so I was excited to try this bikini to see what it looked like with my natural colouring as I've got absolutely no tan at the moment and haven't used gradual tan - which I used to apply every day - since last year. I ordered both sets and both pieces in a 1X, which on the label says is a UK 20 but I think it's more akin to a 16 or 18.
The bikini tops have no underwires but they do have removable pads to preserve your modesty in case the fabric is a little see-through. Personally I always take the pads out because they never stay in place and end up folding and causing weird lumps and bumps!
The neck strap is a bit thin but not uncomfortably so, and it can be removed if wished. I did not wish as my boobs prefer the support it provides, and I think the top would have quickly rolled off my boobs without it!
The bikini top's band fastens with a 'swan hook' closure - the hook is on one side and on the other there are several loops into which it can slot, depending on how tight or loose you choose to wear it.
As I hope you can see, I have my usual gripe of not having enough boob room in the bikini top. Sizing up wouldn't solve this as the compromise of a loose band would not then give sufficient extra room in the bust...but this is a particular problem for me as my breasts are that much bigger than my underbust by around 18" and so it would be a miracle if I could make a non-cup sized top like this work properly.
I really loved the high-waisted bikini bottoms. I feel their name is a little misleading, however, as they are not what I'd class as high-waisted!
They are great though - they are more skimpily cut that some of my other bikini bottoms but they cleverly manage to give sufficient butt coverage without giving me a wedgie. Win!!
At the front the briefs are a good height and sit in a comfortable position on my tummy.
I was rather tempted to keep these bikinis but I ended up returning them because I can't afford to buy maybes at the moment. Only if something is a 100% definite and I can truly justify needing it will I buy it. Money is very tight and so I must be careful.
But if you're looking for a non-cup sized bikini that looks great then this is a great option in either colourway. You can buy it here.
What do you think of it, and which colour do you like best? Let me know in the comments!
