Curvy Kate Rio Ruffle Bikini

I have already reviewed the Curvy Kate Caribbean Curves and Bondi Breeze bikini tops and shorts on here and my final review of CK's gorgeous 2012 swimwear is the Rio Ruffle.

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Curvy Kate Bondi Breeze Bikini

I have already reviewed the Curvy Kate Caribbean Curves bikini top and shorts on here and next up in my review of CK swimwear is the Bondi Breeze.

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Curvy Kate Caribbean Curves Bikini

A little while ago I won three Curvy Kate sets because I was the winner of their 'Name The Bra' competition for their 'Smoothie' bra. Initially, I tried the three Showgirl sets (Tempt Me, Thrill Me and Tease Me), all of which were gorgeous undies but sadly all the bras were far too small for me in the cup.

Curvy Kate very kindly let me try some swimwear this time around and I was able to test drive the items on my recent holiday to Spain.

Now, if you regularly read my blog, you will be familiar with my struggle to find a CK bra that fits me in the cup. It appears that a 32KK or even L would be the best size but even if they made these sizes – they go up to a K cup, amazing! – I think the wires would be way too wide as the cups are unfortunately not deep enough for my boobs in smaller sizes. Despite this, I was keeping everything crossed that the bikinis would work for me.

A while back I talked about bikinis and how I find I can often size down because the material is far more stretchy than that of regular bras. I even just about managed to cram myself into a 32H Freya bikini recently!

The first set I wore on holiday was the Caribbean Curves bikini top and matching shorts.

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Freya Charleston Bikini

We're fast approaching that time of year where thoughts turn to swimwear and what to wear on the beach this summer.  I sometimes go sunbathing by the sea on the Kent coast and in my back garden but most of my soaking up the sun is done when on holiday abroad so it's important I find a good bikini or two to take with me as it's impossible to easily buy a replacement in my size when abroad.

Needless to say that I struggle each year to find a suitable bikini on the internet but always get something in the end that does the job ok.  This year however I have a new search as my body and opinion on how a bra/bikini should fit have changed somewhat and I now need a smaller back size and larger cups.