The £19 high street push-up bikini which made my 32Cs go up a cup size – and was better than tops DOUBLE the price
My 32C girls is what's spared me from endless back pain,
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While I've grown to love my smaller boobs, there are days I wished they were a little bigger
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But while I've grown to accept, embrace and love my
And I am not the only one. A recent study found that a whopping 47.5 % of women wanted larger breasts than they currently had.
Just a mere 29.3 % were satisfied with their current breast size, while 23.2% wanted smaller breasts,
In the UK,
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However, like all surgeries, going under the knife for larger chest does involve high risks, such as scarring, numbness and blood clots - and many women have since shared how their
For those who don't want to take the risk, or fork out the eye-watering sum for a surgery, the fashion industry offers a solution -
But can they really give you that oomph? And do any of them actually compare to implants?
I, Fabulous' writer, Kate Kulniece, tested out a variety of bikini tops suited for every budget to see - and here's how it went...
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Super Push-Up Bikini Top Indonesia, £30
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A huge bonus of this Super Push-Up Bikini Top is the buttery soft material - it's slinky to touch and felt luxe
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This is the first bikini top I tried on - and all I could say was ''Wow''.
In all my 29 years of life, I've never my girls looking so lifted and full - I felt like a whole new person.
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The straps are also adjustable - which means you can give your boobs and extra oomph and bounce when adjusted correctly.
Although I didn't go for a cooling swim in this £30 bikini top, it felt extra secure - and there will be no unfortunate nip slips, despite my breasts looking one size larger.
My only issue was the back clasp fastening - not sitting right in the middle, it felt a little fiddly to put the two together.
Simply the breast rating
: 4/5
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Push-Up Bikini Top Shiny Satin, £45
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For the hefty £45 price tag, I was expecting something more
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On paper, this
But in reality, I was quite disappointed and underwhelmed after trying it on - yes, the champagne-pink colour was lovely, but I found the underwire digging into my ribcage.
Perhaps the suffering may have been worth it if my boobs got a lift - but they looked just as flat as they usually do (which I have no problem with).
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For the hefty £45 price tag, I was expecting something more - and sadly, this wasn't it.
Simply the breast rating
: 2/5
Tie Front Bikini Crop Top, £16.99
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Despite the rave rating online, I was disappointed by this wallet-friendly piece which felt flimsy
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Online, this New Look Cream Wave Texture Tie Front Tie Bikini Top, £16.99, boasts an impressive five-star rating - so I did have certain expectations.
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Although it's not advertised as a push-up bikini top, this wallet-friendly option does feature padding and the model looked sensational.
On me, however, the cream top looked a bit sad and the overall quality felt a bit flimsy - so poor that I feel like the pads would keep moving up and down with every wave you battle in the sea.
While New Look has become one of my go-to stores for
Simply the breast rating
: 2/5
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Khaki Monogram Padded Halterneck Plunge Bikini Top, £19.99
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It may not have done much for my girls - but out of the seven options I tried on, this was my top pick
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Priced at just £19.99, this New Look number if one of the cheapest options I spotted on the high street - yet it still looks posh, in my eyes.
The print resembles a high-end brand that sells for hundreds of pounds -
While the bikini is advertised as padded, it didn't really have that mega push-up effect I was after - but I still found the look quite flattering.
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As someone whose wardrobe consists of mainly halterneck tops, I appreciated the design and the gorgeous khaki colour, with the golden elements.
Yes, it may not have done much for my girls - but out of the seven options I tried on, this was my favourite.
Simply the breast rating
: 5/5
Super Push-Up Bikini Top, £30
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This stunning number, priced at £30, comes in give gorgeous colours
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If you're looking for a mega cleavage, Calzedonia is your best bet - the lingerie retailer offers a huge variety of sexy bikini tops, including this Super Push-Up Bikini Top for £30.
Flawless style, flattering ruching detailing at the front and a plunging neckline - this is the perfect pick for those after a classic design to wear for
This gorgeous piece - which comes in five stunning colours - feels light against the skin and while my breasts were lifted, it was in a subtle way.
Another bonus are the adjustable and detachable straps - beach goers can wear them crossed over at the back or tied around your neck.
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Simply the breast rating
: 5/5
How to find a flattering bikini for any body type
According to
the best swimwear for pear body shapes is a high-cut swimsuit to add length to your legs.
For those with a straight body type, the underwear brand suggests a ruched swimwear option to create shape and emphasise your legs.
For hourglass curves, the brand suggests a strappy swimwear style, or triangle bikini.
For apple body shapes, an underwired bikini is best to work with your natural volume with a crinkle high-waist bikini brief.
For round body shapes, supportive cups are a must and a high-cut leg will add poise to your swimwear body pose.
Push Up Triangle Bikini Top, £13
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Although this Boohoo bikini top looked alright, the overall quality felt poor - one wave and you're fully flashing the other beach goers
Currently slashed to just £13, this
Yes, the price is amongst the lowest in the market - but that is also reflected in the quality.
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Despite tying the straps as tight as possible, it offered virtually no support - think going for a
This is a personal preference, of course, but I also didn't appreciate the bright white colour - it was giving hospital vibes and
Simply the breast rating
: 1/5
Padded Push-Up Bikini Top Indonesia, £30
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If you're after a mega push-up effect, I advise checking out the high street retailer Calzedonia
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I rarely shop at Calzedonia - however, it's safe to say their
While at £30 this Padded Push-Up Bikini Top was on the more high-end side, it's a worthwhile investment, in my opinion.
The soft padding and the clever placement of the underwiring added volume to my boobs in a second - not to mention the vibrant red colour which made me feel like a goddess.
Teamed with golden jewellery - or perhaps a statement necklace - this fiery red bikini is bound to made heads turn on the beach.
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Simply the breast rating
: 5/5.
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