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M&S Collection

Secret Slimming™ Water Stripe Bandeau Swimsuit

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Product code: T529808

About this style

Stunning stripes make this Secret Slimming™ swimsuit a summer pick that you’re sure to love. Offering support for a sleek silhouette, this bandeau swimsuit has removable straps and our clever Sun Smart technology to keep skin protected, as well as StayNEW™ Chlorine Resist to keep its pattern bold and bright.

Details & care

Item details

Model Height: 5ft 8"/173cm

Model is wearing size: 8

Fit and style

Lined

Padded

Control: Tummy control

Non wired

Added stretch

Composition

83% polyamide, 17% elastane , Lining - 75% polyamide, 25% elastane , Padding - 100% polyester, Body lining - 100% polyester, (exclusive of trimmings)

Care

Wash at 40°C

Do not bleach

Do not tumble dry

Do not iron

Do not dry clean

Reviews (48)

3.6

65% Recommended this product

Mentions
09 September 2019C7tyBlue5

Nice costume

Yes, I recommend this

The costume is lovely, has good support. However I don’t find it’s true to size. It was extremely tight and cut in a little around the straps.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Good

How did it fit?

Small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Good

How did it fit?

Small

05 September 2019Cath48

Swimsuit

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

No, I don't recommend this

Lovely swim suit but comes up small

Helpful?

04 September 2019123Nic

123Nic

Yes, I recommend this

A nice swimsuit but, unfortunately, the straps were too narrow for me so reluctantly I had to return it.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Support

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Support

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

04 September 2019JD57

Swim in style with this gem

Yes, I recommend this

I need a longer length costume and a plus size so they are difficult to find. This one is easy to get on and is very supportive. Yes it is a bit longer but I could do with another 1.5 inches.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Support

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Support

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

29 August 2019P4nther

Lovely costume, shame about the size

No, I don't recommend this

Yesterday I purchased 3 items from one of the York stores. I bought Secret Slimming™ Water Stripe Bandeau Swimsuit, (Size 24 !!!!), Palm plunge halter neck swimsuit (Size 22) & a pair of linen shorts. As I prefer to try on items in the comfort of my own home, I purchased them straight away.Once home, showing my family my new purchases, I realised that this swimsuit would absolutely NOT fit, I even wondered if it was wrongly labeled. Even my friend who is a size 6 - 8 said it would only just fit her. Whilst I appreciate it's supposed to be a "secret slimming swim suit", there was absolutely no way it was going to fit and when held alongside the swimsuit that's "Smaller" (according to the label,) the "Bigger" swimsuit must have been 8 sizes smaller. Very VERY disappointed

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

Very small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

Very small

29 August 2019Gaby44

different

Yes, I recommend this

I bought this because there are so few 8 long swimsuits. Excellent fit on top but tiny bit big around top of my legs. Very comfortable to swim in and makes a change from the boring basic costume . Lovely colours.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Style

Excellent

Support

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Style

Excellent

Support

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

27 August 2019Tyneside100

Swimwear

Yes, I recommend this

Good reliable swimsuit purchased for sea swimming rather than sunbathing.Have purchased this style previously - good fit.Managed to buy in sale so-win Win

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

27 August 2019Madalice

Great for smaller sizes

Yes, I recommend this

I loved this but the pattern did nothing for me - being a plus size the stripes were going in the wrong direction and the top part was just too bulky, so it was returned. I think on a smaller person it would be fabulous.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Support

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Support

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

27 August 2019pwdub

1

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

No, I don't recommend this

I returned this swimsuit, very poor quality, bad fit, it was all creased, Marks and Spencer have lost their way with their sizes and quality.

Helpful?

26 August 2019Marcie51

Flattering

Yes, I recommend this

A flattering swimsuit for all ages. Excellent support but comfortable to wear.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

24 August 2019Toptubs

Water stripe swimsuit

Yes, I recommend this

Not a great fit and colour not as expected. Returned.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

21 August 2019Becky43

Returned, not a good fit

No, I don't recommend this

There are not many long swimsuits, so having found one in my size I ordered. Very disappointing, the white background colour looked dull and faded. I get all my swim suits from m&s, bring back the styles from a couple of years ago, and some bright colours please ! Lacking in style and shape !

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

Support

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

Support

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

18 August 2019ClarissaPercy

Waste of money

No, I don't recommend this

I liked the style and pattern, and the fit. However, after only 4 days the thread started to come away on the breast support, which made wearing it very itchy and uncomfortable. Then on the fifth day the loop that held one of the shoulder straps came apart. The costume held up pretty well because there is good support, but after about 10 minutes (gentle) swimming the whole thing came down. A good thing we were swimming privately! I’m really annoyed at the poor quality, especially since I bought it at full price and now I discover that it’s massively discounted.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Good

Support

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Good

Support

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

14 August 2019loveajumper

slimming swimwear

Yes, I recommend this

Can we worn strapless so back is quite high and its tighter around the top. Suggest go up a size otherwise it could be a struggle to get it on and off especially if it is wet!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Style

Excellent

Support

Good

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Style

Excellent

Support

Good

How did it fit?

A bit small

07 August 2019carproc

My water stripe Bandeau Swimsuit

Yes, I recommend this

This swimsuit looks great and feels good. I cannot comment on the durability or if it retains its colour but judging by previous swimsuit purchases I am sure this one will pass the test.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

07 August 2019Tryingmybestat62

Super design

Yes, I recommend this

I would never have bought this design but fit was just amazing .... Bought three costumes last minute online for my holiday and was really thrilled with them ...will only get swimwear from M&S in the future as fit is just the best ...well done swimwear buyers and technologists !!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

06 August 2019foolish

good costume

Yes, I recommend this

My wife loves the swimming costume

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

06 August 2019Moongaze

Not much give

Yes, I recommend this

This swim suit is very tight , not much give that some swimsuits have very supportive would suggest one size larger than your usual size .

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Excellent

How did it fit?

Small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Excellent

How did it fit?

Small

04 August 2019CDS

Disappointing Colour

No, I don't recommend this

I should have read the other reviews before ordering. The picture online looked bright and vibrant, but when the swimsuit arrived I was surprised by the dull sandy colour stripe which made the overall colour very dull and washed out. Sorry to say I returned it which was a shame as the number of longer length swimsuits is very limited.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

Support

Average

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

Support

Average

How did it fit?

A bit large

02 August 2019JulesE

Slimming swimsuit

Yes, I recommend this

Great fit and the straps are very comfortable. If it wears as well as my previous M&S swimsuits I will be delighted.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Support

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

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