Total beginner here who wants to take some lessons soon. I usually wear around a 1X or 2X, but the bigger (heh) issue is that I have very large breasts. I bought a speedo one piece back in college that fit the rest of my body well, but the breast coverage was…sub-optimal.
I’d definitely prefer a sporty one piece. It would also be ideal if it was under $100, because while I’m serious and hoping to start learning soon, I’m also planning on getting top surgery sometime next year, so hopefully I won’t need this swimsuit for longer than a year. But I’m flexible on price if someone has a really good recommendation.
Some of Lands End’s tugless swimsuits come in cup sizing. They also come in short, regular, and long torso lengths, and two different leg opening heights. My favorite is the X-back style.
My wife is very busty and we’ve finally figured out the best option is for her to wear a sports bra style bikini swim top underneath her one piece of choice. Good luck!