I have one bathing suit for postpartum and it's fine. It's made to be slimming but it does cut in a bit at my hips and the top is just okay. I always liked full coverage bikinis before with a halter top and tie bottoms. The halter top gave me great support and the bottoms with the ties don't cut into my hips as much and I can adjust them as I lose weight (which I'm currently doing).

I've always looked bad in tankinis though. I have wider hips. I used to be more hourglass shaped but I've become more pear shaped as I've gotten older and especially after giving birth. I ordered a tankini hoping it would be better now but it's not, it looks terrible. I'd like coverage for my stomach though since I'm still battling the pudge and I have tons of stretch marks that are still fading. I'm hoping that next year I can get in shape enough and just not care about my stretch marks.

I want something fun and cute but that's also flattering. Any ideas? Anyone with a similar shape have any suggestions? I also don't want to spend a fortune. I'm currently between a size 10 and 12 if that helps and between a C and D for cup size (so I need support, preferably thicker straps).