How to Find a Plus Size Bathing Suit that Fits!

The perfect swimsuit for a plus-sized woman:

flatters the wearer, supports a large bosom and hides any problem areas.

If you know how to shop and fit a bathing suit, you can use detailing, pattern and color to flatter your figure regardless of your shape or size.

Select one of the 5 types of plus size bathing suit options.

  • Choose skirted swimwear, tankinis, blouson tops, shortinis or one-piece swimsuits.
  • Tankinis replace the triangle bikini top with a tank top.
  • A skirted bathing suit adds a piece of fabric resembling a skirt over any one-piece bathing suit.
  • Shortinis replace the small bikini bottom with a pair of shorts.
  • A blouson bathing suit has a flowing top attached to the one-piece swimsuit.

Try a plus size bathing suit one size larger than your normal dress size.

When your bathing suit is too tight it cuts into any excess flesh and makes you appear larger.

Swimsuit straps should lie comfortably on your shoulders, without digging into your flesh. Reduce lumps and bumps by selecting swimwear that glides and skims over the body.

Use ruching and criss-cross elements to camouflage problem areas.

Reduce the appearance of a large belly with fabric draped and ruched across the stomach.

Create a smaller waist and body contouring with a criss-cross design across your midsection.

Choose a bathing suit with high Lycra content.

Buy swimsuits with a Lycra content between 10 and 15 percent. The Lycra in the swimsuit will compress the flesh without creating any bulges.

A bathing suit with this stretchy fabric retains its shape during walking, swimming and lounging near the pool.

Balance wide hips with an optical illusion.

Swimwear with v-necks will slim a large frame. Draw the eye upwards with halter-tops to balance large hips.

If you have small breasts and large hips, choose a suit with a colorful small print for the top. Pair the top with a dark-colored bottom, short or skirt.

Buy a suit with inside construction. Select suit with support features in the tummy, bust and bottom. Look for plus size swimwear that have underwire bra support and double linings.

Final Plus Size Bathing Suit Tips:

  1. Avoid fabrics and swimwear details that make you look larger. Refrain from wearing shiny fabrics and large prints.
  2. Big prints make you look larger, whole diagonal and vertical stripes are more slimming.
  3.  Want to showcase your body after dropping a few pounds? Wear matte colored swimwear. Shiny fabrics draw attention to any lumps on your body.
  4. Stick to darker tones like black and brown, or choose colors close to your skin tone.
  5. Avoid buying any swimsuit in a light fabric. The bathing suit may become sheer when it is wet.

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