5.21.2014

Plus Size Swimsuits That Don't Suck

ModCloth: Flamingo | Retro | Chevron | Seagulls
You guys, it's a rough world we live in when it takes (seriously) days to find a good swimsuit for us bigger girls. Here's what I hate most about swimsuit shopping, be it in person or online, some companies like the pretend that chunky ladies don't like the most common of summer activities. Hello, I'm a big girl and I like to swim and get my tan on, just make that cute suit you designed...bigger.

No but really, swimsuit shopping in general bothers me because, 1) no boob support, 2) those little skirt things, 3) tankini tops are weird. Why is it so hard to create a bathing suit with a bra in it? Like women want to be wearing silky nylon fabric without some support...come on now. I know I'm in the very small minority of women who actually like wearing a bra, but let's be real, unless you have real support in your swimsuit, nothing looks good in that area. Slap some under wire in there. Also, I assume that a lot of places think like this when designing for plus size..."oh, put a little skirt on it so she doesn't worry about her thighs showing! Oh, not to long though, still needs to be like the normal swimsuits! There, perfect!" No, no, not perfect, those skirts cut off right at the largest part of my thighs, what was the point of adding it? Nothing is modest or slimming about those poorly cut skirts. The only exception to this is the flamingo suit from ModCloth that is shown above and only because the skirt isn't frilly and I like the illusion sides. Final swimsuit pet peeve, tankini tops. Just because I don't get what the point of wearing a cami top is since they just float up once you're in the water anyway. Why not just wear a regular bikini top? Someone can explain that to me in the comments I guess.
Torrid: Pink | Multi-Color | Swimsuits For All: Black Fringe | Dragonfruit
Anyway! I found some suits I actually like and now I need to figure out which to buy! I need a one piece because I'll be running a camp this summer and the dress code says no two pieces, but I also really love that the high waisted two pieces are back on trend and want one because I plan on spending too much time at Lake Erie this summer, you know, since it's like right here. These are my favorites and while not all of them have as much support in them as I'd prefer, the reviews seemed positive and if worse comes to worse I can just sew an old bra into one. I should probably just sew my own suit altogether.
Torrid: Tie-Dye | Swimsuits For All: Polka Dots | ModCloth: Blue Fringe
All of my current suits are from Victoria's Secret but I see that they are becoming less and less accommodating to the big girls, which is depressing because I love their stuff. But I had some good luck with finding suits at ModCloth, Torrid, and Swimsuits For All. Which of these do you like best? How do you feel about swimsuit shopping?


20 comments:

  1. Okay, Chels, LOVE this post...but hate that the models are still not true....seriously there is absolutely no cellulite on their legs? I know..photo shop. I wish I could photo shop my legs before I go to the beach or pool! LOL! That is my biggest hang up...I HATE my legs! That is why I hate swimwear shopping/wearing! As usual I love reading your posts! You are real, and practical! LOVE it! Thank you!

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  2. Since I've gotten older, I just like showing less, and so I LOVE the old school swimsuits or skirts with a one piece. I just love skirts. I think my favs here are the polka dot two piece and the flamingo one piece. It is really hard to find a good fitting swimsuit that fits right in all the key places. And I LOATHE swimsuit shopping! -Jess L

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  3. These most certainly don't suck. I love the high waisted polka dot one!

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  4. You found some great options! I love the blue and white bikini (even though I normally end up choosing a 1 piece...)

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  5. Yeah it's annoying to not see the suits modeled on women who are actually plus size but at least we have a section of swimwear now! And thanks so much for the compliments!! Readers like you are why I keep coming back to this space! Thanks for reading along, Marcy!

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  6. I think I'm going to go with that polka dot two piece for my "beach" wear, now I just have to figure out which one piece would be best. That's my one problem with looking online is that I don't know how they'll fit!

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  7. I think I'm leaning towards that one! It's just too cute and doesn't show too much tummy.

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  8. Me too! I just love the high waisted two piece trend so I couldn't pass that one up!

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  9. Those are some great options. It's funny how the plus size suits aren't on all plus size models. But maybe in the eyes of the designers they are. Weird. Very cute collection, though. :-)


    Kelly
    www.alovelylifeindeed.com

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  10. Chels, Wanted to ask you, found some cute suits on Modcloth. The ones' I'm liking not seeing in talls..long torso in the one pieces. I've read some of the notes on the ones I like..saying "runs small, size up".....

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  11. love the title of your post!
    it's also hard to find a cute suit for a woman of "wise years" LOL
    have a great holiday weekend
    Brett

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  12. I think your best bet is to try them on. I know it's not the easiest to shop online and just hope for the best, but read all the reviews and the return policies and try a few!

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  13. Thanks, Brett!! Hope you enjoy it as well!

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  14. These are so cute! Loving the black and white take on the "yellow polka dot bikini" made to fit curvier girls. Never was a fan of the low cut bikini bottoms(tend to cut circulation or chafe). Also, that chevron tankini is definitely my fav!

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  15. Just saw this but thanks, friend! I was just looking through their site yesterday actually and was pretty impressed!

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  16. I actually ended up buying that polka dot one! I love it so much!

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  17. Really? how well does it fit? I thought about getting it myself but I went with a tankini instead, not sure if it would fit well.

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  18. I looove it! The bottoms are a bit longer than I'd like, but I have a shorter torso.

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  19. I have a short torso so the bottoms are longer than I'd like, it comes up higher on my ribs than I'd prefer, but other than that I really like it. Top fits perfectly!

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