Plus Size Swimwear for the curvy gal

Leanne · 04-13-2010, 08:20 PM

I am considering going swimming for the first time in 3 years and I need to buy a swim suit. Can anyone recommend something that is stylish and as flattering as bathers can possibly be. I'm probably most self conscious about my butt and thighs.

plus size swimwear

Sarah Nerd · 04-14-2010, 06:16 AM

Torrid has nice ones. Another place to look if you like a little more coverage is "Motherhood" the maternity store. My youngest "baby" is 6, but I still check out the swimsuits they have because they always have the ones that cover your upper thighs and they go up to 3x.

Voluptuous1 · 04-14-2010, 07:46 AM

I've been shopping online for swimsuits for a couple of years now. If you know your size, it's probably the easiest way to do your shopping, because the malls (ones by me, at least) don't have the greatest selection of plus-size swimwear.

Check out this site: Swimsuits <-- they have a really good selection with lots (hundreds!) of customer reviews, so you know exactly how the suit will fit.

Stella · 04-23-2010, 08:27 AM

The site you referred to get a good and comfort swimsuit is quiet helpful and i have ordered 2 swimsuits for me and 1 for my friend and i am much happy to get the swimsuit of this design of my size,
Thanks

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Originally Posted by Voluptuous1

I've been shopping online for swimsuits for a couple of years now. If you know your size, it's probably the easiest way to do your shopping, because the malls (ones by me, at least) don't have the greatest selection of plus-size swimwear.

Check out this site: Swimsuits <-- they have a really good selection with lots (hundreds!) of customer reviews, so you know exactly how the suit will fit.

Jenna · 05-04-2010, 03:50 AM

Hmm...thanks for the Motherhood tip I hadn't considered that. My baby is 16 months (today actually!) but this will be the first time I have look ed for a swimsuit since her birth...

chunkys · 05-04-2010, 07:54 AM

You know I remember back in the day before my "woman" self grew, and I hating this time of year because I could never find a top that would fit the little itty bittys that I had, now I need to hate it more for the bigger than bitties that I have.

Its a never ending circle, and I will be sure to check out both places too.

Prasog · 05-09-2010, 12:24 PM

Online my number on shop is Love Your Peaches. Janelle Lowe, the owner has a wonderful variety of suits. For scuba wear and suits go to Junonia.com.

chubbymia · 05-10-2010, 04:42 AM

I love shopping plus size bathing suit at Bikini Sunshine and Modcloth. Let me show you the bathing suit I bought last weekend. My Mom choose this for me because I just can't decide which one best fits for my body.

Skinny2fat · 05-10-2010, 05:42 AM

I love that suite ChubbyMia. It's very 1950's pinup stylish, which is still very popular in the pinup community. Those suits are perfect for a curvy girl's shape!

Voluptuous1 · 05-10-2010, 06:20 PM

Beautiful suit, Mia!

JoAnna=] · 05-11-2010, 10:28 PM

I recently bought 2 swim suits at this website.

http://www.alwaysforme.com/

I am a lover of Torrid, but its pretty pricey, but at this website i was able to find some cheaper suits that were probably cuter than torrids. My swimsuit fits like a glove, i got a ton of compliments on it, check it out, you just may find something you like.

more2love · 05-12-2010, 06:21 AM

Wow, I love those suits, thanks JoAnna! Starting to save up for these...

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JoAnna=] · 05-14-2010, 11:56 PM

No problem More2Love, im a big online shopper. Hope you can get what u really like =]

AwesomeFrances · 05-15-2010, 04:38 AM

If you've got some money to splash around, Monif C have some pretty amazing suits - http://www.monifc.com/plus-size-swimwear.html

Also there are some cute bikinis and monokinis (I NEVER thought I'd see a monokini for plus sizes!) at this shop on etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ByRoDesigns

ErinLovestheWeb · 05-15-2010, 10:02 PM

I don't know about specific stores, but the tip I have is to look for a tankini. I love the fact that I can mix and match. Generally with one piece suits I find ones that are great for my upper but don't cover my lower well enough, or the other I like the way they fit on my bum and thighs but they don't have enough support for my top.

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Leanne Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 129 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Mood:	Plus Size Swimwear for the curvy gal I am considering going swimming for the first time in 3 years and I need to buy a swim suit. Can anyone recommend something that is stylish and as flattering as bathers can possibly be. I'm probably most self conscious about my butt and thighs. plus size swimwear

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04-14-2010, 06:16 AM	#2
Sarah Nerd Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kent Ohio Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Mood:	Torrid has nice ones. Another place to look if you like a little more coverage is "Motherhood" the maternity store. My youngest "baby" is 6, but I still check out the swimsuits they have because they always have the ones that cover your upper thighs and they go up to 3x.

04-14-2010, 07:46 AM	#3
Voluptuous1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 221 Thanks: 20 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts My Mood:	I've been shopping online for swimsuits for a couple of years now. If you know your size, it's probably the easiest way to do your shopping, because the malls (ones by me, at least) don't have the greatest selection of plus-size swimwear. Check out this site: Swimsuits <-- they have a really good selection with lots (hundreds!) of customer reviews, so you know exactly how the suit will fit.

05-04-2010, 03:50 AM	#5
Jenna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Mood:	Hmm...thanks for the Motherhood tip I hadn't considered that. My baby is 16 months (today actually!) but this will be the first time I have look ed for a swimsuit since her birth...

05-04-2010, 07:54 AM	#6
chunkys Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 90 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts My Mood:	You know I remember back in the day before my "woman" self grew, and I hating this time of year because I could never find a top that would fit the little itty bittys that I had, now I need to hate it more for the bigger than bitties that I have. Its a never ending circle, and I will be sure to check out both places too.

05-09-2010, 12:24 PM	#7
Prasog Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midwest. Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Mood:	Online my number on shop is Love Your Peaches. Janelle Lowe, the owner has a wonderful variety of suits. For scuba wear and suits go to Junonia.com.

05-10-2010, 04:42 AM	#8
chubbymia Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts My Mood:	I love shopping plus size bathing suit at Bikini Sunshine and Modcloth. Let me show you the bathing suit I bought last weekend. My Mom choose this for me because I just can't decide which one best fits for my body.

05-10-2010, 05:42 AM	#9
Skinny2fat Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Mood:	I love that suite ChubbyMia. It's very 1950's pinup stylish, which is still very popular in the pinup community. Those suits are perfect for a curvy girl's shape!

05-10-2010, 06:20 PM	#10
Voluptuous1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 221 Thanks: 20 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts My Mood:	Beautiful suit, Mia!

05-11-2010, 10:28 PM	#11
JoAnna=] Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 115 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts My Mood:	I recently bought 2 swim suits at this website. http://www.alwaysforme.com/ I am a lover of Torrid, but its pretty pricey, but at this website i was able to find some cheaper suits that were probably cuter than torrids. My swimsuit fits like a glove, i got a ton of compliments on it, check it out, you just may find something you like.

05-12-2010, 06:21 AM	#12
more2love Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 189 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts My Mood:	Wow, I love those suits, thanks JoAnna! Starting to save up for these... Picture 2.jpg Picture 1.jpg Picture 3.jpg

05-14-2010, 11:56 PM	#13
JoAnna=] Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 115 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts My Mood:	No problem More2Love, im a big online shopper. Hope you can get what u really like =]

05-15-2010, 04:38 AM	#14
AwesomeFrances Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts My Mood:	If you've got some money to splash around, Monif C have some pretty amazing suits - http://www.monifc.com/plus-size-swimwear.html Also there are some cute bikinis and monokinis (I NEVER thought I'd see a monokini for plus sizes!) at this shop on etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ByRoDesigns

05-15-2010, 10:02 PM	#15
ErinLovestheWeb Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 136 Thanks: 19 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts My Mood:	I don't know about specific stores, but the tip I have is to look for a tankini. I love the fact that I can mix and match. Generally with one piece suits I find ones that are great for my upper but don't cover my lower well enough, or the other I like the way they fit on my bum and thighs but they don't have enough support for my top.