{"id":114763,"date":"2017-08-13T05:03:36","date_gmt":"2017-08-13T10:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=114763"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:44:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:44:10","slug":"plus-size-swimwear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/plus-size-swimwear\/","title":{"rendered":"Plus size swimwear on a budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

There is absolutely no reason why plus size sistas can\u2019t be fabulous at the beach. It\u2019s taken decades for swimwear designers to catch on to the fact that, hey, full-figured women like to swim, sunbathe, and worship the sun just like their thinner counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re pear shaped, apple shaped, big breasted, sporting a lot of junk in the trunk, or you\u2019ve just had a baby and you\u2019re getting used to sagging skin (yep, skin does that), we\u2019ve got a nice hodgepodge of sultry one-pieces, cute tankinis, and everything in between for plus-size fashionistas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect in pink<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Plus Size Lace-Up Swimsuit, $29.90, Forever21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This suit from Forever21 is unforgettably festive, thanks to a bright pink color that looks vibrant on any skin tone<\/a> and a trendy, lace-up front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-piece swimsuits<\/a> tend to be figure flattering, because the material shapes and contours your stomach and bum. Plus, you have thick straps to support the chest, and some padding for extra lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you’ll need is some black flip flops and a sun hat, and you’re ready to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dress for (Swimwear) Success<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Plus Size Croft & Barrow Crossover Swimdress, $44, Kohl’s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A crossover bodice and smart use of animal print give this suit the right balance of fun and function! The built-in bra and adjustable straps deliver support, while the pattern draws the eye up to your chest. A solid black waist and skirt slim the hips and balance your shape. If you don’t fancy the animal print, you can pick up the same suit with a polka-dot top half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charismatic in color<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Women’s Plus Size Control Watercolor Stripe High Neck Tankini Swim Top-Beach Betty, $19.98, Target<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

High-waisted suits<\/a> are trending right now, and this set from Target will flatter! The bottom comes up past your belly button, leaving you with a smooth and flat-looking stomach shape. And, the sporty tankini style top covers your bust completely. A zipper in the back supports the chest and guarantees a lifted shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 80s-inspired colors are perfect for the beach, and we love the corresponding orange bottoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated black one-piece<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Mesh Moment Keyhole Swimsuit, $29.80 at forever21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The color black \u2014 it\u2019s always in fashion, and it\u2019s got that magical slimming effect. Just like a black dress, a black swimsuit should be in every woman\u2019s closet. Find one with good tummy control and you\u2019ll be set to conquer the world. Or at least the beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lbd, beach style<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Studded Band Swimdress, $44.99, Full Beauty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Why not wear your LBD to shore? This swimdress is simple, yet flattering. Black looks fabulous on everyone, and the embroidered band at the top of the bust adds enough color to keep it interesting. The net-like fabric will have you feeling like you’re not wearing much (in a good way) \u2014 you’ll be able to float through the waves in a comfortable garment with plenty of padding. If we could compare this piece to something, it would be a lingerie dress that’s sexy, simple and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PIN up style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Those seemingly conservative, but really quite suggestive, one-pieces from the 50s are making a comeback. To borrow Marilyn Monroe\u2019s flirty beach look, go with a halter top one-piece.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit – Kona Sol, $39.99, Target\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Carefully placed details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before trying on a suit, examine its most eye-popping feature, because that is the area people will focus on when you wear the suit. Make sure you\u2019re only highlighting one of your more positive assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A little pattern or color around the waistline adds definition to your figure and also makes your suit memorable, in a literal pool of other suits. As well, other elements of texture \u2013 like belts and ruffles and wraps \u2013 enhance the elegance of your suit and showcase your curves (in a good way). Solid color suits with simple, colorful details are a great place to start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirtinis and tankinis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can totally do two pieces. In fact, two-pieces are easier to shop for than one-pieces. There aren\u2019t as many rules for this realm of swimwear as there are with one-pieces, but try not to go for a pattern that will swallow you hole. For example, if you\u2019ve got a busy top, get a solid color bottom (and vice versa). This is especially true if you\u2019ve got a round body type.<\/p>\n\n\n

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V-Neck Racerback Tankini Top – Kona Sol, $27.99, Target<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Take caution with super long shorts or skirts. The higher the cut, the thinner and longer your legs will look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All about the prints<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Forbidden Fruit Swimsuit, $27.80 at Forever21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A bold, consistent print has a slimming effect by camouflaging any \u201clumps or bumps\u201d by tricking the eye into continuing the pattern.
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Plus size bikini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the hottest trends in plus size swimsuits is the number of stylish bikinis offer in plus sizes. The key to rocking the plus-size bikini is confidence. If you’re remotely uncomfortable showing an extra bit of skin, skip this option and go with safer options.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bombshell Bikini Top and Bottom, $12.80 and $11.80 at Forever21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Cutout Craze Bikini Set, $27.80 at forever21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Women\u2019s Plus-Size Mix and Match Collection, $22.99-$49.99 at Target<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Which swimwear piece is your favorite? Let us know below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There is absolutely no reason why plus size sistas can\u2019t be fabulous at the beach. It\u2019s taken decades for swimwear designers to catch on to the fact that, hey, full-figured women like to swim, sunbathe, and worship the sun just like their thinner counterparts. Whether you\u2019re pear shaped, apple shaped, big breasted, sporting a lot… Read More »Plus size swimwear on a budget<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":854,"featured_media":124189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[303932],"class_list":["post-114763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-plus-size"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":124189,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/plus-size-swimwear-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114763","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/854"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=114763"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114763\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/124189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=114763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=114763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=114763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}