Flattering Plus Size Swimwear
The best plus size swimwear plays up your best features while downplaying the areas you’re less happy with.
If you are fuller on the bottom, look for a one-piece swimsuit or a tankini that is darker on the bottom and brighter on the top. This draws attention to the parts you want to accentuate.
Another way to highlight and enhance cleavage and draw the eye upward is to choose a swimsuit with a low-cut neckline. Boy-cut bottoms are another good choice because they are not only comfortable – they will also minimize large hips and give an illusion of a smaller rear end. It’s best to avoid revealing bottoms that will make you uncomfortable.
Take a look at this colorblock swimsuit
Swimsuits with halter-tops or molded under-wire cups with a wide band are a great option for a bigger chest.
A flattering halter top swimsuit
While a one-piece swimsuit is an obvious choice if you want to cover your tummy, tankinis with a longer top give you a young, modern look and still provide tummy coverage.
A feminine, sexy Halter Tankini Swimsuit
A very flattering longer-top tankini 
The best plus size swimwear is comfortable. This is in fact true for any swimsuit, regardless of the size or who wears it. If you keep tagging at your swimsuit in an attempt to get more coverage, or if you look painfully uncomfortable in your swimsuit, you will not look attractive. So if you need to go for a larger size, just do it.
The right fit is far more important than the number on the tag. No one will be reading the size on your tag anyway and hey, you can always cut it off. 
Your mission is to find a swimsuit that makes you feel comfortable and feels like YOU.
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Ashleigh responds:
Posted: March 28th, 2008 at 8:45 am →
Some of these are great even if you are not plus-size. I love that tankini, will check it out. Thanks.
Deb responds:
Posted: March 28th, 2008 at 2:50 pm →
I love that you posted photos…it helps with my swimsuit shopping!
I’d rather do it online than in a fluorescent-lit dressing room!
MomGrind responds:
Posted: March 30th, 2008 at 5:35 pm →
Ashleigh: You’re welcome!
Deb: I agree. Online is way better. I just try to make sure that at least return shipping will be free (it is at bluefly).
JM responds:
Posted: April 9th, 2008 at 5:33 pm →
I think another thing that should be mentioned is that if you are unhappy with the size of your thighs, wearing those cute boyshort bottoms are often a big no-no: the straight cut on the thigh will often make your leg look thicker, as will horizontal stripes.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: April 9th, 2008 at 5:38 pm →
JM – thank you for your comment. It does make a lot of sense. Those boyshorts sure look cute on models, though.
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Posted: June 20th, 2010 at 10:28 pm →
they were all nice swim wear and your tips are very relevant not only for women who are plus size but also for all sizes. you are right that when choosing the swim wear for ourselves we should go for comfort more than anything else, and choose the one that will flaunt our asset and hide our flaws. having the right fit, design & style of swimwear will not only give us comfort but also it will build confidence. and being confident will make us even more beautiful and smart looking in our swim wear.