The world is beginning to
come around to the idea that beauty does not end at a size four, and everyone
wants to look their best even in that very skin-baring garment known as the
swimsuit. Yes, the dreaded swimsuit that leaves some feeling that their flaws are
blatantly exposed; some women fear as well that swimsuits that cover the skin still
do nothing to camouflage all of our bumps and bulges. But why should plus-sized
women have to choose between either the self-inflicted ban from the beach or
feeling exposed and self-conscious in a swimsuit clearly designed for someone
else.
In the past, finding any clothing above size 12, including sexy swimsuits
(which should be purchased a size larger to avoid clinginess) was nearly
impossible. However, this was also before the advent of the Internet and online
shopping which opened up a whole new world of possibilities. The online shopping revolution combined with the fashion industry’s new focus on plus-sized
trends has made it easier than ever to find sexy swimwear size eight and above.
Retailers in the past were restricted to selling only swimsuits at a
brick-and-mortar store, severely limiting the available color, size, and style
options, but with the dawn of online shopping, retailers can stock many more
items since they are not constricted by the size of the display floor.
Being able to shop for
swimsuits online means that everyone can find a flattering swimsuit and feel
just like one of the many plus-sized models now getting the attention they
deserve. Plus-sized beauties like Ashley Graham (who was the first plus-sized model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition)
and Allesandra Garcia (who was recently featured on the cover of SLiNK) are the
representatives of a new trend in fashion, and designers are taking notice. New
designs are here, and online retailers have more in stock than ever before. Let’s
face it, the “skirt” for plus-sized one-piece swimsuits doesn’t cover much but
thankfully trends are changing and designers are giving us plus-size girls many
different flattering choices. Some of the best options for women’s swimsuits include skirtinis, which make useof the skirtin a more
flattering way than traditional designs would suggest. Another choice allows
the ladies to mix a bikini top with bottoms that begin at the natural waist and
end at the top of the thigh for another figure-flattering look with definite
sex appeal.The skiritinis available at swimsuitsforall are longer, reaching the
mid leg, and combined with the new tankini tops that fall at the top of the
thigh, these suits are very flattering on everyone.
Designers like the aptly-named Alessandro Sartori are borrowing slimming
details that “trick” the eye, using techniques such as triangle insets at the
waist in a different color which causes the eye to see an hourglass figure.
Likewise choosing a slim panel on the sides of the tankini top with a lighter
color combined with a dark front panel with piping causes the body to look
slimmer. Other designers are opting for swimsuits that appear to be sundresses
with an A-line ruffled skirt that ends at mid-thigh. To see these and more
trendy plus-sized swimsuit options, head over to the swimsuitsforall website
and peruse. It’s taken some time, but sexy figure-flattering swimsuits that
make you feel great are now easier than ever to browse through and purchase
online. It’s a good time to be a plus-sized woman.
