Cute Plus-Size Swimsuits Are Hard to Come By, But These 23 Are Winners
Swimsuit styles are as varied and diverse as the people who wear them. There can be full, medium, or very minimal coverage; retro and modern silhouettes; and every color (or print or playful detail) in the rainbow. But we'll admit that finding the best options—the ones that make us feel next-level amazing—can be a challenge, especially for those women who wear size 14 and above. So we did the searching for you.
The best plus-size swimsuits this season come by way of bold, colorful prints; slinky silhouettes; and exciting metallic hardware. They also come in a range of prices and sizes—with most pieces going up to 3XL. Feel free to pick your favorite or stock up on a few. Either way, keep scrolling for every swimsuit gem available now.
By way of Australia, this indie label's size-inclusive wrap swimsuits are making us do a double take.
Okay, I think I need everything in my bikini drawer to be this pretty color.
Who said black one-pieces need to be boring?
This Colombian swimwear brand has been a fan favorite among Miami beachgoers for years, but now that it's expanded its size range to up to a 3X, I'm even more excited to grab a piece for myself.
You Swim may be one of the most size-inclusive bathing suit brands out there. It carries suits made of universal stretch fabric in two sizes, with one size that fits up to a U.S. 24.
Gorgeous.
I just bought this ruffle-top swimsuit on sale, and honestly, I don't think I've ever been so excited to receive a package in my life.
Adorable.
This brand specializes in pieces for larger busts, going up to a 42DD.
Cuup doesn't just make extra-supportive bras—its swimwear line is quite expansive.
This top is so chic.
Another Villa Fresca feast for the eyes.
Another chic can't-miss Eloquii find.
This one-piece is perfect for any warm-weather vacation to the tropics.
This one is beyond elegant.
Andie Swim has been making waves for its form-first approach to inclusive swimwear.
The O-ring detail on this one-piece just pulls the entire swimsuit together.
In my Meredith Blake era.
This affordable find is so pretty.
This looks rich.
Okay, Eloquii. I see you!
I'll never say no to glitter.
Another moldable ribbed one-piece that everyone will love.
Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the emergence of jorts (or jean shorts for the uninitiated). At Who What Wear, Ana is responsible for delivering smart, insightful, personality-driven shopping guides and trend features for a digital-first generation.Before joining Who What Wear, Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)
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