There are not many women with ideal figure parameters. Young ladies who are inclined to be overweight find it difficult to choose a swimsuit due to the individual characteristics of the body or its individual parts. Designers have specially developed stylish swimsuits for obese women, which allow you to disguise the nuances of your figure and focus on your existing advantages.
What should you consider when choosing a plus size swimsuit?
Fashion today is no longer focused only on thin women. This also applies to such a delicate part of a woman’s wardrobe as a swimsuit. Properly chosen, it can transform your figure: highlight your strengths and make your flaws invisible. But in order not to make a mistake in choosing, you need to know some rules.
Overweight women need to clearly understand and accept the characteristics of their figure, then the purchase will not disappoint.
When choosing, you need to consider:
- Female figure type.
When choosing a swimsuit for obese women with a belly, consider your body type - Swimsuit model.
- The material from which it is made.
- Color and design play an important role in body shaping.
Curvy stars in swimsuits: Anna Semenovich
Plus-size models and curvy stars in swimsuits: you can’t take your eyes off them
This “star plump” is from the category of cunning: she takes alluring poses on the beach, but does not want to appear in full height, trumping her main advantage - her breasts in a black swimsuit. Maybe by the end of the vacation in Sochi the viewer will see Anna Semenovich in all her glory? She just recently took up weight loss in earnest: she fasted under the supervision of a nutritionist for 4 days and called on fans to join her in the fight for slimness. Was it a success? It is not possible to evaluate it yet.
Anna Semenovich in Sochi. Photo: Instagram
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Swimsuit models
All swimsuits can traditionally be divided into 2 types: one-piece and separate. Swimsuit models are usually named based on the shape of the bodice. As a rule, they are found in both groups.
Mayo
Mayo is a regular one-piece swimsuit with fairly wide sewn-on straps, revealing to one degree or another the chest and back due to the neckline. These swimsuits are suitable for almost everyone.
The modern market offers a large number of different options for this model: sports, elegant, slimming. Maillot can effectively emphasize the advantages of a figure and hide some flaws - it is an ageless classic.
Bando
Bandeau - the name speaks for itself: bandage, ribbon. This bodice does not have ties or is complemented only by a narrow strap across the neck.
The advantage of this model is that it can visually enlarge the breasts due to various draperies, folds and frills. Recommended for full hips, as it visually balances them.
The closed version makes the figure slimmer and lengthens the legs. This elegant model can be used not only on the beach, but also at a party or in a cafe, if you complement it with a pareo and suitable jewelry.
Swimming in a bandeau is not very comfortable, even with a strap.
Halter
Halter - The wide straps of this bodice are tied or fastened at the neck. This is an analogue of the American armhole in clothes, so it visually increases the shoulders. Suitable for full hips, as it balances them.
A model that provides excellent breast support. Halter is a universal option. It emphasizes the beauty of a medium to large bust. Small breasts are visually enlarged if they have a push-up cup.
Swimwear in a closed version emphasizes the figure and makes it slimmer. In such swimsuits, women look impressive and stylish: by emphasizing the beauty of the bust, attention is diverted from other problem areas.
This swimsuit is comfortable to swim in.
Plange
Plunge is an unusual type of closed swimsuit with fairly deep cutouts both in the front and back. The plange slightly enlarges the chest and lengthens the neck.
The model is not intended for active movements or swimming; it is good for sunbathing. By pairing a plange with a pareo or a beach skirt, you can create a stylish and sexy beach outfit that will attract attention.
Tankini
Tankini is a two-piece swimsuit whose top is a full-fledged top, so it combines the advantages of closed and open swimsuits. Ideally hides figure flaws. The model makes the figure slimmer, hides the stomach and hips, and emphasizes the décolleté area.
Swimwear for obese women with a belly or massive hips in the form of a tankini is indispensable for beach holidays and swimming. One of the most successful and democratic finds in the beach fashion industry in recent years.
High neck
High neck (high neck) - a closed swimsuit with a neckline down to the collarbones in the front, a deeper neckline on the back. Lengthens the figure, so it suits almost everyone. High neck is a sports swimsuit and is comfortable to swim in.
Swim dress
Swimdress - the model is complemented by a skirt in separate and one-piece versions. Visually elongates the figure, makes it slimmer, and hides imperfections in the hip area.
In the case of a separate version, you can choose any bodice in accordance with your body type and breast characteristics. Under the skirt there can be swimming trunks, shorts or thongs.
A one-piece swimsuit is practically a dress and well hides the figure flaws of an overweight woman. An indispensable option for a figure with a prominent belly and excessively full hips.
Swim dress is suitable for swimming and active beach holidays.
Curvy stars in swimsuits: Natasha Koroleva
Before her 47th birthday, the “berry” rejuvenated herself - she cut off her perky bangs. A new hairstyle is not the only metamorphosis that has happened to Natasha during quarantine. The Queen gained weight - according to her, by 4 kilos - and her husband-trainer-bodybuilder-stripper did not save his wife from the extra centimeters.
A curvy body is a reason to hide from prying eyes? No matter how it is! Natasha sunbathes in a swimsuit at the dacha and reports on her leisure time on social networks. But she doesn’t want to show the whole truth: in the video in a bikini, the Queen covered herself with... a fur coat, playfully exposing her thigh, her bust, her waist.
Natasha Koroleva at the dacha. Photo: Instagram
Main selection criteria
A new swimsuit should not only correspond to fashion trends, but also be an adornment of a woman’s figure.
When choosing, pay attention to the following:
- Choosing the right size. A swimsuit that is even a little small will negate all the advantages of the style.
- The fabric should be dense, that is, the lycra content should be quite high, but comfortable.
- The combination of colors in the product depending on the type of figure. Avoid shiny or neon fabrics.
- The presence of tightening inserts in problem areas: waist, hips or chest.
- Preference for a swimsuit from a brand specializing in beachwear.
Size
Choosing the right size is the main task when choosing a swimsuit. Even the most fashionable swimsuit that is correctly selected in other respects looks unsightly if it is small in size. Therefore, it is very important to know the exact parameters of your body.
It is necessary to take measurements:
- the volume of the highest part of the chest and under the chest;
- Waist;
- hip volume;
- height.
Volumes vary, so be sure to repeat your measurements before purchasing a new swimsuit.
In Russia, size is defined as the circumference of the highest part of the chest in centimeters divided by 2. For example, size 48 means that the chest circumference is approximately 96 cm.
To convert a European size to a Russian one, just add 6 to the European one, that is, European size 38 corresponds to Russian size 44. American size is also easy to convert to Russian: add 34 to it.
Chinese sizes are marked with the letters S, M, L, XL and then the letters X are added. Clothes made in China are usually smaller than the declared international size.
There are markings on swimsuits, like on a linen bra: for example, 70A. The numbers indicate the volume under the bust, the letters indicate the difference between the volume of the uppermost part of the chest and under the bust:
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| 12-13 cm | 14-15 cm | 16-17 cm | 18-19 cm | 20-21 cm | 22-23 cm | 24-25 cm |
Another important parameter is growth. It is very important when choosing one-piece swimsuits. Russian manufacturers produce swimsuits in two height options: 158-164 cm or 170-176 cm.
European swimsuits are designed for heights of 165 cm, Chinese swimsuits are even smaller. If a woman’s height significantly exceeds that stated by the manufacturer, then a one-piece swimsuit is chosen one size larger: due to the elasticity of the fabric, it will stretch in length.
Below is a table for determining the size correspondence of swimsuits from different manufacturing countries:
| Russia | International | USA | Europe | Chest (cm) | Waist(cm) | Hip circumference (cm) |
| 40 | XS | 6 | 34 | 79-82 | 60-63 | 87-90 |
| 42 | S | 8 | 36 | 83-86 | 64-67 | 91-94 |
| 44 | M | 10 | 38 | 87-90 | 68-71 | 95-98 |
| 46 | L | 12 | 40 | 91-94 | 72-75 | 99-102 |
| 48 | XL | 14 | 42 | 95-98 | 76-79 | 103-106 |
| 50 | 2XL | 16 | 44 | 99-102 | 80-83 | 107-110 |
| 52 | 3XL | 18 | 46 | 103-106 | 84-87 | 111-114 |
| 54 | 4XL | 20 | 48 | 107-110 | 88-91 | 115-118 |
| 56 | 5XL | 22 | 50 | 111-114 | 92-94 | 119-122 |
Many manufacturing countries have adopted internal labeling of clothing, for example, Italy and Germany. Therefore, before purchasing a swimsuit, you need to carefully study the label or size chart on the manufacturer’s website.
Material
The fabric of a large size swimsuit, in order to keep its shape well, should contain a large amount of lycra 18-30%. The main thing is to focus on your own feeling of comfort.
If you want something lighter and airier, you can choose a swimsuit with mesh or lace inserts or details made of light fabrics. All this not only decorates, but also hides figure flaws well. Swimsuits for obese women with a belly may have mesh inserts at the waist.
Color
Overweight women can choose any colors, shades and patterns. Taboo - on neon and shiny fabrics.
Color and pattern serve to visually reduce volumes and emphasize the beauty of the female body. Contrasting vertical or diagonal lines mask the presence of a belly; the bright color of the bodice draws attention to the chest.
Basic rule: the darker part of the swimsuit visually reduces the part of the body, the lighter part increases it. Effective visual correction of the figure is based on a combination of colors and designs.
Today fashion dictates bright colors, complex tropical and marine prints. When choosing, you need to focus on your color type, and also not lose your sense of proportion and style. Black color is recommended only for one-piece swimsuits or for separate bottoms in the presence of a bright and optimistic top.
Cup type
To create a beautiful breast shape in swimsuits, various types of cups are used:
| Type of cup | Description | Note |
| Dense molded cup | Creates a beautiful breast shape. | Suitable for overweight women, but you need to carefully select the shape. |
| Cup with push-up effect | Visually enlarges the breasts due to additional inserts, which can be removable | Suitable for overweight women with small breasts |
| Cup with underwire | They can go not only along the bottom of the bodice, but also on the sides, collecting the chest. | Holds any breast well |
| Bandeau cup | In the modern version, it may have a frame or bones. | Not suitable for large breasts |
| Bust-balconette | Supports the chest from below, covering it only halfway. Creates additional volume. | Not suitable for large bust sizes |
| Cup with halter strap | The bottom of the bodice has a wide support band | Suitable for obese women |
| Cup tank | T-shirt bodice above the waist | Not for overweight women |
| Triangular cup | Thin cup, maybe with a push-up effect. | For the perfect figure |
Curvy stars in swimsuits: Anfisa Chekhova
The borders are closed, so celebrities are content with domestic resorts this year. In June, the starry landing party landed in Sochi: Lera Kudryavtseva, Evelina Bledans, Anfisa Chekhova - all with children - bask in the sun on the Black Sea. Anfisa Chekhova is the most active on Instagram with photos in a swimsuit, she says, at the request of workers.
“In my direct message, probably the most common request from men is: “Well, take a photo in a swimsuit already.” The order is completed, boys,” the star flirts.
A couple of years ago, Chekhova lost almost 30 kilos. And even though she didn’t become a Victoria’s Secret model, she’s extremely pleased with herself. By the way, the TV presenter prepared thoroughly for the beach season - we counted at least seven swimsuits on her!
Anfisa Chekhova in Sochi. Photo: Instagram
Type of swimsuit
Swimsuits are divided into 2 types:
- closed or merged;
- open or separate.
Swimsuits for obese women with a belly can be chosen not only closed, but also open. Best paired with a midriff-covering tankini top or a retro style with high-waist bottoms.
About plus size retro swimsuits for obese women
A plus size swimsuit in retro style is one of the models worthy of the attention of a woman with luxurious shapes who wants to look fashionable and sexy anytime and anywhere. Designers are once again inspired by true femininity, tenderness and elegance of a real lady. All this is expressed in retro collections of lingerie and swimwear, which are again at the peak of popularity today.
A sexy model in retro style is able to correct the proportions of a full figure
For plump young ladies, this situation only benefits them. The thing is that a retro swimsuit is an ideal opportunity to balance the proportions of your figure. And the main role here is, of course, given to panties with the highest possible waistline. This is an integral part of a vintage swimsuit.
The bust can be represented by a bandeau or halter model, as well as in some versions, a bustier top.
Retro style in swimsuits is also distinguished by the presence of drawings of a certain theme.
The main ones are the following:
- nautical print includes anchor, sea knots and shells;
- peas of all colors and sizes;
- contrasting stripes, the combination of black and white ethnic patterns is especially important.
It is worth noting that a retro-style swimsuit for obese women is also the sexiest model. The striking fit and trendy cut will make any woman feel desirable and stylish.
Brand
Italian manufacturers are recognized leaders in beach fashion. They do not ignore plus size women, creating high-quality outfits in accordance with the latest fashion trends.
High-quality swimsuits are produced in many countries. Branded models are distinguished by current styles and fashionable colors. World leaders prepare new products for each season.
The advantages of branded swimsuits are obvious:
- high quality tailoring;
- embodiment of fashion trends;
- use of the latest technologies in production;
- new high-class fabrics and accessories;
- a large assortment.
Types of swimsuits for obese women with a belly
Women with excessive fullness in the abdominal area should opt for a swimsuit that emphasizes the waistline with the help of cut, design, color, and slimming inserts.
You can also emphasize the winning parts of the figure: chest, hips, legs. Don’t forget about such fashionable and necessary things as beach dresses, tunics, skirts, pareos. They not only help hide body imperfections, but also serve as protection from excess ultraviolet radiation.
Separate
Modern designers offer a huge number of models of two-piece swimsuits for any body size and proportions. There is no point in giving up an open swimsuit if your figure is not ideal.
Swimsuits for obese women with a belly in a separate version should consist of high panties that reach the waist, discreet colors and patterns, made of dense fabric, tightening, but not digging into the body.
The top is selected depending on the bust size and body proportions. For women with a belly, A-line tankinis are ideal. If your breasts are small, you need to choose models with push-up. The colors and designs can be bright, and the decor varied.
Many brands do not offer sets, but separate swimming trunks and a bra - this is a great opportunity to take into account the characteristics of each woman. Under a good top, you can buy different versions of swimming trunks: shorts, with a skirt, with a high waist. Conversely, one bottom option can be complemented with several bodices of different styles and colors.
Closed
One-piece suits for overweight women are a win-win option; in a modern version, such a beach suit will definitely become a decoration.
The basic rule when choosing: a swimsuit should be perfectly tailored and emphasize the waist. Color and pattern play an important role. Contrasting stripes running towards the center or diagonally visually make the belly smaller. Various draperies perform the same role and look impressive.
With a skirt
One of the latest proposals from designers, which is gaining more and more fans, is swimsuits with a skirt (swimdress) in various versions. Separate and one-piece swimsuits are complemented by a skirt of different lengths, sometimes reaching to the knees. It can be sewn on and worn separately.
You can hide full hips under a skirt, but you need to pay attention to the silhouette; not all skirt models are suitable for different body types. A one-piece swimsuit with a skirt is a swimsuit-dress. It perfectly hides excess volume in the abdominal area.
Corrective
Shapewear swimsuits allow you to tighten up excess and add volume where it is lacking. Shaping inserts in the abdomen and waist help make your stomach flatter. A push-up bodice will add volume to the chest and make the décolleté area more seductive.
A slimming swimsuit can be not only one-piece, but also separate. In this case, a bodice in the form of a T-shirt up to the waist or high panties that also reach the waist can tighten.
With shorts
Shorts highlight the hip line, so they can be used to correct the balance between wide shoulders and narrow hips. You can use them to combine with a tankini.
Shorts suit a T or H body type, but make your legs look shorter.
High waist
A two-piece swimsuit with high-waisted bottoms hides a small belly. Especially if a special cut and color scheme is used, which visually narrows the figure at the waist. Suitable for H-type (rectangle) figure, making it more feminine. If the volume in the waist area is too large, such swimming trunks will not fit.
For the pool
These swimsuits are designed for swimming and active movements. A one-piece swimsuit in a classic style or halter, as well as a two-piece swimsuit with a tankini, are best suited for the pool.
The fabric should be dense so that the swimsuit fits well to the body. Options that tighten in problem areas, but do not hinder movement, are suitable.
With a zipper
Swimsuits with a zipper are a sports closed swimsuit and are intended for active recreation and swimming.
The zipper runs from the chest to the lower abdomen or waist. It is a decorative element that lengthens the figure and makes it slimmer. This is a designer novelty, as if it was specially created for overweight women.
Figure – “triangle”
This type is characterized by: narrow hips, broad shoulders, a chic, well-shaped bust.
Models with contrasting colors are best suited. A light bottom will visually enlarge your hips, while a dark top will narrow your shoulders and make your back thinner and slimmer. For those with a small bust, it is better to choose swimsuits with decorations in the shoulder area.
Models suitable for this type
- Swimdresses, sports swimsuits and one-piece models without straps will emphasize the waist, disguise imperfections in the abdomen and hips, and compensate for the massiveness of the shoulder girdle.
- Two-piece swimsuits. The bodice should be chosen depending on the bust size. For a small bust, a top without straps is suitable. Those with large breasts need straps that tie into a knot at the neck. The bottom should be high-waisted and decorated. Models with shorts are suitable. You can add extra slimness to your figure using a horizontal stripe or light edging on the hips.
Choosing a swimsuit depending on your body type
Conventionally, female figures are divided into types: “hourglass”, “pear”, “inverted triangle”, “rectangle”, “apple”. The most problem-free figure is the hourglass. Even with excessive fullness, she looks harmonious and attractive.
Everyone else needs correction of one or another area of the body. Therefore, it is important to correctly determine your body type so as not to make a mistake when choosing a swimsuit, highlight your strengths and smooth out your shortcomings.
Pear shaped figure
Synonyms - triangle, type A figure. The silhouette can be fit into a triangle, characterized by narrow shoulders and wide hips, a weakly defined waist. The swimsuit should visually balance this imbalance.
The selection rules are the same for separate and combined options:
- The top of the swimsuit is a halter, bandeau model, widely spaced straps, any decoration in the shoulder area: flounce, frill. The color is bright and rich. Drawing - prints with a horizontal orientation.
- The bottom of the swimsuit is without bows or anything that can “weight” the hips, high slits on the sides will lengthen the legs. Color – dark, dark plain inserts on the sides. The pattern is small, vertical stripes.
Inverted Triangle
A synonym is a T-type figure. The silhouette fits into a triangle placed at the top: the shoulders are wider than the hips, the waist is not expressed. With such a figure, you need to visually reduce your shoulders and increase your hips.
Selection rules:
- Top - high-neck, V-neck. The color is dull and monochromatic. The drawing is small, the prints are vertical.
- Bottoms - swim dress models, shorts, as well as various decorations in the hip area are suitable: ruffles, flounces, ties, belts, buckles. Color - light colors. Pattern - horizontally located prints in the hip area.
Rectangle
Synonym: H-type figure. The figure can be inscribed in a rectangle. Characterized by the absence of a pronounced waist with proportional hips and shoulders. The swimsuit should visually emphasize the waist and create a more pronounced curve in this area.
You can achieve this effect in one-piece swimsuits by:
- vertical stripes of a contrasting color that converge towards the center at the waist;
- increasing the volume of shoulders and hips due to various decor, thereby visually narrowing the waist;
- dark inserts at the waist;
- decorative belt at the waist;
- a clear boundary between contrasting colors in the waist area;
- odor in the waist area.
One-piece swimsuits should be paired with high-waisted or retro-style bottoms.
Apple
A synonym is an O-type figure. The silhouette of such a figure fits into an oval. Problem in the abdominal area: the volume in the shoulders and hips is less than the volume in the waist area.
To correct this imbalance of the figure, one-piece swimsuits are recommended having:
- modeling side inserts in the waist area in contrasting colors;
- horizontal prints in the hips and chest area, vertical prints in the waist area.
Figure – “pear”
The weakest point is the butt; it is the one that first of all increases when excess weight appears. Owners of this type can boast of a wasp waist and neat breasts.
You should pay attention to models that will visually increase your shoulders and reduce your hips.
- Tankinis and one-piece swimsuits. The top of the swimsuit should be decorated with ruffles or have a large distance between the straps to hide narrow shoulders. Successful color solutions: presence of contrasting color inserts, light top, dark bottom.
A tankini with a skirt will hide imperfections on the legs, correct the stomach and sides, and by playing with color, the figure will become more balanced. - Two-piece swimsuits. A vertical drawing will help to visually lengthen the figure. Contrasting inserts on the sides of the swimming trunks are welcome. The straps should be spaced far apart.
The best manufacturers: fashionable new items from the brand Milavitsa, Delis, and others
One of the brands that produces swimwear is the Milavitsa brand from Belarus. The brand in 2021 is represented by two directions: trendy youth and classics with a modern interpretation.
The collection includes closed and open models, monokinis and tankinis. Not only the models are interesting, but also the color solutions, which allow you to find a suitable swimsuit for any type of figure. Swimwear of this brand are distinguished by taste, style and quality.
The Chinese brand “Delice” traditionally offers a large selection of large size swimsuits: one-piece, two-piece, tankini, shorts, high-tops. Interesting combinations of colors and designs. Since the brand is Chinese, the swimsuit may be smaller than the stated size.
The Russian brand “Tribuna” offers a large number of models for overweight women that meet fashion trends:
- with mesh inserts at waist level;
- with zippers on the chest;
- high panties with a horizontal stripe along the waist;
- original designs that shape the figure.
Interesting color solutions are aimed at creating the correct body proportions. The manufacturer's website has a detailed description of the models and rules for selecting sizes.
You cannot ignore the BonPrix Internet resource. It presents a huge number of swimsuits, the most fashionable models, designs and colors. Parts of the swimsuit can be selected separately.
All types of swimsuits are presented, as well as fashionable new items - swimsuits with fringes, mesh inserts, and current prints. Choosing a swimsuit size is quite easy if you measure your body correctly. Each model is provided with a detailed description. There are a lot of customer reviews that also help you make the right choice.
You can easily choose a swimsuit for a woman of any size, with excess volume in the abdominal area and other body imbalances, if you remember the basic rule: do not focus on imperfect parts of the body, emphasize the advantages, take into account the recommendations for your body type.
Article design: Vladimir the Great
Body type O
Problem areas are the tummy and wide waist, which create an imbalance with narrow shoulders and hips.
- One-piece swimsuits with side inserts and contrasting colors will help balance proportions and model the silhouette. In the photo below, horizontal lines in the chest and hips area increase volume, vertical stripes in the waist area elongate the silhouette and make you look slimmer.
- Side inserts in dark tones, in contrast with a lighter print, running a vertical stripe on the front of the swimsuit, elongate the silhouette making it more slender and graceful.Marc & Andre
Dark contrasting inserts can be located only in the waist area.
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- Please note that modeling inserts do not have to be only dark colors. The trick is in contrast. In the photo above, black inserts model the figure. White side inserts focus attention on the front of the swimsuit, creating a slender silhouette.
- Another way to correct problem areas is geometric contrasting inserts. JOSEPHINE SWIM
