15 Super Sexy Plus Size Bikinis That Your Curves Need

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Let’s get something out of the way right now: plus size bikinis are not a bold choice. They’re a swimsuit choice. The audacity that society sometimes assigns to a plus size person in a two-piece is entirely its problem, not yours.

The good news is that the market has finally started catching up. Where once there were limited, uninspired options… boxy cuts, muted colors, minimal effort… there are now genuinely exciting plus size bikinis coming from indie brands, boutique swim labels, and bigger retailers alike. Bold prints. High-cut silhouettes. Metallics. Strappy details. Ruffles. Extended sizing. All of it.

It’s #TCFSwim Week and we’re celebrating with 15 of our favorite plus size bikinis to shop right now. This is your sign to find the one that makes you feel like yourself and then actually wear it.

Tips for Shopping Plus Size Bikinis

Before we get into the picks, a few things worth knowing:

Give indie brands a serious look. Some of the most exciting plus size bikinis on the market right now are coming from smaller, independent swim brands… not the big retailers. They often go further on sizing, take more creative risks on design, and are run by people who actually care about this community. We’ve made sure to include a solid mix below.

Mix and match your sizes. Your top and bottom don’t have to be the same size and often, they won’t be. Shopping separates gives you control over fit in a way that sets don’t. Many of the brands below sell tops and bottoms individually, which is exactly how it should work.

Try it at home first. If you’re new to two-piece swimwear or just nervous about wearing your pick out in public, start in your own space. Wear it around the house. Have people over. Get comfortable in it on your own terms before taking it to the pool or beach.

Fill your social feed with bodies like yours. This is not a small thing. Seeing plus size people in bikinis, people who look like you, normalizes it in a way that nothing else does. Follow plus size swim influencers and creators. It changes how you see yourself in the mirror.

15 Plus Size Bikinis to Shop Right Now

Your Body. Your Rules. Your Bikini.

We live in a world that has a lot of opinions about what plus size bodies should wear at the pool. Those opinions are not welcome here, and they don’t belong in your head when you’re standing in front of a mirror.

The only thing that makes a plus size bikini the right choice is whether you feel good wearing it. That’s it. Not whether it follows some imaginary rule about what coverage “works” for your body type, not whether it matches what other people are wearing, and certainly not whether anyone else approves.

Find the one that makes you feel like yourself. Then wear it… loudly and without apology.

Which plus size bikini caught your eye? Drop it in the comments and browse all of our plus size swimwear roundups here for even more options!