Bikinis are often not associated with plus-size women, but this perception has to change because two-piece bathing suits are fantastic for everyone.While there are many excellent ones available, I also received the yearly reminder of a fashion component that tends to get lost in the shuffle throughout the fall and winter: manufacturers, designers, retailers, and everyday people still believe that some sizes, specifically bikinis, aren't "for" plus-size women.In periodicals, on television, or in movies, women who are larger than a size 4 or so are often not depicted wearing bathing suits—although, to be fair, ladies larger than a size 4 are hardly ever depicted in the media.
According to the entertainment business, any woman with wide hips or a breast size greater than a C cup should be frumpy, matronly, or even plain nonexistent rather than beautiful.
The summer months are warm. Like, very warm. Don't we all have the right to swim in our bathing suits and feel good about it—or at the very least, not feel horrible at all?
Here are lots of reasons why itsy-bitsy two-piece swimsuits are for us above-4s too, in order to refute the idea that plus-size women shouldn't wear bikinis.
Bikinis For Plus-Size Women Are Now Actually Decent
In the past, plus-size women's swimming suits largely resembled spandex tents (thus the name of my plus-size bathing suit purchasing guide).There are a ton of designers today who truly produce amazing clothing for women in sizes 10 and up, from Madison Plus Select, who worked with plus-size supermodel Robyn Lawley, to SwimsuitsForAll, who teamed with the incomparable Gabi Fresh.
Women no longer have to settle for dull black and deep blue attire (unless you really want to, I suppose); we can now buy colorful ones, printed ones, and ones that have the same bizarre tan lines as "standard size" bikinis! 2021 is the year for you if you have previously had problems locating a two-piece in your size. Seize the day and get the string bikini.
Tankinis Are Illogical
Yes, I am disqualifying a particular category of bathing suits. The majority of fashion magazines advise tankinis for "anyone who isn't athletic with a BMI of under 20," which is to say "women who aren't "supposed" to flaunt their bodies."
Many of them claim to change the way you look by "concealing tummies," which is foolish because it implies that your body isn't good enough as it is. It also serves as a reminder that the term "tummies" is improper for usage on anyone older than two.Go ahead and wear a two-piece if you plan to. Go for it if you're going to wear a one-piece. But if it's possible, could we just wipe tankinis from the face of the planet right away?
Finding The Right Fit Is Simpler
In order to fit you perfectly in a one-piece, it must be tailored to your shoulders, breasts, waist, and hips. You can choose a two-piece that is a size 12 on top and a size 14 on the bottom, or a 36DD on top and a medium on the bottom. Finding a piece of fabric that will probably not fit exactly anyway and is usually non-returnable doesn't require much effort.
Boobs
Although not all plus-size women have huge cup sizes, we do frequently have additional body fat that can be propped up, and a bikini is the ideal garment for doing so. You can essentially just lift your breasts up like Mae West in a halter bikini top and go about your business.
Bikinis Add Definition
I'm not saying you should immediately go out and buy a bikini because of how it will make your body seem; wear a two-piece anyway if you want to! However, wearing a bikini is arguably the quickest method to achieve that clearly defined pinup girl look, or even just to appear somewhat curvier in silhouette. While one-pieces and tankinis (ugh) skim over your body, a supportive top and high-waisted brief style excel at achieving that goal.
The More You Purchase, The Better
This is just a basic principle: if we demand sexier, more exciting bikinis instead of allowing some merchants to pressure plus-size women into wearing boring, simple, and solely "flattering" bathing suits, they'll start producing more of them! And isn't that the best thing ever?
It's Stupid To Try To Disappear
The idea of styling one's physique such that it sort of blends into itself is one of my least favorite trends that can be seen in the summer content of so many fashion magazines. There are a lot of techniques designed to "disguise," "distract," or "hide" your body's appearance so that it doesn't stand out as something that should be noticed.What about that is stupid, don't you think? Everything. You don't need to confuse everyone with your optical illusion of a bathing suit because you're not a magician.
A body is yours! It should be handled as such. Of course, if you like to dress in navy blue tankinis or bikinis with knee-length skirts, go ahead! However, if what you really want is to go to the beach wearing a vibrant, flowery bikini, then do that this summer. You'll feel great, look great, and care less what other people think of you since you'll be too busy having fun to care.
