FASHION: Sexy plus-size swimwear

Planning a trip to an exotic beach locale and apprehensive about hiding your curves in a mundane skirt-suit? Plus-size ladies, fret not! Swimwear for full-figured women in recent years is far from being boring. Retailers and designers have put their best foot forward with styles that will make heads turn! From sultry animal print to ruched one pieces, plus-size swimsuits styles run the gamut. We scoured the Web and found some of the hottest swimwear that flatter a curvy woman. One-shoulder The contemporary designer Monif C. brings you a stunning plus-size, one-shoulder swimsuit in red. Catering to the needs of curvy and busty women, the swimsuit comes with tummy control, detachable straps for extra support and additional ties at the leg to adjust the length of the swimsuit. The style accentuates your curves for more fun in the sun. . Convertible Options galore! This convertible plus-size swimsuit has ingenious straps that allow you to express your personality and create different styles. Tie behind as a halter neck or tie in front for strapless tanning! The swimsuit comes with soft sewn-in cups, comfy supportive straps and an inner power-mesh lining. Available at Kiyonna.com for $128. . Ruched Ruching is such a blessing for curvy women. Designers place the gathered look at strategic positions to minimize the flaws and highlight the curves. This ruched swimsuit in turquoise is vibrant, stunning and graceful. The flattering construction and ruching details hide your tummy and make you look lighter instantly. The wide shoulder straps with ruched accents provide support in style. The Miraclesuit is available in sizes 16W through 24W for $144 at Macys.com. Vintage Flaunt your vintage style on the beach in this cute yet sexy plus-size swimwear in red and white polka dots. The retro-styled swimwear is fun and playful and features low cut legs, a high-waisted bottom with flattering ruching and an exotic halter neck. The swimsuit is available at Modcloth.com in sizes 16 through 26 for $89.99. . Spliced Sexy and sleek, curvy women can rock in style in this spliced swimsuit that offers flattering contrast detail, V-neck and tummy control. Perhaps no bells and whistles, but an extremely elegant and sophisticate plus size option. Available in sizes16 through 26, the swimsuit is available at Avenue.com for $64.90. . . As you see, designers have beautifully translated the mainstream trend into the realm of plus-size fashion. Step out of your comfort zone, make your own rules and invest in a swimsuit for a drop dead sexy look. These designers/retail stores understand the complexities and needs of a curvy body and the styles are created with you in mind. So, why settle for anything less? Article by Renna Das for Yahoo! Shine If you’re interested in learning how to get the best fitting swimsuit for a man, read this article!

About The Author

Patricia Colli, Editor of Beutiful Magazine, is a human rights activist, equality advocate, and promoter of health, acceptance and wellbeing. Having experienced disordered eating, unhealthy exercise patterns and poor body image, she is especially passionate about shedding light on eating disorders and the power of body acceptance.