Two models wearing plus-size animal print swimsuits.

Are Animal Print Swimsuits an Instant Classic?

Animal prints have always been endlessly pervasive. They often enter our world through accessories (leopard print shoes, cow print bags) and make their way through the entirety of the zeitgeist. Eventually, this means swimwear. Sometimes over-the-top and others surprisingly neutral, plus-size animal print swimsuits have become an instant classic. After all, how could adorning different swimwear silhouettes with ever-trendy animal prints be wrong?

It should come as no surprise that leopard print is the most common animal pattern found on plus-size swimwear—but snake and zebra prints aren’t too far behind. Though leopard print can certainly be considered the OG of animal prints, newer patterns have been gaining popularity over the last several years. And this simply leaves us with even more chic options when it comes to diversifying our wardrobes.

The best part? Each and every animal print looks incredible on plus-size bikinis and one-pieces alike. Go for a classic snake print one-piece paired with a luxe kimono cover-up and an oversized sun hat this season. Or, try a high-waisted leopard print bikini with beach pants and itty bitty sunglasses. Thankfully, there are enough plus-size animal print swimsuits on offer right now to fill your entire summer wardrobe. A different swimwear option for every day of the week sounds great to us.

So get a little wild and treat yourself to an animal print swimsuit (or 10). These fierce pieces are bound to be your go-to picks this summer.

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1. Plus-Size Animal Print Lace-Up Swimsuit

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $32.99 from Rue21


2. Plus-Size Leopard Print Swim Top & Bottoms

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look:
top — $26.99 from Old Navy
bottoms — $36.99 from Old Navy


3. Xhilaration Animal Print Bikini Top & Bottom

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look:
top — $17.99 from Target
bottoms — $17.99 from Target


4. Side-Tie Swimsuit

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $149.95 from ELOQUII


5. Plus-Size Animal Print Ruched Swimsuit

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $32.99 from Rue21


6. Layout One-Piece

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $85 from Good American


7. Leopard Ruffle Trim One-Piece Swimsuit

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $99.50 from Torrid


8. Hi-Hi Tanga Top & Bottom

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look:
top — $39 from Good American
bottoms — $39 from Good American


9. Plus-Size Long-Line Bralette Swim Top & Bottoms

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look:
top — $34.99 from Old Navy
bottoms — $31.99 from Old Navy


10. Kona Sol Double Strap One-Piece Swimsuit

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $39.99 from Target


11. ASOS DESIGN Mix & Match Crop Bikini Top & Bottoms

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look:
top — $26 from ASOS
bottoms — $23 from ASOS


12. Better Band Top & Bikini Bottom

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look:
top — $39 from Good American
bottoms — $39 from Good American


13. ASOS DESIGN Rib Plunge Swimsuit in Leopard Print

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $32 from ASOS


14. All in Motion

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $39.99 from Target


15. ASOS DESIGN Smudge Animal Print Bikini

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $52 from ASOS


16. ASOS DESIGN Deep Plunge Swimsuit

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $43 from ASOS


17. Leopard Print Cup-Sized Underwire Bikini Set

A model wearing a plus-size animal print swimsuit.

shop the look — $78 from Swimsuits For All