With warmer weather comes pool parties, beach vacations and boat rides on the lake—all of which pretty much require a swimsuit. The words ‘plus-size bikini‘ aren’t thrown out as often as I believe they should be, so this season, I want to remedy that. Plus-size bikinis are a thing, and they’re for everyone—not just plus-size women under a size 16 (which is pretty much what size most plus-size models tend to be). It may have gotten overused by faux body-positive folks, but the phrase every body is a bikini body is freakin’ true. And if you’ve been thinking about trying a bikini for the first time this year, have I got a treat for you.
So many plus-size women are afraid to wear bikinis in public, but if the pool party scene in Shrill taught me anything, it’s that bikinis should be empowering and fun—not stressful or anxiety-inducing. Set your tummy free, baby, and dare to show the world how hot your bod is.
Wearing a plus-size bikini isn’t for everyone, and I’m certainly not here to tell you what to wear. But, if you’ve been wanting to try a bikini for the first time (or are just looking for a cute new one for this spring/summer), I’ve picked out some of my favorites for the season. Good luck not buying all of them, because they’re all super cute. Not to brag, but I have, like, really good taste, OK?
1. The Shirley High-Waisted Bikini Bottom — $39 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X
2. Lemon Dot Short Sleeve Bikini Top — $58.90 at Torrid
Available in sizes 10-30
3. Sidekick Sunset Off-the-Shoulder Bikini — $52.51 at Swimsuits For All
Available in sizes 4-18
4. Beach Blanket Bingo Bikini Bottom — $39 at Modcloth
Available in sizes 4-24
5. Wolf & Whistle High-Waisted Bikini Bottom — $26 at ASOS
Available in sizes 14-22
6. Tie-Dye High-Waist Bottom — $59 at Curvy Beach
Available in sizes 4-26
7. The Pippa High-Waisted Bikini Bottom — $39 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X
8. Valentine White Bikini — $53.69 at Swimsuits For All
Available in sizes 6-24
9. Palm Wireless Triangle Bikini Top — $58.90 at Torrid
Available in sizes 10-30
10. Ashley Graham Hypnotic Textured Bikini — $60.18 at Swimsuits For All
Available in sizes 4-24
11. Wolf & Whistle Fishnet Bikini Bottom — $26 at ASOS
Available in sizes 14-22
12. The Sissone Bikini Top — $59 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X
13. GabiFresh Element Underwire Bikini — $40.98 at Swimsuits For All
Available in sizes 10-26
14. The Madison High-Waisted Bikini Bottom — $45 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X
15. The Sisson Bikini Top — $59 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X
16. South Beach High-Leg Bikini Bottom — $23 at ASOS
Available in sizes 12-24
17. Scout Edge Underwire Bikini — $57 at Swimsuits For All
Available in sizes 6-24
18. The Pippa Bikini Top — $49 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X
19. Confidant Venice Mesh Bikini — $52.51 at Swimsuits For All
Available in sizes 4-24
20. The Sara High-Waisted Bikini Bottom — $39 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X
21. River Island Bikini Top — $38 at ASOS
Available in sizes 36 C/D-42 G/H
22. Floral Underwire Bikini Top — $68.90 at Torrid
Available in sizes 10-30 (With options for Small, Regular or Full Cups)
23. Madame Cabo Bikini — $71.25 at Swimsuits For All
Available in sizes 6-24
24. Sunday Dive Bikini Top — $49 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X
25. Neon Snake Bikini — $35 at ASOS
Available in sizes 12-26
26. Ashley Graham Roxbury Wrap Bikini — $60.18 at Swimsuits For All
Available in sizes 6-24
27. The Pippa High-Waisted Bikini Bottom — $39 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X