14 Swimsuit-Shopping Secrets Plus-Size Bloggers Swear By
Ava Robinson
Updated on March 29, 2026
9. Look for options with built-in support. “Normally, I buy suits with a bra in them,” says Jones. “And pay attention to straps. If they're too thin, they tend to dig into shoulders. By the end of the day your neck and back will hurt.”
10. Material is important too. “Something with spandex will hold you in,” says Jones. “I also love a great neckline. I usually wear a sweetheart, V-neck, or halter to give good shape.”
11. Be open to shapes beyond a bikini or a standard one-piece. “Get something that you're comfortable with—for me, I want something with more coverage around the hips,” says Johnson. “I lean toward a dress or a high-waisted skirt, when I want to feel a little sexier.”
12. Sheer is in! “If you're not up for a two-piece but you still want to feel sexy, get something that's sheer at the top or in the midsection,” says Augustine.
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13. Remember, you can alter an imperfect suit. “I sometimes size up to a 20,” says Augustine. “If you have the option to tailor it and have a special bra size like me, why not? It's better to invest and have a few suits that really fit you instead of a bunch that don't.”
14. And just do you. “No matter what you think you look like, the woman you're looking at with the 'perfect' body is also insecure about something," says Brown. "It’s not something to dwell on!” Her parting thought: “I want to go swimming more than I don’t like my arms.”
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