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Home • Fashion

Swimsuits For All Sizes

Swimsuits For All Sizes
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Curvy

These suits offer support and extra coverage. Pretty accents and bold color draw the eye.


Curvy swimsuit, Magicsuit, $158, sizes 8–16, bloomingdales.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Fernando Milani, Hair by Cynthia Alvarez, Makeup by Oslyn Holder/Epiphany Artist Group, Manicure by Natasha Ray
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Curvy

Swim top and bottom, Sorella Swim, $98 each, sizes 10–24, everythingbutwater.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Curvy

Tankini top and bottom, Old Navy, $25 and $20, sizes XS–XXL, oldnavy.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Curvy

“Wound Up” tankini top and bottom, Becca Etc by Rebecca Virtue, $128 and $78, sizes 14–22, everythingbutwater.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Tummy Control

Ruched details conceal the tummy and slim the waistline for a more stream-lined silhouette.


One-piece halter, Spanx by Sara Blakely, $188, sizes 6–16, spanx.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Tummy Control

“Sao Paulo” swimsuit, Monif C., $148, sizes 14–24, monifc.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Tummy Control

Tankini and hipster, Cacique exclusively at Lane Bryant, $55 and $50, sizes 38D–44DDD and 14–28, lanebryant.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Large Bust

Choose suits with underwire and wide straps that will lift and flatter your cleavage.


“Color Code” top and bottom, Becca by Rebecca Virtue, $72 and $38, sizes D–DDD and XS–L, everythingbutwater.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Large Bust

“Solid Tri-Colore” bikini top and bottom, Profile by Gottex, $78 and $38, sizes 32D–40D and 6–16, everythingbutwater.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Large Bust

“Sophia” bikini top and bottom, Panache, $59 and $36, sizes 30–38 D–G and XS–XXXL, barenecessities.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Boyish Figure

Give the illusion of curves with suits that create shapely lines or add volume with feminine features.


“Her-mezz” swimsuit, Keva by Keva J, $95 and $99, sizes S–L, kevabykevaj.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Boyish Figure

“Catalina” one-piece, 6 Shore Road, $138, sizes S–L, revolveclothing.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Boyish Figure

Floral top and skirted bikini, Guess, $45 and $49, sizes XS–L, guess.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Pear Shape

A top with decorative elements lures the eyes upward, visually balancing out the bottom.


Swim top and bottom, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $79 and $39, sizes 6–16, ralphlauren.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
15
Pear Shape

Two-piece suit, Cia. Marítima, $150, sizes S–L, mollybrownsswimwear.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Pear Shape

Swim top and bottom, Victoria’s Secret, $58 and $38, sizes XS–L, Victoria’s Secret stores.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Small Bust

Add dimension to your bosom with contouring and bust-enhancing details.


Ruched two-piece, Xhilaration for Target, $15 each, sizes S–XL, select Target stores.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Small Bust

“Vivienne” bikini, Inca, $200, sizes XS–L, sebastienjames.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Small Bust

Floral top and bottom, Old Navy, $20 each, sizes XS–XXL, oldnavy.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Short Legs

Lengthen your legs with suits that have a high rise and narrow at the waist.


“Frison” bikini, Tara Matthews, $213, sizes XS–XL, taramatthews.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Short Legs

“Dot Piscina Tank” swimsuit, J.Crew, $86, sizes 2–16, jcrew.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Short Legs

Bikini top and bottom, H&M, $5 each, sizes 2–12, hm.com for stores.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Short Torso

Optically elongate the torso with lines that create a vertical center.


Swimsuit, DKNY Swimwear, $108, sizes 4–14, lordandtaylor.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Short Legs

One-piece suit, Karla Colletto, $244, sizes 6–14,net-a-porter.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Short Legs

“Luna Maillot” one-piece, A.Ché, $150, sizes 4–12, acheswimwear.com.

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Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Maternity

Celebrate your baby bump in chic silhouettes and fabulous prints.
 
One-shoulder ruched one-piece, A Pea in the Pod Luxe by Lisa Vogel, $155, apeainthepod.com.

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Photography by Michael Rowe
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Maternity

Zig-zag spaghetti strap swimsuit, Motherhood Maternity, $40, motherhood.com.

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Photography by Michael Rowe
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Maternity

Polka dot strapless swimsuit, A Pea in the Pod, $99, apeainthepod.com.

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Photography by Michael Rowe
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Cute Cover-Ups

Top off your look in chic cover-ups that will take you from laying by the poolside to lunch with the ladies in style.
 
“Pareo Tank” dress, Echo, $98, sizes S–L, echodesign.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Fabulous Flats

“Capri” sandals, Old Navy, $11, oldnavy.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Cute Cover-Ups

Tunic, Old Navy, $16, sizes XS–XXL, oldnavy.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Fabulous Flats

“Brynne” sandals, Gwyneth Shoes, $149, gwynethshoes.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Cute Cover-Ups

Tunic, Nanette Lepore, $104, sizes XS–L, everythingbutwater.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Fabulous Flats

“Fleur” sandals, Tory Burch, $265, toryburch.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Cute Cover-Ups

“Bianca” dress, Anna Kosturova, $395, sizes S–L, annakosturova.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Fabulous Flats

“Giana” sandals, Loft, $60, loft.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Brian Hennon, Set Styling by Stella Rey/Mark Edward, Inc.
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Cute Cover-Ups

Chiffon studded caftan, Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent, $349, cynthiavincent.net.

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Photography by Michael Rowe
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Cute Cover-Ups

Printed one shoulder dress, Echo, $125, echodesign.com.

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Photography by Michael Rowe
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Cute Cover-Ups

Snakeskin print tunic, BECCA ETC by Rebecca Virtue, $82, nordstorm.com.

Swimsuits For All Sizes
Photography by Michael Rowe