Choosing Plus-sized Swimwear - By: Andrea Dilea, Posted on: 2008-02-20

Swimwear is a necessary part of the hot summer season but many plus size women find themselves at a loss as to what to buy for the beach or the pool. Some even think about covering up when the sun is high in the sky for fear of wearing a suit that is unbecoming to them. The fashion industry is catching on to the wardrobe concerns of plus sized women and the array of plus size swimwear is reflecting this evolution in thinking.

If you are plus sized and in the market to buy swimwear this season, here are a few tips to keep in mind. First of all, the most important element in a plus sized swimsuit is support. Look at the underside of the chest area of the swimsuit. One with a built-in bra offers much better support than a simple elastic shelf bra. Knowing that you're well supported at the beach will make you feel confident and more beautiful. It's a good idea to seek out a swimsuit that uses standard bra measurements on its label. Some lines of plus sized swimwear even is constructed with slimming effects for the body in mind. If you typically wear an underwire bra with your clothes, finding a swimsuit that features an underwire will feel more natural and comfortable to you.

Now think next about which particular cut of swimsuit would best show off your particular form. One usually finds that a one-piece swimsuit most flatters any larger size female. That is because an uninterrupted line has the tendency of making a figure appear to be thinner. Midriff bulges disappear, and one sees only the good points instead of noticing the bad ones.

Two styles that are particularly suitable to plus size women are the tankini and the blouson style suit. The tankini is a two-piece suit that looks like a tank top and boy cut shorts or bikini bottoms. Tankinis come in many different styles. This type of bathing suit camouflages the parts of a woman's body she does not want seen but it still has plenty of style and appeal. A woman can pull the top down so the two pieces meet and the suit then resembles a one-piece or she can wear it such that a small amount of skin is visible. The tankini can be purchased together or separately and you can mix and match color if you prefer.

Choose a swimsuit that accents the positive and conceals the negative. One that will balance your figure is the blouson swimsuit. For a woman wanting to camouflage her top half, this style of suit works wonders. Her legs are shown off while the pretty suit flatters her upper torso. This is a good option for modesty as well.

You want to choose a swimsuit with straps that are wide enough and have a flattering cut at the leg line. In general, the higher the cut of the leg, the longer and trimmer your legs will appear. If you have large thighs or short legs, stay away from suits with tiny skirts at the waist - though they're advertised to camouflage larger legs, they actually make you appear even wider. Additionally, they can be restrictive and uncomfortable.

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