Expert Plus Size Swimwear Style Tips: Always For Me
Summer is now in full swing! Are you feeling the heat yet? The weather over here in Malta is scorching hot already, and I have a feeling this is going to be one very hot Summer season!
If you haven’t already bought your new swimsuit for the season yet, then you are in luck! This weekend I am bringing you some exclusive swimwear style tips from experts in the plus size fashion industry. The experts I have spoken to in the past few weeks have shared with Pasazz.net what’s hot in swimwear right now, what colors are in season, and much more.
Today we have Jeanne Grasso from top plus size swimwear store AlwaysForMe.com share with us some expert tips. AlwaysForMe.com are leaders in plus size swimwear offering a very vast selection of styles in sizes up to 26W.
Pasazz.net: What should curvy women keep in mind when choosing a swimsuit?
Always For Me: The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a swimsuit is fit. Don’t be a slave to the size on the tag!
Pasazz.net: Which swimsuit styles are most flattering to plus size women?
Always For Me: Not all bodies are created equal – the most flattering swimsuit style depends on your body shape. AlwaysForMe.com has a wonderful Shop by Body Type feature that lets you pick the most flattering styles to enhance your curves with the perfect swimsuit.
Pasazz.net: Which are this season’s hottest colors?
Always For Me: Plum and Lilac are our hottest colors this season! All of your favourite Always For Me Chic plus size swimsuits are available in these colors – though shop early because we just can’t keep them in stock!
Pasazz.net: Would you suggest full figured women wear colorful swimsuits with prints?
Always For Me: There is no reason why curvy woman can’t wear colors or prints. Look in your wardrobe and find a color you love – that compliments your skin tone and then find a swimsuit in the same color family. AlwaysForMe.com has a fabulous selection of colors and trendy prints. Our Always For Me Chic Prints swimwear collection are so popular that these are the styles usually sell out first.
Pasazz.net: What accessories would you suggest, to complement a swimsuit, for a beach perfect outfit?
Always For Me: A great cover up dress or tunic is a must for your summer wardrobe.
Pasazz.net: Which are you most flattering swimsuit styles for Summer 2011?
Always For Me:
Our favourite new swimsuit of the season is the Always For Me Chic Solid Valencia Ruffled 1 Pc Swim Mini Swimsuit Style #80823wa is new to the Always For Me Swimwear Collection for 2011. Romantic ruffles cascade down the front of this beautiful plus size bathing suit for a softly feminine look.
In a one piece bathing suit – we love the trendy feminine floral print of the Always For Me Chic Madrid 1 Pc Twist Bandeau Swimsuit Style #80911wa.
This season Always For Me introduced its new plus size swimwear line – Always For Me Separates which lets you mix and match tops and bottoms a personalized look and fit.
Thank you so much Jeanne for taking the time to answer our questions, and give our plus size readers some swimwear style tips. Make sure to visit Always For Me to check out their wide range of gorgeous plus size swimwear, cover-ups and other beach dresses!
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Summer 2009: Top 10 Plus Size Swimsuits at OneStopPlus
Summer 2009 has now officially kicked off, and to make sure we all hit this new season in style, I’m sharing with you some of the best of the plus size swimwear selection available from leading online store, OneStopPlus. Here I present, what I think, are the top 10 swimsuit choices available from this store:
1. Inches Off (R) O-print plus size swimdress
This Inches Off (R) O-print plus size swimdress hides any figure flaws with a sweep of a skirt. With a solid overlay on printed top, this swimsuit features soft foam cups and high straight back for additional bust support. Sizes available: 14W-34W.
2. Oval Splash Swimdress with Waist Control
A graphic oval print and ruched waistline make this flirty swimdress ultra-flattering. It features sewn-in soft foam cups and elastic underbust band enhance and support. The empire waist comes with ruched banding and ring detail. Sizes available: 16-28.
3. Plus Size Swimdress Enhanced with Jewelry
This plus size swimdress sparkles with a lovely attached gold-tone brooch enhanced with purple jewels to complement the swimsuit. Includes keyhole design, with attached brooch and a figure-flattering empire waist. Sizes available: 14W to 34W
4. Resorts Plus (R) 2-Piece Overlay Stripe Empire Tankini
This tankini is designed to enhance the bust, tame the tummy, whilst flattering your hips and thighs! Shirred V-neck top has contrast stripe overlays, soft foam cups, and adjustable straps. Sizes available: 14W-28W.
5. Swimsuit Halter Skirtini
A feminine two-piece plus size swimsuit with adjustable drawstring skirt for a little or a lot of coverage. Features a V-neck, empire-waist tankini top. Includes also bust-enhancing soft foam cups for shape and support. Sizes available: 14W-34W.
6. Plus Size Tankini Swimsuit
This gorgeous plus size tankini swimsuit provides the look of a one-piece with the ease of two. The blouson tankini top conceals tummy and waist, whilst the matching solid brief creates a smooth, slim look. Featurs removable straps, perfect for suntanning. Sizes available: 14W-34W.
7. Plus Size Swimdress Swimsuit
This versatile swimsuit by Delta Burke has adjustable sides that can be cinched up or pulled down for the exact coverage you need. The side ties keep it all in place and add a pretty touch. It is chlorine-resistant for longer wear. Sizes available: 14W-34W.
8. Plus Size Floral Swimdress
Another cute plus size floral swimdress, which is detailed with princess seams for an ever-so-flattering shape. It features soft cups, a V-neck front, and U-back. Sizes available: 14W to 36W.
9. Plus Size Sunbird (R) 2-Piece Swimdress Print
This is a best-selling piece at OneStopPlus! Features a shirred-yoke tunic with adjustable back-button straps. Includes optional string-tie belt, and powernet shelf bra for great support. Sizes available: 16W-40W.
10. Plus Size Floral Swimsuit by Robby Len (R)
This floral swimsuit by Robby Len features a stunning giagonal print which helps slim the waistline. It comes in yellow, which is the most popular trend color of the season. Sizes available: 14W-28W.
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New Plus Size Swimwear Styles Launched at Torrid
Every year Torrid launches a fashion forward and stylish range of plus size swimsuit, and this year is definitely no expection. Torrid have just launched a range of colorful, trendy and stylish swimsuits for the Summer of 2009, all suit made especially for the plus size figure.
In this post I’ll be showcasing my top 5 favorite swimsuits from Torrid’s fabulous new line, though I encourage you to go ahead and visit Torrid to look at their complete range.
1. Black and White Zebra Print Halter Swim Top
This has to be my favorite style at Torrid this season. It’s sassy and sexy, and will definitely help you get noticed on the beach this Summer, for all the right reasons of course! This very flattering swimsuit features silver O-ring detail on tie halter straps and a gathered empire waist. Just pair this top up with a black ruched swim short or a black swim skirt and you’ll be all set!
2. Black White Polka Dot Sweetheart Halter Swim Top
Another one of my ultimate favorites, this plus size swim top will have you looking like a sexy and curvaceous pinup girl! This halter swim top features large white polka dot print and a gathered sweetheart bust.
3. Black Neon Star Print Halter Swimsuit
Be the colorful one on the beach with this trendy and fun swimsuit. It features an allover neon star print, and ruched sides with star charm ties. The molded cup shelf bra. and buckle detail at bust ensure maximum support and comfort.
4. Black Power Mesh Monokini Swimsuit
Definitely a classic, this swimsuit style is always a winner, and will always having you looking hot! Thanks to power mesh side panels, this style gives a great figure flattering shape, whilst adding support and comfort.
5. Aqua Fuchsia Brown Olive Waffle Print Tankini Swim Top
This is a funky, cute and definitely colorful tankini styles swim top which will definitely help you make a fashion statement! In features a ruffle trim at the top, molded-cup shelf bra and removable adjustable straps for a perfect fit.
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BYO Plus Size Bathing Suit
Now you can, build your own plus size bathing suit, by shopping through SwimsuitForAll’s extensive range of curvy swimwear separates.
What sounds better than to create the perfect, custom swimsuit to fit your unique curvy figure? Many women find that when shopping for things like suits and swimwear, they would need different sized tops and bottoms; this is because many of us wear a bigger size at the top, and smaller size at the bottom, or vice versa. But two piece swimsuits usually come in set sizes, and many stores do not allow you to mix and match sizes.
Well ladies, SwimsuitForAll have solved this problem for us, because we can simply shop through their large selection of plus size swimsuit separates to create the perfect bathing suit for our figure. So we can easily select the right size for our top area, and our bottom area with super ease! And why not buy 3 separates instead of just two, this way you can actually create two swimwear styles with just 3 separates. In fact, SwimsuitsForAll currently have a great offer running which let us do just that and save.
They’ve also go a super offer currently running: buy 3 and get an extra $10 off! Just make sure to use coupon code mix10 at checkout for the discount to appear.
Flattering Plus Size Swimsuits: Small Bust
Okay so our special plus size swimwear series was scheduled to run only in November, but we felt there was till one problem area which we did not yet address, so it we had to extend this to the first week of December for one last post in the series. Over the past four weeks we have looked at:
Today we’re looking at styles perfect for those plus size women who have a small bust. These pieces are styles, figure flattering and have that extra something incorporated into them which make the perfect for small busted women. Have a look:
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Flattering Plus Size Swimsuits: Slim Your Tummy
As we have been doing all throughout the month of November, outlining specific swimsuit styles to address specific problem areas women face when choosing swimwear, today we are looking into what I think is the number one problem area facing women worldwide: the tummy area. Over the past three weeks we have looked into minimizing the hips, supporting large busts and concealing big booties. Today we’re looking at swimwear styles that are great at creating the illusion of a slimmer tummy.
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Flattering Plus Size Swimsuits: Minimize Your Booty
During the month of November, we have been looking at specific swimsuit styles that address certain problematic areas women usually are faced with when shipping for their special swimsuit. So far we have looked at styles perfect for concealing the hip area, and also style which are perfect for plus size women with large busts.
Today we are moving down again, and addressing the big booty scenario. Here are styles perfect for plus size women with a healthy behind, who might feel a little apprehensive about wearing a swimsuit. Well ladies, with the styles below your booty will be supported and conceal, but the suit is made to flatter the curvy figure, so you have no reason to fear wesring a swimsuit. Click on each style to check them out more closely.
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Flattering Plus Size Swimsuits: Large Busts
This month we are looking at select plus size swimsuits which address particular ‘problem areas’ women often are faced with when choosing swimwear. Last weed we looked at specific plus size swimwear to go for, if your main concern is your hip area, and you want to take the attention off that problem area.
Today we are addressing those plus size women who have been very lucky with the bust area. Having a large bust may sometimes hinder you from easily finding the correct swimwear. The ideal swimsuit should have enough support for your back, and should of course fit very well so that you are neither over-emphasizing your bust, but of course not completely concealing it. So here are our top choices for plus size simwear perfect for large busted full figured women.
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Flattering Plus Size Swimsuits: Hide Your Hips
Although the weather is getting colder every week now, and the Christmas Holiday season is fast approaching, this week I would like to look back at the hot summer months and revisit some plus size swimwear style essentials. Besides, cruising season has just kicked off now, so some of you might be looking for a new swimsuit to take with you on your well deserved vacation. So take a look at the suggestions I will be presenting to you this week, which tackle various ‘problem areas’ affecting most women.
Today we’re looking at five different swimsuit styles that are perfect for hiding hips, or perhaps ‘minimizing the attention to the hips’ is a better way of putting it, in my opinion anyway.
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Plus Size Swimsuits that Fit and Flatter
Finding the right plus size swimsuit, which you like and flatters your figure is no piece of cake if you are a plus size woman like me. There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing swimwear, after all you are going to be showing off a lot of flesh, so you do want to feel comfortable, stylish and at the same time confident that your figure is looking its best in the swimsuit of your choice.
Everyone has their own different tastes when it comes to choosing swimwear, but sometimes some guidance it all that is needed to make sure we choose a style which fits and flatters our unique body type. And that is exactly what SwimsuitsForAll.com are currently doing. They have created specific sections within their online store, which inluce style suggestions for different body types.
- Do you want to hide your hips?
- Do you have a large bust?
- Do you have a long torso?
- Are you looking to minimize your rear?
- Do you have a small bust?
- Or perhaps a slim tummy?
If one of the above sounds familiar to you, then head on to SwimsuitsForAll.com to find the swimsuit that flatters your unique and curvy figure.
What’s even better than finding a plus size swimsuit that flatters and fits? Finding it on discount! And there is a great chance of that, as right now SwimsuitsForAll.com and having a massive clearance sale, where you can save up to 70% off select styles. So head on there today, to find this swimsuit your curves have been craving for, at a price that will not hurt your wallet.
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