6 Plus-Size Bikinis to Make you Feel Sizzling Hot this Summer

Stefanie Berman
4 min readJun 7, 2021

While numbers are going down, some of us are ready to slowly come back to society and show we’re embracing our bodies with bikinis that we feel happy and confident in!

As someone with a stomach and a large chest, I have always loved bikinis because they’re more versatile than a one piece and there’s so many different bikini styles that you can never go wrong.

  1. Cloud String Bikini (PeachyKeenSwim)
https://peachykeenswim.com/collections/shop/products/cloud-bikini-bottom-in-nero
Photo PeachyKeenSwim

What’s better than finding a classic string bikini in your size? Finding out that string bikini not only looks good on you, but it’s sustainable too! The Cloud String Bikini is made from recycled bottled and fishing nets. Tops and bottoms are sold separately!

Sizes: XS-5X

Colors: Black, Pitaya (Hot Pink), and Sunset Peach

2. Shirred Crop and High Waist Bikini in Floral Print (ASOS)

https://www.asos.com/us/asos-curve/asos-design-curve-shirred-crop-and-high-waist-bikini-in-floral-print/grp/33560?colourwayid=60308847&cid=9577#21914389
Photo ASOS

ASOS always has cute clothes and this bikini is no different! This shirred crop bikini not only has a bright, yellow floral print, but it also has a unique texture. The high waisted bikini bottoms are in a brief style to give you full coverage.

Sizes: 12–26 (US)

Colors: Floral Print (as pictured)

3. Indie High Neck Bikini Top + Indie Mid Rise Bikini Bottoms by Elomi (BareNecessities)

https://www.barenecessities.com/elomi-indie-high-neck-bikini-top-es7537_product.htm?pf_id=ElomiES7537&color=Black
Photo Elomi/BareNecessities

BareNecessities is an underwear store that carries bras in a wide range of sizes, but did you know they sell swimwear too? Elomi’s Indie high neck bikini top caught my eye because as a person with a large chest, there’s days where I don’t want to show a lot of cleavage! The bikini bottoms are mid-rise and hit right below the belly button on the model.

Elomi’s Indie bikini has crochet style accents on the top and bottoms that are perfect for a music festival aesthetic!

Sizes: Top — 34DD — 44HH (UK)/Bottom — 16–26 (UK)

4. Tie Front Underwire Bikini by Gabifresh (SwimsuitsForAll)

https://www.swimsuitsforall.com/products/gabifresh-cup-sized-tie-front-underwire-bikini-set/2400-01356-9999.html
Photo Gabifresh/SwimsuitsForAll

Would this be a real plus size bikini list if I didn’t mention Gabifresh? The plus size blogger and designer has been working with SwimsuitsForAll since 2014! This Tie Front Underwire Bikini is a classic stripe print with tie accents on the top and bottoms that’s perfect for the summer. Tops are cup-sized going all the way up to G/H

Sizes: 10–26 (Tops: D/DD — G/H)

Colors: Aloe White Stripe (as pictured)

5. Sophie Bikini Top + Wren Bottoms (LightLDN)

Photos LightLDN

Who doesn’t love a cute mix and match option? All of LightLDN’s swimwear is worth checking out, but the Sophie Bikini Top and the Wren Bottoms are my personal favorite. The London-based swimwear company is another great option for sustainable swimwear you can feel good about wearing. All of their swimwear is made from 78% recycled sea waste AND all of their employees are paid fairly and work in safe and clean conditions!

Sizes: 6–30 (UK)

Colors: Sophie Bikini Top — Olive, Blueberry/Wren Bottoms — Black, Leopard, Olive, Magenta

6. Multi-Floral High Neck Bikini Top + High-Waisted Secret-Slim Ruched Bottoms from Old Navy

Photos Old Navy

Old Navy has a lot of prints and colors available for their bikinis, but I personally think this floral print is a lot of fun! After being stuck at home, I can see why someone would want to stand out with a bright bikini. Like most of the other bikinis on this list, you can mix and match! If you really want to coordinate, this set also has a matching long sleeve rashguard.

Sizes: 1X — 4X

Colors: Multi-Floral (as pictured)

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