The sun is shining and the weather is starting to warm up, which means it’s time to hit the beach, lake and pool in style! Finding the perfect swimsuit for your summer adventures can be a daunting task, especially when you have no idea where to buy plus size swimsuits. Every person has a different set of needs when it comes to finding the best plus size swimsuit for the summer, but something we can all agree on is wanting to feel like our most confident selves. Hopefully this post helps you find the best place to shop for plus size swimsuits that fit your budget, as well as your style and quality needs. So, let’s dive in and discover the best plus size swimsuit brands that will have you looking and feeling your best all summer long.
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Shopping for Plus Size Bathing Suits

As we dive into where to buy plus size swimsuits, keep in mind what to look for in the right plus size swimsuits for you. A good plus size swimsuit will provide the necessary support and coverage to make you feel comfortable and confident.
When it comes to fit, did you know it’s actually better for something to a be a bit tighter vs looser when trying on a swimsuit? If your swimsuit is already too big when dry, it will be sagging and falling off you once it gets wet. Of course you don’t want it so tight that it digs into your body or makes you feel comfortable. Plus, when a swimsuit fits well, it will provide all of your curves with a bit of extra support. Some of the things you can look for include adjustable straps, adjustable bands, underwire, boning and tummy control panels.
Desired coverage will vary for every person, but don’t be afraid to try something that seems outside of your comfort zone! You never know what swimsuit style or coverage will end up being perfect for you until you try it.
Shop Plus Size Swimsuits
By no means is this a full list of the fabulous plus size swimsuits you can find this season, but I did want to make a quick roundup of some of my favorites that you could easily shop! Simply scroll through the links below to see some fun plus size swimsuits, or keep scrolling for the list of retailers and where to shop for plus size swimsuits.
Where to Buy Plus Size Swimsuits
The selection of stores that carry plus size swimsuits today is considerably larger than ever before. While there is certainly still work to be done in the world of plus size swimsuits, we’re heading in the right direction! We’re splitting the list into 3 categories so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Click the category below to jump directly there, or keep scrolling!
- Budget Friendly Plus Size Swimsuits (Less Than $75 on Average for Sets and One Pieces)
- Small Business Swimsuit Brands
- Bra Sized Plus Size Swimsuit Options
- Other Plus Size Swimsuit Brands
Best Places to Buy Budget Friendly Plus Size Swimsuits
Starting off the list of the best places to buy plus swimsuits with some budget friendly options! Here you’ll find plus size one piece swimsuits that are less than $75 and swimsuit separates that are round $75 to make a set.
Amazon

When it comes to a large selection of swimsuit options, quick shipping and easy returns, Amazon takes the lead. If you’re looking for a budget friendly plus size brands, take a look at Daci, Yonique and TemptMe. You can find bikinis, tankinis, one pieces, swim dresses and coverups for less than $40. The exact sizes carried depend on the brand, but there are numerous options up to size 28. Amazon is also an option when it comes to finding name brand swimsuits, such as Elomi, who offers bra sized swimsuits for fuller figures.
If you want an in-depth look at plus size Amazon swimsuits, you can check out this post with Amazon bikinis and this one with Amazon one pieces.
Walmart

Walmart offers a great variety of budget friendly plus size swimsuits, including one piece swimsuits, bikinis, tankinis, swim skirts and more! Time and Tru is one of the brands that you will have the most luck with! You can find most of the styles in sizes S-3X and price points less than $30. Terra & Sky is another plus size swimsuit option at Walmart, carrying most styles in sizes 0x-5x at a $25 price point.
ASOS

If you want a trendy curvy girl approved swimsuit, you need to be shopping at ASOS! Year after year they come through with fun designs, unique prints and swimsuits that fit all the curves. You can find great plus size swimsuits, typically in sizes 12-26 and less than $100 for full sets, from ASOS Curve. You’ll also find River Island Plus and Peek & Beau Curve with options at similar size and price ranges.
Old Navy

While it’s pretty frustrating to not find many plus sizes in store these days, Old Navy is still an option when it comes to where to shop for plus size swimsuits online. They have most swim styles in sizes XS-4X. Swim separates are usually around $30-$40 and one pieces in the $50 range. Plus, they always have a sale happening. One of the things that is unique about Old Navy is the matching swimsuit section. Whether you are wanting to match with your partner or your favorite little one, you can a decent selection of family matching and coordinating swimsuits at Old Navy. The sizing tends to be a smidge tricky to figure out and there’s a quick turnaround return window (3o days from order date). Just a few things to be aware of before ordering!
Target

A favorite store for so many of us, Target might be one of the places lowest on my list when it comes to budget friendly plus size swimsuit options this summer. Hopefully their selection continues to get better as new swimsuits keep being released. Pending the brand and style, you can find swimsuits ranging from XXS-4X. One pieces are around $45 and separates in the $25 range.
Adore Me
AdoreMe for some great some sexy plus size swimwear options ranging from size XS-4X. You can find a bikini set or one piece swimsuit for around $60. Plus, everything is often on sale for under $30, which makes it a great budget friendly option when it comes to wear to shop for plus size swimsuits!
Bra Sized Plus Size Swimsuits

If you’re looking for the best place to shop for plus size swimsuits that cater to different chest sizes, take a chance with bra sized swimwear. It’s important to be properly fitted before ordering these, but if you know you’re correct size, they can be some of the most supportive options out there!
HerRoom
HerRoom is a great online retailer that carries a variety of swimsuit brands with bra sized options. They offer a diverse selection to find what works for you. A few specific brands to take a look at include Elomi, Curvy Kate, Sunsets, Pour Moi and Raisins Curve. Price points and size ranges vary based on each brand. You will find a variety of swimsuit styles including swim skirts, bikinis and tankinis.
Bare Necessities
Bare Necessities is another online retailer that is a great resource for all things bra sized swim. A few specific brands that you should look at here include Elomi, Miraclesuit, Magicsuit, Sunsets and Birdsong. Prices and sizes will vary.
Small Business Swimsuit Brands
If you love to support small businesses, don’t let swimsuit shopping be any different! These are a few of the best places to shop for small business swimsuits, but you can find a more extensive list in this post about small business swimwear.
Kitty and Vibe

Kitty and Vibe is a great spot to shop if you are on the hunt for bold colored plus size swimsuits! Plus they are a woman owned small business and offer relatively affordable, ethical and sustainable swimwear. When it comes to sizing, they are the only brand I have seen that has options for “more or less” booty coverage and offer sizes S-5X in the bikini bottoms and one pieces! When it comes to bikini top sizing, they offer sizes A-H and two different band sizes. You can expect to spend around $118 for one pieces, $52 for bikini bottoms and $58 for bikini tops. Plus you can use discount code Casey15 to save you $15 on your purchase.
My personal favorites are the scoop bikini top and the plunge bikini top. The scoop bikini fits just like a sports bra and is seamless with adjustable straps. The plunge top has a tie band, adjustable straps and plenty of coverage for my chest despite it being a plunging neckline.
Nomads
Nomads Swimwear places a strong emphasis on sustainability, using eco-friendly materials and production methods in their swimsuit manufacturing. With a commitment to inclusivity and environmental responsibility, Nomads Swimwear is a great choice for those looking to support a small business and shop for high-quality plus size swimsuits. They offer resortwear, one piece swimsuits ($185) and bikini separates ($105-$115) in sizes XS-5X.
Night Dive Swim

If bright colored swimsuits that are made with recycled materials are your jam, then Night Dive is a great spot for you to buy plus size swimsuits! Night Dive swimsuits are made in Bali with zero production waste, which means that any leftover fabric scraps are used locally in the community. The $129 long sleeve rash guard one piece and $79 bikini separates are available in sizes S-6X.
When it comes to sizing, I wear XL in the bottoms and find those true to size. For tops, I size up to a 3x for optimal breast coverage. You can find more specifics on styles and sizing in this Night Dive Swim blog post.
Where To Buy Other Plus Size Swimsuits
Wrapping up with the rest of the best places to buy plus size swimsuits! These are going to be some of your higher quality, higher price point swimsuit options. As well as non-wired swimsuits, as we already chatted bra sized swimwear!
Summersalt

If you are looking for a high quality, sustainably made swimsuit but don’t want to spend more than $100, Summersalt is for you. Summersalt is best known for their one shoulder one piece swimsuit, the Sidestroke, but have released quite the variety of swimsuit styles over the last few years. The one piece swimsuits are usually $95, tankini tops $65, bikini tops $50 and bikini bottoms $45. Summersalt’s sizing ranges from 2-24. You can also use code CASEY10 for $10 towards your Summersalt purchase.
Personally, I love the Sidestroke, Marina and The Wrap one piece swimsuits. I find them all to fit true to size and offer comfortable tummy support and enough breast coverage for my large chest.
TA3 Swim

TA3 is known for their high quality, mega sculpting swimwear. These swimsuits will offer the ultimate tummy support and create some shaping of your torso with the corset style back. Think of this swimsuit style like you would shape wear. You can find these swimsuits in a variety of booty and neckline coverages in sizes XS-4x. They range in price from $158-$178 pending the style.
Eloquii

Eloquii offers some of the best on trend fashion in plus sizes and their swimwear line is no exception. You can find swimsuits in sizes 14-32 and styles ranging from tankinis, one pieces and bikinis. One thing is for certain, all of the different plus size swimsuit styles will make a statement. These bold swimsuits range from $65-$160, but between you and I, never pay full price here. Eloquii is constantly running a sale!
Good American

Good American is a great spot to find trendy plus size swimsuits! You can find some great sexy one piece swimsuits, bikinis and even rash guard styles. One piece swimsuit styles are around $100, bikini tops $59 and bottoms $45. Good Swim styles are available in sizes XXS-5X. You can shop directly at Good American, but if you don’t see the size in your preferred style and color, check out the other retailers that carry Good American swimsuits: Good American, Nordstrom, Shopbop, Revolve and bloomingdale’s.
Anne Cole

If you’re looking for swimsuits that are a bit more modest in coverage and designs, but remain youthful, take a look at Anne Cole! They offer a variety of patterns and bright colors in swim dresses, tankinis, bikinis and one pieces. You can find these high quality bathing suits in sizes 6-24W. One piece swimsuits are around $100-$120 and swim separates range from $50-$90.
Lane Bryant

Lane Bryant offers a variety of swimsuits at different coverage levels. You can find a selection of one pieces, bikinis, swim skirts, swim dresses and tankinis in sizes 10-34. Swimsuit separates around $52 and one pieces around $96. This is another brand that you’ll see quite a few sales from, so be sure to time your purchase during a sale to save some money!
Andie

Andie Swim is an online retailer with staple swimsuit styles that they release in various fabrics, colors, etc, in both bikini and one piece styles. One pieces are usually around $120 and bikini separates range from $A50-$75. Sizes range from XS-XXXL, depending on the exact suit.
The Malibu style swimsuit is what I’m wearing above. I have it in the Luster fabric and a size XLT (tall). But from what I have read, I think in the regular fabric I would need to size up because it has less stretch.
Torrid
Looking for some bold colors and prints? Torrid is the place! They offer fun plus size swimwear options in sizes 10-30. You can find tankini tops, bikini tops, briefs and swim skirts for around $60 per separate piece. One piece swimsuits and swim dresses are around $100.
Lands’ End
Lands’ End is a great place to shop for a modest plus size swimsuit. They offer sizes 2-26W in their high quality swimwear. You can shop swim separates in the $60-$90 range and one pieces and swim dresses for around $130.
J. Crew
J. Crew you will find top quality plus size swimwear that is perfect for casual wear. You can find swimsuit designs that are more on the neutral side, as well as patterns that have a pop of color. They offer sizes 0-24 and XXS-3X. The one piece swimsuits are around $130 and swim separates range from $50-$80.
ModCloth
ModCloth skews into more of a youthful swimsuit style. They carry sizes XS-4X. You can shop one piece swimsuits for around $100 and separates for around $55.
Swimsuits for All
Swimsuits for All offers a wide variety of swimsuit styles, brands, patterns and price points. Each collection offers slightly different vacations of price and sizes, but generally speaking you can find most swimsuits for less than $100 and sizes up to 34.
More on the Best Places to Buy Plus Size Swimsuits
While the demand for more places to buy plus size swimsuits is clearly there, we still have a ways to go when it comes to inclusive swimwear options. In the meantime, I hope this list is a good jumping off point for your shopping journey. While you’re shopping, remember that every body is a swimsuit body, and you deserve to feel good in what you wear. You don’t have to hide your body, and it’s okay to dress to your comfort level. I hope you find a swimsuit that suits you and your needs.
Also, if it’s helpful to get some in depth fit reviews of swimsuits, be sure to check out this post about one piece swimsuits and this one about bikinis for fuller breasts. If you want something color specific, try the red swimsuits, black swimsuits or pink swimsuits posts. And you can always take a look through these swimsuit posts to find what you’re looking for.
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