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With the frigid winter season winding down, summer will be here before you know it. That means it is time to start planning your summer looks.

Keeping up with casual summer trends is easy enough regardless of size or shape. But plus-sized women have one specific summertime challenge: finding swimsuits for big busts.

Don’t get discouraged, there are plenty of options out there, and we have 15 here for you. 

What to Look for in Swimsuits for Big Busts

Women of all shapes and sizes can struggle to find a swimsuit that suits them. If you are more on the chesty side, then finding a suit with proper support is going to be the biggest hurdle you face.

There are a few different approaches to dealing with the need for greater support. The most common and generally most effective are bra-style pieces with underwire and adjustable straps. Those with thicker straps, in particular, provide the most support.

High back suits are also a strong choice, with the cut providing plenty of support. Suits with molded cups can provide almost as much support as underwire tops, and are available in a variety of styles.

In general, if you can find a suit marked with the same size as your regular bra, you can call that a safe bet. If a suit is made with a D cup or larger in mind, it will hopefully be constructed to provide the necessary support. 

Having looked at these different styles, we’ve come up with 15 swimsuit picks for plus sized women.

1. Panache Anya One-Piece Swimsuit

This one-piece suit is a bonafide classic. It is sized by bra sized and is currently available in sizes DD through K.

The bust has an underwire and seamed double-layer cups. It also has fully adjustable straps to give you all the support you could need.

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2. Wolf & Whistle Lattice Swimsuit

This lace-up suit from Wolf & Whistle is a superb fusion of form and function.

It eschews an underwire in favor of a pair of lined, padded cups, sized DD through G, to provide support with maximum comfort. It also has a low-cut swoop back, allowing you to show a little more skin than a more common high-back suit.

3. Pour Moi Jet Set One-Piece Swimsuit

This elegant design evokes the aesthetics of a Parisian pool party in the swinging ’60s.

It uses an underwire and side boning for support, and is available in bra sizes up to G. One of its biggest selling points is the fact that it comes with a pair of convertible, detachable straps. You can adjust them to create all kinds of different looks, or take them off altogether to bare your shoulders.

4. Peek & Beau Bow Back Swimsuit

Pastels are a popular look right now, and the Bow Back Suit from Peek & Beau is one of the best examples of why.

Supporting a bust up to a size I, this saccharine sweet suit is cute without being childish. It manages to be alluring while still being appropriate for a family beach vacation.

5. Figleaves Puzzle Underwired Tummy Control Swimsuit

This strapless number allows you to blend stripes with patterns to create a dynamic beach look.

It is underwire-supported and comes in sizes up to G. It also features hidden tummy support, to enhance your natural curves.

6. Freya Women’s Pier Soft Cup Halter Swimsuit

When your brand name evokes a Goddess of love and beauty, you had better be confident in your ability to live up to that image. Fortunately, this halter suit does not disappoint.

Sporting a retro, polka dot design and a deep-plunge neckline, this suit is a fun and flirty option that can support up to an FF-sized bust.

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7. Lepel London Lace up Bandeau Bikini

Lepel’s London Lace Up is another modern take on a classic design.

The lacey design in pastel pink is very trendy right now. It is underwire supported and has adjustable, removable straps for extra support. It comes in sizes D through I.

8. A Sporty Wetsuit

Though perhaps an unconventional choice, you shouldn’t write off a wetsuit.

A plus size wetsuit comes with certain perks that a standard swimsuit just can’t promise.

The full-body coverage protects the skin from damaging UV rays. And they are insulated to keep you warm in the water for prolonged periods. If you live in a chillier climate, this can help you add extra beach days to your calendar each year.

They’re also a great choice if you participate in any water sports. They are slightly buoyant, so swimming takes less effort and allows you to save your energy for more intense activities. 

9. Bravissimo Cannes One-Piece Swimsuit

Another updated take on a classic look, this one piece sports a classy lattice design that is very much on-trend right now.

It has an underwire-supported bust and back fastening to keep everything in place when you hit the waves. It is available in sizes up to J.

10. Panache Anya Stripe Bandeau Underwire Bikini Top

If you want a classic bikini top, then this design from Panache has you covered.

It has foam-lined underwired cups and side boning for support. It comes with fully adjustable straps that can be converted into crisscross and halter designs and is available in up to size G.

11. Pour Moi? Barracuda Ring Neck Underwired Top

This top is underwire supported, providing plenty of support and lift to flatter your bust. And its cute cutout design and crisscross straps are a fabulous look.

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It comes in sizes up to F, and you can complete the look with the matching bottoms.

12. Wolf & Whistle Fuller Bust Contrast Swimsuit

This suit is suitable for those looking for a bolder look.

It combines a dramatic deep plunge neckline with a super low-cut back. Its adjustable straps help provide support, and it comes in sizes from DD to G.

13. Miss Mandalay Icon Halter Bikini Top

This suit from Miss Mandalay has unlined, underwired cups for support.

The design allows for just the right amount of frill while staying minimal enough to maximize the sun you can catch. It is available in sizes D through G.

14. ASOS DESIGN Fuller Bust Underwired Pom Pom Bardot Bikini 

Definitely, on the frillier end of the spectrum, this is the choice for those who want to be seen.

It has a bold floral print and ruffled sleeves with pom-pom fringe. The bust sports underwired, molded cups for maximum support, and comes in up to size I. You can complete the look with the matching bottoms.

15. Freya Sundance One Piece

Another contribution from Freya, this semi-sheer one-piece combines decadent design with comfort and support.

It has seamed foam-lined cups and side boning details for support and comes in sizes up to FF. It has a low cut backline, and the crochet overlay can be pulled down under the cups to get you that perfect tan line.

Find a Suit Made to Be Worn

It can often feel like women’s clothing, and especially swimsuits, are just display pieces. Many brands have been especially loath to make cute swimsuits for big busts and plus sized girls. 

Fortunately, more companies are stepping up and catering to women who don’t look like a static store display.

Check out our other pieces for more summer style tips.