Are you looking for a few more plus size swimwear brands and collections to shop? Especially while you are looking for a fun bikini to shimmy into? You know, while you lounge on the porch or patio, especially now? Well, we have a few fun options.
We are sharing the indie designers and brands that are dedicated to plus size swim, or are plus size swim inclusive!
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While there are more than a few fly plus size brands and retailers to shop plus size swimwear from, these brands specialize and cater to all things swim and that they include plus sizes or are plus size only!
If you are looking for a fun plus size swimsuit, definitely check out these indie plus size swimwear brands & collections to know!
15+ Indie Plus Size Swimwear Brands & Collections To Know
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Are you looking for a few great plus size swimwear brands? Well, we have rounded up over 15+ indie brands to shop online for your plus size bathing suit, that must have plus size bikini, or that bold one-piece!
"Alpine Butterfly Swim was created to inspire women to wear that sexy swimsuit and love yourself while doing it. In 2015, after realizing that finding swimsuits (that were also flattering!) for my plus size niece was nearly impossible, I was inspired to create a brand that didn’t forgot about all of the women who are above a size 8. Alpine Butterfly Swim officially launched August 2017."
Available up through a size 6X.
"THE BRAND features ready-to-wear styles in sizes XS-4X, home, swim, lounge and accessories. The eponymous brand focuses on using high-quality, cruelty-free materials in bold colours and exceptional textures when designing every product. "
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Available up through a size 4X.
"Over twenty years in swimwear design and a record number of retail best-sellers (according to the NPD Group) have earned Rod Beattie the title America’s #1 Swimsuit Designer. After two decades of designing for two of the nation’s top swimwear labels - La Blanca and Anne Cole Collection – Rod Beattie debuted his own swimwear brand in 2010: Bleu Rod Beattie."
Available up through a size 22W.
"Curvy Fox is a luxury lifestyle brand designed for the ever-changing silhouette of real women. Experience leaves much to be desired in the plus-size realm for young and sexy professional women."
Available up through a size 24.
"CURVYKINI is re-defining the plus sized swimwear industry by offering high quality, uniquely designed pieces that adorn the plus-sized woman's curves beautifully. We use luxury fabrication engineered to smooth and float over your gorgeous curves."
Available up through a size 3X/24.
“I wanted to only create lingerie and shapewear for curvy women at the beginning but then I thought why shapewear when you can lounge around and swim in pool wear? Our range of one-piece, two-piece, and tankinis are inspired from life and will flatter any woman’s body.
And by woman, we don’t mean a size 2 but a size that would fit your mom, sister, friend, and yourself! Our sizes are matched from women like you and me and that’s what makes Curvy Waves special to me”
Available up to a size 6X.
"The Diva Kurves Collection is designed for the full figured woman, who loves fashion, looking good and showing off her confidence. These women want to look, and feel great, no matter what the occasion is."
Available up through a size 3X.
"We are committed to empowering #ChromatBABES of all shapes and sizes through perfectly fit garments for every body. We hope that everytime you wear Chromat, it reinforces the message that there are many different versions of beautiful and that every body is worthy of love, acceptance and empowering swimwear."
Available up through a 4X.
"After designing for other well known labels for over 15 years, we noticed the average Real Woman was not being represented in swimwear. As a result in 2013, Gyv Me Body was created. We understand that Real Women have curves, stretch marks and yes….cellulite.
We cater to women who have lived, enjoy life, are Mothers, 25+, are NOT Photoshopped, but embrace their inner beauty and still desires to look good, sexy and vivacious. Furthermore, Gyv Me Body Swimwear is designed to fit a Real Woman’s Curves."
Available up through a 3X.
"NAKIMULI aims to go beyond the traditions of women's fashion and explore more of the imagination, creating fashion forward garments for forward thinking young women.
Inspired by color, shapes, and prints, NAKIMULI has created their own fashion revolution: one that embraces a love of self at any size, inspires sisterhood, individuality, comfort, and lots of fierceness."
Available up through a size 3X.
"Nina Sharae is a boutique luxury swim and resort wear line dedicated to celebrating the beauty of curvy women across the world.
Founded in 2015 by way of Chicago, IL, the Nina Sharae brand has been featured in your favorite fashion magazines from GQ to Vogue and even had designs featured internationally in the top fashion shows.
As we continue to push the envelope of diversity by celebrating all shapes and sizes we invite you to join us."
Available up through a size 3X.
"At Nomads, we bridge the gap by offering continuity across sizes in luxe, destination-inspired swimwear. It is our belief that everyone should have access to the same style of clothing, no matter their size. That is why we offer our timeless, elevated swim and resortwear styles made from the best fabrics in sizes XS-5X."
Available up through a size 5X.
"Phylyda aims to redefine fashion-forward swimwear for all, crafting the perfect-fitting separates that are made to mix and match and celebrate the nuances and diversity of the female figure.
Pairing aesthetically-driven designs with fit-focused techniques and technology, each item in Phylyda’s collection is customizable and current. A pleasure-seeker first and foremost, the Phylyda woman knows she’s beautiful because she knows herself and reaches for swimwear that lets her truly dive into life."
Available up through a US 3XL and 40 H chest.
"Raisins Curve offers a great assortment of 1 pcs, bikinis and tankinis for the fashion forward girl who is curvy and confident."
Available up through a size 3X.
"Sheeek By Bee was created to consistently cultivate the fashion industry with trendy, fashion forward designs made for plus size women. Inspired by the true essence of a full figured body, garments are constructed to accentuate each curve with bold, UNAPOLOGETIC, chic designs hence the name “Sheeek” By Bee."
Available up through a 4X.
"We are a brand inspired by bold colors for the city girl that is not afraid to stand out. Our mantra: Fit Focused; Trend Obsessed! Styles are added weekly, but don't let that fool you, we take our time designing and manufacturing your clothes to fit you right! We believe in fit consistency across our size range: 0-32!"
Available up through a size 5X.
"Voluptuous is a new company dedicated to create fashionable and sensual swimsuits. Our products are designed and manufactured in Italy with Italian fabrics responding to the highest standard of quality."
Available up through a size 3X.
Finally, a great roundup, right? It was fun to peruse the internets and to dig into our TCF Archives on plus size swim! If you do not know, indies make plus size fashion go around! We’ve highlighted quite a few plus size indie designers, but the swimwear ones get their shine today…
These indie plus size swimwear brands are independently owned, with a small team or limited production, that you KNOW are one of a kind, or that you will not see elsewhere!
Supporting indie plus size designers helps support innovation and the style we have been craving! This is where creativity grows. How often do we see an indie designer’s inspiration elsewhere?
As for the retailers, brands, and places to shop? If you want to tackle your swim shopping with your vacation or summer style shopping, we have a roundup for you!
Make sure you check out our Where to Buy Plus Size Swim Roundup when you can!! There we have included the tried and true places where you know you can go shop in store and more.
So, tell us: Where do you buy your bathing suits? What types do you buy? Which ones are more your style?
Let’s discuss the options and styles you love in the comments below!
Some gorgeous swimwear! Next time you should see what you think to my swimwear… especially my starry night swimdress (UK16 to 26) roughly US14-24. It can be styled for a more alternative or retro pinup vibe.