Plus Size Maternity Bathing Suits

Women who are both plus size and pregnant have no shortage of options when it comes to plus size maternity bathing suits. With the numerous selections available today, choosing one that looks great and feels comfortable is easier than ever.

Health experts say swimming is one of the best exercises a pregnant woman can undertake since it improves circulation, burns calories, and enhances muscle strength and tone, among other things. Plus, the feeling of weightlessness and buoyancy in the water helps her achieve all these benefits without undue strain. As long as there are no problems in the pregnancy and if her doctor approves, a woman should be able to enjoy the health benefits of swimming during the whole duration of her pregnancy.

This is one of the major areas where choosing the right type of swimsuit is important. Plus size maternity bathing suits are designed to provide the support that a pregnant body needs. Several areas of the body aside from the belly will usually increase in size during pregnancy, notably the chest and hips, and accommodating these changes properly with the right type of swimsuit will help ensure both a beautiful appearance and a comfortable experience in and out of the water.



There are many pregnancy bathing suit styles from which to choose. There's the classic one-piece silhouette that's always a popular option. Bikinis and tankinis for plus-size women who are pregnant are also widely available. Swim skirts or swim dresses are also in vogue because of the comfort they provide and the feminine appeal they project. You can find many of these types of swimwear, particularly those made by noted plus-size bathing suit companies Miraclesuit and Gottex, on the web site of Nordstrom.



The stores of retail company Target are also good places for finding beautiful and affordably-priced plus size pregnancy bathing suits, including swim shorts. Target carries swimsuits designed by Liz Lange for both plus size and pregnant women. However, Target only ships to customers within the United States. International customers may want to consider sites like Amazon.com, which offers a range of plus size maternity bathing suits and coverups from various brands.

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Slimming Swimsuits

Not all women have perfect bodies; quite a few have problem areas such as an overly large bust, a tummy that's probably a bit too flabby or hips that are a tad too wide. These can make them feel too self-conscious to wear their swimsuit come summertime. Fortunately, there are various choices in slimming swimwear that minimize the appearance of problem areas while maximizing the best of one's assets.

It has been long-standing advice from fashion experts that wearing a bathing suit that has one solid block of dark colour can make someone look skinnier. There is certainly no shortage of swimsuits in black ⁽¹⁾, dark grey or navy. And just because a swimsuit is all one colour does not mean it has to be boring or unsexy. Shirring in the waist area, belts, and an attractive or unusual cut can make a bathing suit -- and the woman in it -- more eye-catching.

Some full-figured women make the mistake buying a swimsuit that covers up too much, in the belief that it's better to keep everything hidden. But according to Glamour magazine's swimwear consultants ⁽²⁾, doing this could actually emphasize a problem area. Boy shorts, for instance, are not recommended for those with large hips since they tend to make the hips look even bigger. A bikini-style bottom, but not one that's tied with strings, is recommended instead.

A vee or square-cut low neckline is also advised for those who want to de-emphasize a large tummy or wide hips. The neckline draws attention away from those problem areas and showcases a nice pair of shoulders and the bust-line.

Scuba-style bathing suits ⁽³⁾ are also popular slimming swimwear options. They fit snugly to the body and make the wearer seem skinnier because of the vertical lines on the design and the high-cut bottom that enhances the appearance of long legs. So-called skirtinis, or a bathing suit whose bottom is overlaid with a short skirt, can also give a slimming effect.

Swimwear with a high Lycra spandex content is recommended since they provide great support and make flabby areas seem smaller and firmer. Miraclesuit and Spanx by Sara Blakely are two brands whose bathing suits flatter the figures of plus size women.

There are numerous other brands that offer slimming swimsuits. Some that have been recommended by O, The Oprah Magazine ⁽⁴⁾ are Lands' End, ShapeFx, SlimPerfect Fashions, Slimsuit by Carol Wior, and Inches Off.

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Sources:

1. She Finds: What to wear - where to get it: Top 5 little black swimsuits that slim every figure
2. Glamour Magazine : Dress your body - swimsuit fashion
3. Tyra Banks Beauty and Fashion : Swimsuits that make you look slimmer
4. Oprah Winfrey's Style Tips and Advice : The Best Bathing Suit for Every Body

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Miraclesuit Swimwear

Trying to find a swimsuit that looks good can be a source of stress for many women. Sometimes it may seem that the most beautiful swimwear items are made with only perfectly-figured women in mind. Other times it may seem that there aren’t enough attractive selections available to women who are carrying a few extra pounds. Miracle swimwear, with its stylish and eye-pleasing designs, debunks these myths.

To look ten pounds lighter in ten seconds ⁽¹⁾ – that’s the promise that the company offers to its customers. It helps women achieve this appearance through strategic placement of shirring and draping, which conceals and draws attention from unattractive bulges. It also uses a kind of fabric called Miratex, which shapes and contours the body to flatten unsightly bulges and to give support where it’s needed most. Miratex contains three times more Lycra spandex than conventional swimsuit fabrics, enabling it to more firmly hold in problem areas such as the stomach and hips.

One possible concern about such a strong and contouring fabric is that it might make the swimsuit uncomfortable to wear. But according to customer reviews on sites like Amazon.com ⁽²⁾ and blogs such as knickersblog.com ⁽³⁾ and lookingfabinyourforties.blogspot.com ⁽⁴⁾,
it’s actually the opposite: Miraclesuit swimwear is comfortable to wear and does not feel constricting. Plus, it stays securely in place and doesn’t inadvertently expose too much chest or buttocks – a problem commonly experienced with ill-fitting swimsuits.

Another Miraclesuit innovation involves support for the bust area in the form of underwires in the built-in foam bra in the swimsuits. This kind of bra construction promises that the wires will not poke out and that it will retain its shape even after repeated washings.

The sheer variety of swimsuit designs and styles for women of all sizes is another thing that customers like about Miraclesuit. The company’s swimwear has been featured in prominent magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, and Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine.

Miracle swimwear pieces are available in the following sizes: misses, D and DD cups, and plus size. In addition to swimsuits, the company also produces cover-ups, jeans, beach shirts, and scarves. They may be purchased through Miraclesuit’s retail partners including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Eddie Bauer.

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Sources:

1. Amazon.com : Miraclesuit Swimwear Reviewrank
2. Knickers: The lingerie blog : Swimwear Review: Danae tries the Miraclesuit
3. Looking Fab at any Age: Miraclesuit Swimwear Review
4. Miraclesuit: What's the miracle?

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Plus Size Tankini

A well chosen plus size tankini is ideal for hiding your tummy and giving your bust the extra support to be comfortable when engaging in beach or pool activities.

A tankini combines the best features of both the one piece bathing suit and the standard plus size bikini in a new and exciting type of swimwear that is not only sexy and flattering, but also provides coverage of your "problem areas". Not to mention how practical it is when you need to go to the bathroom without having to remove your top and how much more you are protected against sunburn compared to wearing a normal bikini.

A tankini is a perfect swimsuit when doing beach or pool activities: it gives great support for the bust without having to fear for some embarrassing exposure do to whichever movement you could be making.

Which tankini suits you best?

Tankini tops and bottoms can be mixed and matched to suit your personal taste and body type. Choose bottoms that camouflage or enhance your hips, thighs or buts. There are 4 distinct combinations:

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  the halter top tankini is generally a flattering choice for any woman and accentuates the bust, shoulders and collarbone
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  the apron tankini keeps your back uncovered whilst the front midsection is covered with kind of drapes, made in a design that flatters your body or made in sheer. It's a comfortable yet seductive style for women that don't feel that they have to hide anything.
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  the underwire tankini is for women with a bigger bust who want extra support for the bust whilst covering the mid section. They could look like a one piece if the top and the bottom match.
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  the boyshort tankini has shorts to cover your hips, thighs and buttocks and a tank top that is short enough to cover up most of your belly but showing still a little bit of flesh so everybody can see you are not wearing a one piece. They are the preferred swimwear of recent mothers and anybody who is a bit shy about their bottom.

It is no secret that black or dark colors make you look thinner. Your second best choice is keeping the colors and the design to a minimum.

When comfort is on your list of must haves, go for spandex or spandex and cotton combinations. When you want a long lasting bathing suit, then go for nylon.

Although choices and combinations are unlimited, most retail shops will only sell a limited amount of plus size patterns, designs and colors. Online shopping for a plus size tankini will ensure that any big beautiful woman will find her right type of swimwear.

Looking good is a fundamental right to be exercised by all, plus size or other. Choice shouldn't be an obstacle and a plus size tankini could be your answer since the upper and the lower part can bought separately to customize your bathing suit to your specific top and bottom size, body shape and taste.

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