20 Best Plus Size Swimsuits of 2024, According to Fashion Experts
These swimsuits are the cutest and best fitting of the season.
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When it comes to finding the best plus-size swimwear, snagging quality pieces that are cute and modern isn’t always easy but, in 2024, we aren’t accepting the drab, dated plus-size swimsuits that many of us have seen in the past. The style and textile experts here at the Good Housekeeping Institute have rounded up the best plus-size swimwear with overwhelmingly positive reviews, and also included suits that we've tested for the best swimsuits for women.
Our top picks:
- Best Overall: Lands' End, SlenderSuit V-neck Wrap
- Best Value: Daci, Front Cross One-Piece
- Best Budget: Old Navy, One-Piece
- Best One-Piece: Summersalt, The Sidestroke
- Best Underwire Bikini Top: Torrid, Underwire Long Line Bikini Top
We also connected with Marcy Guevara-Prete, a plus-size fashion industry veteran and co-owner of the Plus Bus Boutique, to gain insight on what she looks for when selecting pieces for her shop and what she recommends to her clientele when shopping for swimwear. She says that the biggest downfall many women face is selecting pieces that don't fit them at the moment or buying something that they think they'll eventually fit into. A swimsuit that fits the body you’re in now will set you up for success, she said.
Guevara-Prete also recommends testing swimwear before you make a final decision: "Do a bend-over test to make sure everything feels comfortable and really move around. Do squats, bend and reach — you basically need to mimic movements that you would do in real life to ensure the swimsuit is right for you.” Lastly, make sure you truly feel good in your swimwear because confidence is “your best accessory,” said Guevara-Prete.
As far as sizing, especially when it comes to shopping online, you have to remember that the size listed on the garment shouldn’t be relied on. “Sizing isn’t consistent across brands, so it is important to know your measurements,” said Guevara-Prete. This makes selecting your size when shopping for different brands much easier. Take a look at each brand's size chart to see which size is best for you.
From plus-size swimwear with cutouts to swim dresses and two-pieces, we’ve found the 20 best swimsuits that can fit almost any style, in sizes that range 14–30 and a mix of popular, mainstream brands and smaller labels you may have not heard of before. While you're shopping for summer, don't forget to check out our picks for the most comfortable walking sandals and the best beach towels.
Raena Loper (she/her) is a fashion journalist and product analyst based in New Jersey whose work has appeared in Forbes, Good Housekeeping and O, The Oprah Magazine. Raena is a graduate from Montclair State University where she earned a degree in fashion studies as well as gender, sexuality and women's studies. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, cooking BBQ and spending time with family.
Emma Seymour (she/her) is a senior product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.
Amanda (she/her) researches and reports on products in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, ranging from clothing and accessories to home furnishings. She holds undergraduate degrees in apparel merchandising and product development and advertising and marketing communications, as well as a master of science degree in consumer sciences from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, Amanda was a lecturer for the fashion and retail studies program at Ohio State, where she taught fashion and textiles courses.
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