The retail stores are buzzing with the hottest swimwear for summer 2011. Plus size fashionista looking to upgrade their closets with trendy beachwear can opt for tankinis, bikinis, and one-piece in ruffles, prints, and patterns.
2011 Swimwear Trends
2011 is the year of retro glam. It's the season to sparkle and shine. Along with muted blacks, whites, and grays, curvy women will find swimsuits in bright turquoise blue, deep orange, and raspberry pink.
Patterns will rule. Ethnic, abstract, and Native American will find a prominent place in the 2011 swimwear fashion. This year will see happy prints, paisleys, animal prints, stripes, madras, and more.
Details will take priority. Women will find statement details from ruching, shirring, ruffles, sequin, and rhinestone, among others.
Keeping a few of the trends in mind, here are some swimsuit choices for the full-figured woman.
Plus Size Shirred Swimwear
This paisley printed plus-size swimsuit by Aerin Rose features a sensual deep plunge neckline. The halter tie is comfortable and stylish. The one-piece swimsuit comes with hidden underwire and tummy control panel. The swimwear also offers the trendy shirred control at the waist. The Mediterranean print swimsuit by Aerin Rose comes in bra sizes from 18DD to 24DD and costs $129.99.
Another choice is this halter swimwear by Beach Belle in bright fuchsia. The shirred bodice is accentuated by a V-neckline and halter design. Available in sizes 18W to 24W, the swimwear costs $68.
Plus Size Ruffle Swimwear
Elegant yet playful, this ruffled tankini from Liz Claiborne can be coordinated with a classic bottom or a skirt. Available in black, the tankini comes from size 16W to 24W and is priced at an original price of $50.
Another chic ruffle choice is this black wrap bodice swimsuit from Longitude. The nylon/spandex swimsuit comes with a feminine ruffled neckline and a perfect contoured fit. Available in size 16W to 24W, the swimsuit costs $89.
Plus Size Checkered Swimwear
This pink/black (also available in yellow/black) bandeaukini top by Hobie® is vibrant, fun, and trendy. Available in size 16W to 26W, the plus-size separate features a fringed bandeau neckline, lingerie straps, empire waist, and molded shelf bra. Coordinate it with an aquatic skirt, shorts, or a shirred skirt.
Printed Plus Size Swimsuits
Women will love the glam look of this animal printed swimdress by I.f. The swimdress has a round adjustable neckline comes with an attached brief. The multicolored swimsuit comes in sizes 16W to 22 W and costs $124.
Another chic printed choice is this one-piece swimsuit with a faux-wrap design. Featuring a deep V-neckline and tummy control, this plus size swimsuit from It Figures comes with a side tie for an elegant look. Available in sizes 18W to 24W, the swimsuit costs $106.
These plus size swimwear are stylish and great addition to your summer beachwear selection. Choose a silhouette that complements your body type. Take inspiration from the hottest trends of the season to find vibrant shades, styles, and fashion that accentuates your fashion flair.
