Hey Reader,​

Confession: I did not own a matching swimsuit until I was 28 years old.

Which feels especially ridiculous considering I have a degree in fashion design and spent five years working in corporate fashion.

Not exactly a glowing endorsement of the swimwear industry. But honestly... can we all agree that swimsuit shopping is kind of The Worst?

You find a top that fits your bust but the bottoms are falling off.

Or the bottoms fit perfectly but the top seems to have been designed for someone with an entirely different body.

Or everything technically fits, but somehow still manages to make you feel like the swimsuit is winning and you're losing.

I've been there, more times than I'd like to admit.

The good news?

Eventually I stopped trying to squeeze myself into swimsuits that clearly weren't made for my body and started buying swimsuits that actually were.

What a concept.

Turns out, swimsuit shopping becomes dramatically less miserable when you're shopping from brands that design for curves instead of treating extended sizing as an afterthought.

So I rounded up the swimsuits I've personally bought, worn, swum in, packed for trips, and genuinely loved, along with the brands I keep going back to year after year.

Whether you're looking for a supportive bikini, a one-piece that actually stays put, something with tummy coverage, or simply a swimsuit that makes you feel amazing instead of self-conscious, I've got you covered.

Literally.

Everyone deserves to spend more time enjoying the beach, the pool, or that tropical vacation they've been dreaming about...

...and a whole lot less time crying under fluorescent dressing room lights.

Here's my guide to the best swimsuits for curves, plus my favorite places to shop for size-inclusive swimwear.

Until next time,