Where To Shop:15+ Stylish Indie Plus Size Swimwear Brands

“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.

“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.

“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.”

Real talk, a lot of their MOST fun swimsuits aren’t available in plus, so we’re going to watch this space and wait (with expectation1) that they’ve expanded their offering!

Available up through a size 22W.

“The comments and conversations, e-mails and letters that we’ve read from our customers told us long ago that we were onto something bigger. At the heart of it all, we’re still us, the same founders since the beginning, with the most supportive and thought-provoking customers we could’ve ever hoped for. You helped us to create what TomboyX is today.”

Up to a 6X

“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 42 H OR 44g chest.

“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 create travel essentials that are comfortable enough for the journey, and stylish enough for the destination.We believe fashion and function should always play well together, packing for a trip should be stress-free, and that comfortable doesn’t have to mean underdressed.”

Up to s size 22.

“Origami Customs is a customized and handmade line of swimwear, lingerie, and more for folks of all genders. Our team is made up of individuals of diverse identities and needs. All of us bring our unique experiences to the table of this company. We all have meaningful experiences with the body-affirming gear that we make and sell.”

Up to a 5X

“Wild Isles is a women-owned small business based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. After a year of design and development, Wild Isles launched in May, 2019 with a collection of mix and match bikinis designed for fuller busts in mind.”

Up to a size 22-24 in bottoms and a 44H in tops

“Every suit is made from a minimum of 6 recycled plastic bottles taken from the beaches and streets.  So far we’ve recycled over 750,000 plastic bottles – and we’re just getting started.”