Board shorts have long been relied upon by beachgoers carrying a few extra pounds. So it makes sense that plus-sized label Torrid is offering us its version. Torrid doesn't try to reinvent the wheel here. Its board shorts are very basic, with only playful ties at the sides to liven up the design. It's easy to call them boring, but you might miss the smarts of this style. Black goes with a…

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Torrid have created a cute ruffled wrap skirt for plus-sized beach lovers. But just because this skirt is big enough for the heavy set to wear, doesn't mean that they should. We can always count on Torrid for creating on trend items for bigger girls. I've seen this kind of wrap skirt replicated by many of the High Street labels. But unfortunately all Torrid's done here is made it bigger…

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All too often surf and swimsuit brands create sexy swimwear for smaller girls, but forget to offer their wares beyond a size 14. Thank goodness there's Torrid, who knows that plus-sized women have just as much right to sizzle on the sand! This ruffled halter style tankini is one of Torrid's sexiest yet. Even the most amateur fashionista knows that black is slimming, so it makes sense…

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Who says plus-sized girls need to hide away in oversized T-shirts and sarongs. Torrid celebrates curves with this zebra print halter swimsuit. If I hadn't known better I'd have sworn this swimsuit was a party dress. Its retro halter-neck style and wild zebra print make this suit a lot of fun, and flattering to boot. Halter neck styles lift the bust, making the most of curvy girls' nat…

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All too often plus-sized swimwear blends into the background. Torrid encourages bigger girls to be bold and embrace their bodies with vibrant swimsuits like this diamond-patterned tankini. The vivid purple, pink, blue, and white diamond pattern makes a welcome change from the matte tones we typically see on plus-sized swimwear. This print is fun and youthful, and much more fla…

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