Sunsets serves us a swim top for curvy girls with this Twist Tankini. This free-flowing tankini bucks the trend of tight fitting swim tops, and plus-sized girls love it. While its loose-fitting design doesn't enhance a figure, it accommodates an ample bust more easily than most of its competitors. And what's more, it does it for far less than the tankinis that most plus-sized label…

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Figure flattering shirring help this Tutti Fruti tankini from Gottex stand out from the crowd. I must admit, this tankini isn't what I expected when I saw its name. The Tutti Fruti moniker conjures up images of flamboyant accents and wild rainbow colors. However this Tutti Fruti is quite subdued, with its subtle all-over shirring and elegant cobalt blue color. The soft pleats are f…

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Tankinis are a great option for women who like to cover up on the beach, but it can be difficult for tall women to find just the right fit. The tankinis from Athleta are a bit longer than the average, so they're a great option for women struggling to find their perfect swim shirt. This Bowback tankini is the brand's signature design. The ongoing popularity of the Bowback can probably be a…

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In America they call them French fries, but in the UK and Australia they're hot chips. No matter what you call them, leaving the shore to get a steaming bag of the potato treats from a local kiosk or takeaway store is a treasured childhood summer memory. Just as hot chips make me nostalgic for my youth, so does this playful Roxy tankini that shares its name. The thick red and white stripes…

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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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Calvin Klein knows the simple things in life are often the best. Rather than follow fads, the label keeps it classic with this Shirred Tankini Set. The refusal to bend to the whims of fashion may make trend conscious beach goers pass it by, but it's got a timeless charm that shouldn't be overlooked. I love the way the gentle shirring under the bust helps the nylon/spandex fabric fall so…

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If you can't bear to bare all this summer, Ujena provides a more modest swimsuit alternative in this Classic Camkini. This swimsuit features a tankini top and bikini style bottom. The classic tankini top is embellished with a keyhole neckline, which sees pretty pleats form in the nylon/lycra fabric across the bust. The tankini style is a modest alternative to a bikini, and a great i…

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Just a shade short of a perfect bikini body and want to hide that little bit of excess? The forgiving tankini is always there for you. And this one in dark colors with a subtle allover print will be flattering on most body types. The Nikita Interesting Tankini is interesting indeed. I love the swirly, sort of sea-like print which is allover the top and present in a sort of waist-band trim…

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