Swimwear is one of the hardest things to buy when you are curvy, because most of it is sized small to large and gives a fuller bust no real support. Ours is different. Our plus size and curvy swimwear is cup-sized like a bra, in bands to a 28 and cups to a K, so a bigger bust gets genuine lift and hold in the water. You will find one-pieces, tankinis, bikinis and swim dresses, plus mix-and-match separates and high-waisted bikini bottoms, in flattering cuts and colours from labels who design for real curves. Whether you call them bathers or swimsuits, these are made to fit and support, not just cover.
Swimwear Sized Like a Bra
The single biggest difference with our range is how it is sized. Instead of a stretchy shelf bra and a small-medium-large label, our swimwear uses real band and cup sizing, with underwired and full-cup styles built the way a good bra is. That is what gives a fuller bust proper support in the water, where an unsupported swimsuit tends to gape, dig or drop.
It also means you can actually find your size rather than compromising on it. The range runs right up to a K cup across the styles that matter, from the specialists in fuller bust and curvy swim, including Artesands, Elomi Swim, Panache Swimwear, Fantasie Swim, Primadonna Swim, Miraclesuit and Sea Level. These are labels that design for support first, so the swimwear holds its shape wet or dry.
Styles to Suit Every Shape
Different styles flatter and support in different ways, and it helps to start from what you want the swimsuit to do. A one-piece gives the most coverage and all-in-one support, and many of ours are underwired for a fuller bust. A tankini offers the coverage of a one-piece with the convenience of two pieces, which makes changing and mixing sizes easier. Bikinis and swim dresses round out the choice for however much skin you want to show.
Because so much of the range comes as separates, you do not have to buy your top and bottom in the same size. You can size your bikini top by your bust and your bottom by your hip, which is exactly what makes a curvy figure hard to fit off the rack elsewhere. Many tops are supportive enough to work as a swim bra under tankini tops and sun tops too.
Getting the Right Swim Fit
A swimsuit should fit like a good bra: the band firm and level, the cups fully containing the bust without gaping, and the straps supporting without digging in. If the band rides up or the cups spill, the size is off. Our fitters help with swimwear the same way they do with bras, in store or over Zoom, and you can start with our how to measure guide at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size does your plus size swimwear go up to? The range runs to an Australian band size 28 and up to a K cup across many styles. Because it is sized by band and cup rather than small, medium and large, you can match your actual size rather than settling for the closest option.
Do you stock swimwear that supports a fuller bust? Yes. Our curvy swimwear uses real bra sizing, with underwired and full-cup styles designed to lift and hold a fuller bust in the water, which a standard shelf-bra swimsuit cannot do.
Can I buy swimwear tops and bottoms in different sizes? Yes. Much of our range comes as separates, so you can size your top by your bust and your bottom by your hips. This is one of the easiest ways to get a good fit if you are a different size top and bottom.
What swimwear styles are most flattering for a curvy figure? It depends on what you want. One-pieces and underwired tankinis give the most support and coverage, high-waisted bottoms smooth and define the waist, and cup-sized bikinis let you fit top and bottom independently. The most flattering option is simply the one that fits and supports you properly.
Get Fitted at DeBra's
Swimwear is far easier to buy with someone who fits fuller busts for a living in your corner. Our team offers free in-store fittings and virtual Zoom appointments, so you can sort your size, your style and your top-and-bottom pairing before you commit. Book a free fitting appointment and we will help you find bathers you actually feel good in.
