If you’re lucky enough to escape the freezing cold this winter to a place where the grass is green, the palm trees sway in the humid breeze, and the water is warm, then there’s a good chance you need to stock up on new swimwear. Dipping in and out of the pool all summer might’ve taken a toll on your favourite bikini, and now you’re panicking to find one that fits and feels the same. Luckily, we rounded up 11 places to buy bathing suits online for a cold weather getaway that champion comfort, quality, size inclusivity, and style.
Read on to find out where you can pick up almost two weeks worth of vacay-ready swimwear that are just a few clicks away.
REVOLVE
REVOLVE has a wide variety of swimsuits and beach fashion pieces from different brands for you to shop right on its website. The shop always carries the latest trendy styles, so you can trust you’ll be looking chic while laying out on the beach.
Saltwater Collective
From ocean blue turquoise to sandy beige, Saltwater Collective handcrafts flawless swimwear basics. Sewn by local Toronto seamstresses, all Saltwater one pieces and bikinis are made out of sustainable fabrics like econyl yarn which is spun from wasted nylon fabric. There’s nothing better than wearing something that’s better for the water while you’re swimming in it, right?
Unika Swim
Also made in Toronto, Unika swimsuits are comprised of econyl yarn too. The brand was founded by Brazilian native, Betsy Campos, who was inspired by her heritage and how every beach bum’s swimwear reflected their style. Through Unika, Campos aims to empower women to recognize their individuality and feel confident in a swimsuit, which is now more possible with an in-store fitting at her Yorkville boutique.
Knix
To live “unapologetically free” is Knix’s motto, and its body-loving bathing suits allow you to do just that. The creators of seamless bras and functional underwear have now expanded into designing swimwear that fits cups sizes A to G and pants sizes 2 to 22. Plus, they’re wire and chafe free.
Aritzia
Incase you weren’t aware Aritzia now sells swimwear! Like the rest of Artizia’s inventory, its swimwear collection is full of elevated basics that will never go out of style.
Cult Gaia
Go ahead and conjure up a daydream of a countryside villa in the south of Italy, where the paintings are as plentiful as the spritzes and empty lawn chairs in the steamy summer heat. What would you want to be wearing? We’ll answer that for you and suggest an artfully designed one piece by Cult Gaia. It’ll live in your wardrobe forever.
Tropic of C
Founded by South African model and Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel, Tropic of C is a swimwear line that celebrates the female form and a life spent at the beach. Right down to the bamboo tags and biodegradable garment bags, it’s a true eco-brand. Tropic of C also uses a bioplastic derived from tree pulp to make the hygiene liners for the inside of bathing suit bottoms, which are completely compostable. Another one, for the planet.
Aerie
Just like its clothing, Aerie swimwear is all about making women feel good, inside and out. And with un-retouched models pictured in every style on their website, that’s exactly what the brand has accomplished. Its bathing suits are just as cute as its intimates and pyjamas, and they’re all available in cup sizes AA to DDD.
Everlane
Everlane is known for its sustainability efforts by partnering with ethical factories, using fine materials for its pieces, and creating timeless designs. Its swimsuit collection is no different! At Everlane you can shop a variety of staple swimwear pieces that are built to last, so you can take them with you on many vacations to come.
Hunza.G
Wondering where you’ve seen a Hunza.G swimsuit before? You might recognize the iconic Hunza dress that Julia Roberts wears in the most classic of rom-coms, Pretty Woman. Today, London-made Hunza.G bikinis are literally everywhere, and they’re the absolute comfiest. Even Hailey Beiber’s a fan.
Youswim
Youswim might make the most comfortable swimsuits ever, and we know that’s a bold statement to make. Though it’s possible, because the brands suits adapt to fit your body’s natural state of flux. If you’re a size 2 to 14, Youswim has got you covered – its suits are seven sizes in one. These suits are also ethically woven, dyed, cut, and sewn in England using European-sourced nylon and elastane.
Modcloth
Modcloth‘s bathing suits come in a full range of sizes up to a 34. The brand use of original patterns and vivid fabrics are seen in high-waisted and vintage-inspired designs that aim to represent all different shapes and styles. As they like to say, every outfit (or swimsuit) is an opportunity to express yourself, and there’s no way you can’t in a piece of Modcloth swimwear.
Left On Friday
If you’re looking for a suit with a little extra coverage, Left On Friday’s Italian-made Smoothing Dream Fabric is just what you need in your life. You can count on it to be compressive when wet and dry, hiding the appearance of cellulite and leaving a buttery feeling on the skin. Its snag resistant too because as LOF puts it, sometimes a girl has to sit on the pool deck – right?
Summersalt
Summersalt took over 1.5 million body measurements from 10,000 women to inform how its swimsuits fit. Now, if that isn’t a commitment to making every woman feel confident in their own skin while wearing one of the brands bathing suits, we don’t know what is. Summersalt’s brightly coloured fabrics and chic patterns make its swimwear perfect for the modern nomad who wants to look just as fashionable in her skivvies as she does on the streets.
Hunza G
Sometimes there’s nothing worse than finding the right sizing online, especially in terms of swimsuits. Hunza G is here to the rescue with its 80s-style crinkle-design fabrics that make its pieces one-size-fits-most! Seriously though, it’s like sisterhood of the travelling swimsuits.
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The temperatures have been rising and if you were inspired by the pool party scene in Shrill, then you have been dying to find your very own fat babe pool party. But what to wear? No need to fret, we’ve got you covered. The plus size swimsuit market has stepped it up with sexy styles in a variety of fabrics and cup coverages that ensure your body looks fly as hell while being as comfortable as possible.
Here are some of our go-to stores for plus size swimsuits!
Addition Elle
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We stan the Canadian original of plus-size fashion. Not only does Addition Elle have full-piece swimsuits, but there are also bikinis, tankinis, and one-pieces – oh my! While the designs are pretty simple, one thing we do love is that Addition Elle regularly has sales in-store and online, which means you can cop some new suits for as low as $28 or as high as $240.
Swimsuits for All
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Honestly one of the first places we check when we’re ordering online for a bikini is Swimsuits for All. This is largely in part to this collaboration line with Gabifresh, which year after year has knocked it out of the park. Both of Gabifresh and Ashley Graham (yes, the plus size model) signature lines go up to a size 24, but the site offers plus-size suits up to a size 28-40. Best part? You can mix and match your top and bottom sizes!
Torrid
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Of course, when we think about plus-size fashion, we think Torrid. We were honestly surprised with many of the cute options that Torrid had in store: including cuts, fabrics, designs (hi, there is a Harry Potter themed bikini) and prices. Plus, all of the suits go up to a Torrid size 6 (equivalent to a size 30), which means it’s fairly inclusive. Check out the Swim Fit Guide and then dig in.
Forever 21
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Nobody wants to spend a lot of coins when shopping for a bathing suit. This is why we always turn to Forever 21 when it comes to fast fat fashion. The suits are trendy and cheap, the store is has lots of flowy caftans and cover-ups for the beach, and you won’t go broke looking like the baddest babe on the beach. How about dem apples? Forever 21 typically reaches up to a 3X in sizing but sometimes can fit small so it’s best to try things on in the store, or read the reviews online.
Eloquii
Instagram/@eloquii
We are obsessed with anything and everything Eloquii does, and the swimwear line also kills it. With bold colours, lots of colour blocking, and fun retro patterns – you’ll want to snap up all the suits Eloquii has on offer. The suits typically range in price from $90-$45 but every now and then, the site has a major 40-60% off sale. So check in and save big!
Anthropologie
Instagram/@anthropologie
Plus size just launched with Anthropologie, so we’re pretty excited to see the brands first season of swimwear. It’s a pretty small collection with only six suits. The prices also range from $78 to 120, which tracks with the rest of the collection. While it is a small collection, we’re a bit disappointed to see that 90% of the collection is full-piece suites. It’s still cute though!
ModCloth
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It has been called the holy grail of swimwear by some, but ModCloth is the cute, classic, and timeless brand that we’ve come to know and love. With so many options to chose from (no really, there are over 30 suits on the site) that go up to a size 26, the suits do tend to fit a bit small. One big thing: read the online reviews (if you’re unsure) as some of the fabrics and the underwire can change how the suits fit for each body type. Another thing to keep in mind? If you’ve never ordered from the site, you can get 15% off your first purchase. Score!
Shein
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A lot of people have a lot of opinions online about Shein, especially when it comes to the retailers plus-size clothing. Here is our take after reading the reviews: it’s decent but you just need to know your proper and full measurements. Also, the shipping can be a bit slow, but the quality and pricing are all legit. With prices ranging from $9 – $35 for bikinis to kimonos, it’s definitely worth checking out.
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The difficulties of being a plus-sized woman is that the fashion industry has largely forgotten about us. While many of our straight-sized friends float along in their shopping trips with without a hesitation in the world – finding clothes as a plus-size gal can be downright difficult and well, exhausting.
But there are some retailers out there that haven’t forgotten about us – online and offline – that I’m going to share with you today. Shopping while plus-size doesn’t have to be hard, so here are some tips on places to check out while being beautifully plus-sized.
Online
In my Society+ dress
Society+
Society+ is a plus size indie brand started by Jessica Kane of Skorch Magazine. Many of the pieces are bold and bright and include items that break fashion rules like tutus and crop tops. One of the biggest things I love about Society+ is that they use real people and bloggers in all of their shoots to showcase their line (which goes up to a size 32), so you can get a true sense of how something would look on your body type. The brand is always having great sales on their clothes, which is when I made my first purchase. Shipping was fast and their customer service reps were super helpful. It’s definitely a great place to check out online!
Wearing eShakti
eShakti
So here is what I love about eShakti, you can custom make your own dress! If that hasn’t sold you yet, the brand sells their line up to a size 36. When you shop for a dress on eShakti, you’ll see the different options available, which usually include at least half a dozen sleeve options, neckline options, length options (cut to your height), and even other details like removing pockets. Since getting my first dress, I have ordered two more because who wouldn’t want a customized dress?
Wearing Eloquii
Eloquii
After some of my favourite plus-size bloggers and the awesome Chrissy Metz and Rebel Wilson were spotted in Eloquii, I kinda wanted to check it out for myself. After reading a bunch of reviews, I took the plunge and ordered two dresses for myself and I was not disappointed. The line extends up to a size 30 and offers everything from dresses to jeans to tops. Everything was fashion forward, something you would see in the pages of Glamour or Vogue and the best part: it was made for fat women. Shipping takes a bit of time but the customer service representatives are always super helpful trying to track packages down.
In an ASOS find
ASOS
Without a doubt, this is my go-to online shop for all things plus-size. Best part: they don’t just sell clothes but shoes and other accessories, too. So yes, online ordering can be a bit tricky but ASOS offers free shipping and free returns and if I’m being fully honest, ASOS is how I broke my online ordering virginity. The only thing to be aware of is that you might get hit with customs if your order is over a certain amount. With all that being said, they have clothes for every single occasion including office and casual. Plus, they just released a men’s plus size line!
On the left in ModCloth
ModCloth
If you’re into cute, whimsical or even vintage looking pieces, this is the site for you. Lots of bold, bright colours, and cute prints. Currently, their plus-size offerings go up to a 4x (which is a 26/28). One of the things that I love about ModCloth is they have an entire section dedicated to wedding and while I’m not at that stage yet, it is always in the back of my mind for when that day comes.
In my Curvy Bunz find
Curvy Bunz Clothing Swap
If you’re from Toronto, then you have heard of Bunz – the swapping app (and online community) where you trade things for other things. Well, they have an entire group online dedicated to swapping plus-size clothes. I can’t lie: I have gotten some serious gems from there. In this photo, I got a brand new (with tags) BooHoo plus-size dress for a $20 gift card to Shopper’s Drug Mart. There is absolutely no cash in the Bunz zones, so you may be able to get a whole new wardrobe for tokens, tall cans or whatever else you have around your house. This group is secret, so find a friend who is in it or join Bunz to get an invite.
Offline
In a suede jacket from Penningtons
Penningtons
So one thing to keep in mind is that Penningtons, Addition Elle, and Reitmans are all under the same company umbrella. I have found some really great gems at Penningtons before by digging through their racks, including this suede jacket for $20. Sometimes not everything is up to my taste level (rhinestones and fringe on everything) but hey, it’s worth a look because sometimes the good stuff is really good. Plus, I really love their active wear.
On the right in Primaala
Primaala
Located on Dundas West, Primaala is my go-to when I need something a bit more high end. Owner Rachel Holt has filled the racks with beautiful items (mostly in the palette of black, grey, and white) that will make your body look incredible and the best part of any visit is interacting with shop-dog, Daisy. One of my go-to’s from Primaala is actually from Holt’s own line, shown in this photo. All of the purchases I have made from Primaala have been stand out pieces in my collection that have lasted me. Best part: Holt is offering a free styling session right now on her website, check it out.
In the Old Navy change room
Old Navy
So I will forewarn you: not every single Old Navy has a plus-size section, which is kind of annoying. For the stores that don’t, most of the time you can find plus-size goods in the clearance racks for super sale (anywhere from 50-70% off the original price), which is one of the only reasons why I’m suggesting this place. What I love about my finds about Old Navy is that they offer basics and they have a petite section – that’s a huge bonus for a gal like me.
My Uniqlo find
Uniqlo
For those wondering: yes, they do have extended sizing at Uniqlo but only on selected items and only up to a size XXL (size 18/20) so be warned. This store is not for everyone, but for the folks who can fit into these clothes will be so thankful. They offer beautiful basics and affordable well-made clothes that are trendy and cool. The amount of shirts, dresses, and sweaters that have invaded my closet since their launch in Canada has been unreal.
Wearing a find from Hudson’s Bay
Hudson’s Bay
So I know what you’re thinking: won’t Hudson’s Bay only offer matronly as fuck clothes for plus-size babes? The simple answer to that is: nope, absolutely not. They carry some super luxe brands like Carmakoma Plus, Junarose, Nic + Zoe and Jessica Simpson. The best thing about shopping at Hudson’s Bay? They always have Bay Days and tons of sales, so if you’re looking for something casual or something for work – this may be the place to head to.
Wearing Addition Elle
Addition Elle
Related to Pennington’s – Addition Elle is the punky younger sister. They have teamed up with several plus size bloggers (like Nicolette Mason or Nadia Aboulhosn) to bring incredible lines that are cute and cutting edge. I will go on record to say that their jeans (from the Love and Lace collection) are some of the best jeans I’ve been able to find, period. Great fit, different washes and they always hold their stretch. Best part: Addition Elle is always having different sales. Last time I went in, I got two pairs of jeans for the price of one.
Where do you shop for plus-size clothes? Let us know in the comment section.
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