Winter is well underway which means you need to be looking for your swimsuit. I know that for many plus size beauties shopping for a swimsuit is a painful experience, but thats where Swimsuitsforall.com comes in.  They are getting a jump on 2012 with plus size swimsuits to fit sizes up to a size 26w.

Before we get into the new swimsuits for 2012 lets debunk a few rumors about buying a swimsuit if you are over a size 6.

• A plus size swimsuit is not a stand in for a tshirt
• If your swimsuit costs less than $20 it will probably not last the season
• If you want to just sit by the pool there is a fashion swimsuit just for you

2012 is practically here and with it come lots new savings to just in time for the new year! From December 28th through January 2nd you can take 12% off sitewide at Swimsuitsforall.com in honor of the new year. Additionally, all month long, they can save up to 30% off our Longitude & Delta Burke Collections and New Swimsuit Arrivals.

What like like about the swimsuit collection for 2012 is the diversity in color and style.  In years past a typical plus size swimsuit was a solid color and looked more like a t-shirt with straps than something you could feel good about when going to the beach or pool.

The swimsuit above is one of my favorites of the collection because of the pattern on the front.  The pattern distracts your eyes from concentrating on any one area.  Combined with the built in tummy control and bra lining for ladies with larger breasts this swimsuit and other in the Delta Burke Collection are just what the doctor ordered for fuller figures.

You are guaranteed to be able to find a swimsuit in your size when dealing with Swimsuitsforall. Using the size navigation buttons on the website I was able to separate the suits you see about by size. The examples above are all available in a size 24W. The only disappointing note is the selection in the 2012 swimsuits drops from 4 pages to two suits for a size 26W. Hopefully this is something that will be corrected as 2012 rolls in.

Remember the 12% off only last for a few more days.  If you are in need of a swimsuit to look your best on that cruise you got for Christmas or for Spring break in March hurry while the selections are best.

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Though I think that I am quit the stud when I get into my swim trunks National Swimsuit Confidence Week is not for the guys. It is for ladies to show off there swimsuits in a big way.

I appreciate Lands’ End allowing me to participate by proxy through my wife. More on the review of the swimsuit later for now on to the festivities.

Join Lands’ End each day May 23 – 27, 2011 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDST and participate in a series of National Swimsuit Confidence Week events on Twitter. The weeklong movement was created to celebrate women of all shapes and sizes as well as educate and inspire them to embrace their swimsuit beauty and have fun this summer.

Each day Lands’ End will give away 10 Lands’ End Swimsuits, 10 Lands’ End Beach Towels and announce exclusive swimsuit promotions!

Date: Each Day – May 23 – 27, 2011
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDST
Location: #landsend
Follow: @LandsEndPR

I have Swimsuit Confidence! – Get the Twibbon – Go to http://twb.ly/j2GmLn and display the “I have swimsuit confidence!” Twibbon on your Twitter profile photo.

Send a tweet to @LandsEndPR proclaiming “I have swimsuit confidence!” #landsend for a chance to be entered to win a $500 Lands’ End gift card. Send now through May 27 – winner announced at 5:00 p.m. CDST May 27, 2011.

Though I am not in the photo I must say that I had a great time taking photos of my wife and she very much loved the swimsuit and how it looked.  More on my review of the swimsuit in another post.  Are you confident in your swimsuit?  Join in for your chance to win some prizes!

Schedule:

Date Topic Participants

5/23 Swimsuit Coverage @LandsEndPR, @5minutesformom

5/24 Swimsuit Trends for Real Women @LandsEndPR, @MomSpark

5/25 Swim Slenderizers @LandsEndPR, @CurvyGirlGuide

5/26 Bring Your Confidence to the Beach @LandsEndPR, @bookieboo

5/27 Ultimate Swimsuit Confidence Celebration @LandsEndPR, @MomTalkRadio

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Its that time of the year to start thinking about what swimsuit you will be wearing this Spring and Summer.  Swimsuitsforall has a wide selection of swimsuits from major brands below are just a few of the suits featured from Longitude.

Longitude® Cobra Plus Size Fan Tank One Piece

Longitude® Aria Plus Size High Neck Swimsuit

Longitude® Aria Plus Size Tank One Piece Swimsuit

Longitude® Bella Plus Size Surplice Swimsuit

Longitude® High Velocity Plus Size High Neck One Piece Swimsuit

Longitude® Masquerade Plus Size Empire Plunge Swimsuit

Longitude® Masquerade Plus Size Surplice Swimsuit

Longitude® Ombre Stripe Plus Size High Neck Swimsuit

Longitude® Right Angle Plus Size High Neck Swimsuit

Longitude® Ambrosia Plus Size Surplice Swimsuit

Swimsuits go all the way up to size 34. Additionally, coverups and separates are available and if you sign up for the company newsletter you will be entered into a weekly drawing for a free swimsuit.

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Its getting to be that time of the year again that swimsuits are going to come out more and more.  For ladies with more hips and curves than the rest chosing a swimsuit is more painful than poking your own eye out with a plastic spoon.  When it comes down to it choosing a swimsuit is all about one thing, picking the one that is right for YOUR body type not the suit that is the latest design and style.  With that in mind following the tips below can have you looking stunning this Spring and Summer and save your eyes.

Tips Courtesy of Bigger Bras

Long Torso: Styles with waist bust seams are great, also high legs and plunging necklines reduce body length. Avoid verticals.

Tummy Area: Styles with front power net lining work the best. You may also want to try fabrics or styles that pull the eye away from the tummy area.

Large Bust: Always look for swimsuits that provide support, comfort and coverage. Good options are underwires, sweetheart necklines and crossovers. Avoid horizontal stripes if you are looking to minimize your bust.

Small Bust: Some great choices for you are halter necks, frills and padded cups. Shirring, ruffles, rushing and frills are a good way to disguise a small bust. Bold colors and prints are great at flattering your figure.

Short Body Shape: Vertical stripes and prints help you torso look longer.

Long Body Shape: Vertical lines are a No No, always go for horizontal stripes and hoops. Tankinis shorten the torso length visibly.

Full Figures: Even though black helps you look thinner, patterns are a better and more exciting choice. V-lines and vertical lines have a slimming effect as well.

Large Hips/Thighs: Bust detailing, vertical stripes and dark colors work great because they draw the attention away from the hips/thighs and up to the bust.

Pear Shapes: One piece swimsuits, light color tankinis paired with a darker subdued bottoms and plunging necklines work fantastically at flattering your figure.

Save 25% – 40% on swimwear at BiggerBras.com

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It was a year ago that I stated 11 reasons why 2007 will be the year for plus size fashion. Thinking back over the last year there have been lots of success stories in the world of plus size clothing. From the opening of boutiques to increased exposure on television to print. 2007 was a successful year for plus size fashion and just the beginning of more good things to come in 2008 and beyond.

Updated List 

1. Monif C. Plus Sizes – In addition to being featured on B.E.T.’s Rip the Runway, clothes from Monif C. have been seen of TLC’s What Not to Wear, ABC’s The View, and in Essence magazine. Earlier this year she opened a boutique in New York to showcase her original designs.
2. Rosalee Womesize Apparel – Plus size fashions available in sizes up to 9x. One of the few stores that customize clothing to fit your unique size.
3. Leelee’s Valise – Plus size fashion has yet another boutique for plus size women to shop. Brand name fashions from the likes of Kiyonna, Anna Scholz, Jessica Svoboda, Trentacosta, C.enn.V, Elena Miro, Donna Ricco, Marina Avraam, B and Lu, Fashion Overdose, and Size Appeal can be found.
4. Hips and Curves.com – With lingerie that has been featured on America’s Next Top Model and Mo’Nique’s F.A.T. Chance Hips and Curves is a standout in the world of plus size lingerie. For ladies interested in modeling they also offer a chance for you to send in photos of lingerie purchased from their website.
5. Sydney’s Closet – The best website on the internet for plus size dresses for special occasions. Brand name and exclusive designs from sizes 14-44 at affordable prices.
6. Swimsuits For All – A huge selection of fashionable swimsuits for full figured women. Regardless as to your size or shape you can find it at Swimsuits for All.
7. Hottopic – Taking advantage of the spending power of plus size teens this merchant is making a big name for itself in terms of casual and theme based clothing.
8. Torrid.com – For young ladies that are looking for trendy one of a kind items. Torrid also is looking to focus on teen and college age ladies.
9. Alight – While this company does not have the biggest name in plus size fashion they make up for it with selection. Thousands of items to chose from in sizes 14-28.
10. JMS.com – JMS is what I call a bread and butter merchant. Carrying items that are good for everyday wear at an affordable price.
11. LaneBryant.com – Lane Bryant makes the list for 2007 because they are the oldest merchant period selling plus size clothing and they continue to create items that cause a buzz in the plus size community. This year it was the Right FIT Jeans.

As you can see from the list the stores that I chose are mainly from those that only sell items online. Brick and mortar stores have increased the amount of plus sizes that they carry but there is no comparison to what is happening on the internet. The only disappointment was in men’s fashions. Leader Casual Male XL made strides but no other company that caters to larger men emerged. As 2007 comes to a close plus size fashion continues its rise to mainstream status and beyond.

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