How to Find Best Bathing Suits for Large Bust
It was a perfect sunny day on July long weekend. We were on the beach as usual that weekend each year.
At one point I noticed my friend Janice was the only one not wearing a swimsuit. It was 98 degrees and scorching hot. Most of us were in the water every few minutes just to cool down.
I finally asked Janice if she forgot to bring her swimsuit. She explained to me that she didn’t feel comfortable in a swimsuit. Because of her large bust, she felt that nothing fit quite right.
My heart sunk for her. Even though I didn't have that problem, I still knew what it was like to feel uncomfortable in a swimsuit.
That's when I vowed to myself that I would help women overcome this problem when I finally opened my swimwear store.
Women shouldn’t have to feel uncomfortable in a swimsuit for ANY reason. There are tons of options available no matter what type of body you have.
Shopping for swimwear can be daunting on its own. There are many brands to choose from and not a lot of information available on how to pick the perfect swimsuit for your body.
Add how to find the best swimwear for a larger chest and it must be overwhelming.
Where do you even start?
Thankfully, we are now seeing the top designer swimwear brands create swimsuits for larger busts. Brands like PQ Swim and Sauvage have D Cup swimwear. And brands such as Sea Level Swimwear and Artesands have now added up to G cup for some of their swimsuits.
Swimwear designers are finally beginning to answer the question that many women have been asking. What about swimwear for big busted women?
THE LARGE BUST AND SMALL BOTTOMS DILEMMA
When another friend of mine, Sonja, went shopping for a new swimsuit for vacation earlier this year, she came up empty handed, and frustrated. She had a very common problem.
She loved to wear bikinis but always had the same issue. She wore size medium bottoms but could never find a top that would give her the support she needed for her bigger bust. She just didn’t feel comfortable, even in a large size top.
After hearing her problem, I suggested she try a Sea Level Australia or Artesands bikini. This meant she could mix and match the top and bottoms to fit her perfectly. Swimwear designers such as these offer swimsuits designed for larger chests that match bottoms in a large range of sizes as well.
To cater to women with a larger chest size and average body size, the ability to mix and match tops and bottoms is a big deal. A top that can fit D/DD or even E/F Cup can mix with size 4, 12, or any other sized bottoms, so you get a bikini set that fits perfectly.
Sonja tried on this Artesands bikini and held her breath.
She LOVED it!!!
“It’s the most comfortable swimsuit I have ever owned. I am impressed with how well it fits on the top AND bottom. I know for a fact that I look great in it.” –– Sonja Y. Richmond, BC
With swimwear sizes ranging from 4 US up to 20 US, Sea Level Australia and Artesands give you options. This is great news because many women have larger than average chest sizes. And being able to choose different size bottoms than your swimsuit top means you get a bathing suit that fits you perfectly.
BEYOND D CUP SWIMWEAR
Many women have chest sizes larger than a D cup. If you’re one of those women, you understand how difficult it can be to find swimwear or even the best bra for a large bust that fits well.
Michelle, a Sun Vixen Swimwear customer, was looking for a one piece swimsuit that would look great and also give her the support she needed in the chest area. She wore an E Cup bra.
I explained to her that beyond a D cup chest size usually requires some additional support mechanisms since a larger bust is heavier. There are 7 key components to look for when shopping for supportive swimwear for a large chest.
7 KEY WAYS TO SUPPORT A LARGE BUST:
- Underwire helps to hold the chest up
- Molded cups keep the chest in place, givesthe chest shape and prevent mishaps when bending forward
- Side boning holds the breast tissue forward for a perkier look to the chest and prevents underarm spillage that can make women feel less attractive
- Adjustable shoulder straps can provide more support for the chest because they adjust to the perfect fit for maximum comfort and hold
- Convertible shoulder straps ––– an often overlooked support mechanism for a large heavy chest. When you crisscross the shoulder straps at the back, this MAXIMIZES support, lift, and hold for your chest. A large bust sits higher and stays tightly in place with the straps positioned this way
- Wide shoulder straps more evenly distribute the tension that can be created by a larger chest across the shoulders. This creates a more supportive and comfortable swimsuit top
- An adjustable back strap also provides support because it allows you to create the perfect fit according to your back size, similar to a supportive bra
For the best support and a comfortable fit for a large bust, look for a swimsuit that has at least one or more of the elements listed above.
Michelle chose this sophisticated black floral one-piece swimsuit.
“I’ve never felt this good in a swimsuit in my life. It holds me in all the right places and my chest feels supported.”
“I’m grateful I found this brand. I’ll definitely be buying an Artesands Swimsuit again.” –– Michelle R. London, ON
Just remember, when shopping online, look for swimsuits that state in the description that they fit up to D/DD, DD/E or up to a G cup or larger. And if in doubt, call or email the store to double check.
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