The Full-Busted Swimwear market has exploded in the past several years, and many companies take different approaches to supporting the girls. Here are just a few of the styles of construction out there for swim.
First of all, a note: I have never understood the tankini. It’s a bathing suit for women who want the sass of a bikini but with a little more coverage. A woman who wants that modest two-piece is likely to feel that way for a reason. And yet…the tankini exposes the one area that most women are self-conscious about, the belly roll. I’m sure there are toned, athletic women out there who love a tankini but personally, I don’t get it. Given my bias, I am not reviewing any.
AERIN ROSE:
SHIRRED FRONT PANEL ONE-PIECE WITH TUMMY CONTROL UNDERWIRE
This one-piece from Aerin Rose features an underwire built into the front of the bodice, with an elastic band that continues to the back, for support.
PANACHE
SOPHIA ONE-SHOULDER
The Sophia one-piece offers a built-in strapless bra, complete with interior backwings, adjustable band with hook and eye closures, and underwire cups. The suit effectively sits on top of the strapless bra. The one-shoulder detail can be detached.
ELOMI
ISIS HIGH WAIST BRIEF AND SWIM BRA
The swim top is constructed like an underwire, cut-and-sewn bra. It shares many features with undergarments, including adjustable straps.
EMPREINTE
SIENNE COQUELICOT
The Sienne two-piece style features construction very much like a plunge underwire bra. What sets it apart is a firm, contoured cup.
From a virtual swimwear desert not so many years ago, options for full-busted swim have exploded, and offer women opportunities for Fab Fit up to a K-cup. While we can enjoy the bounty, our cups no longer have to runneth over.
