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Plus Size Tankini

Tankinis are seeing an explosive growth in popularity with women of all shapes and sizes, but especially amongst plus size women. A tankini was prominently featured on a plus size swimwear segment of the “Today Show” at the start of the 2007 summer season and was an immediate hit. Plus size women’s clothing has been leading the way in design that is both stunningly beautiful and innovatively functional with the plus size tankini being perhaps the ultimate example of this.

One very appealing aspect of two-piece swimsuits such as bikinis and tankinis is that it’s much easier to use the toilet while wearing a two-piece suit than a one-piece swimsuit. This of course has absolutely nothing to do with fashion or style, but is one of those comfort features that makes a big difference! The tankini is just the answer for any women who is not completely comfortable in a bikini.

The basis of any tankini is the tank style top. There are also halter style variations to the tankini top. The length of the tankini top can vary quite a bit depending on what you’re trying to conceal or minimize. Women with longer torsos will probably go with a shorter top. A shorter top will also reveal more of the midsection like a traditional bikini. Just be aware that a shorter top may potentially reveal a midsection bulge.

Most plus size women choose to go with a longer top that reaches to the top of the hips. This achieves the same effect as wearing a long, untucked shirt, but gives the impression of a snuggly fitted one-piece swimsuit.

The bottoms of tankinis have even more variety than the tops. They can range from tight fitting bikini type bottoms to a swim skirt type bottom. Tankinis with skirt bottoms have more of a tennis outfit look and can even be worn for other activities besides sunbathing along the beach or by the pool. Tankinis with a skirt bottom have now become known as skirtinis.

There are several other variations of the tankini. One of these variations is the ruched tankini, which has a finely ruffled top that can be rolled up or down to vary its length.

There are also skirt style tankinis that cleverly allow you to adjust the length of the skirt by discretely pulling up or down on cords dangling from the side. Yet another tankini variation is the camikini that provides more bra support for women who are bigger up top.

When you combine the incredible range of patterns, colors, styles, and variations of plus size tankinis, the selection becomes almost limitless. Tankinis combine true comfort with figure flattering styling that make them the first choice in plus size swimwear today.

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