I did my first poll on Instagram and asked what you guys wanted to see from my trip to the Bahamas. Outfits or Activities. The poll was pretty close so I’ll do a mix of both, win win right?
Two weeks ago, my best friend, cousin and I went to Nassau for the weekend and we had a blast! Honestly, if there is sunshine and the beach a good time is bound to happen.
“She’ll put a smile upon your face and take you to a higher place, so don’t you underestimate the strength of a woman”
“Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.”
― Samuel Johnson
For my 25th birthday I planned a trip to Cancun with my best friends. Unfortunately, mother nature had different plans. Three days before the trip we had to cancel due to the weather conditions in Mexico. I was honestly extremely disappointed, because I was planning this trip for months now. My friends still wanted to do something with me and we literally went online and searched “islands not affected by the hurricane.” St. Lucia was one of those islands. All of my friends could not make it, but I was so grateful my faithful travel buddy and best friend of over 10 years, Kyla was able to make the trip!
A few years ago, you would not find me posting pictures in bathing suits, much less writing about it! A moment of silence for my personal growth in that area! Let me start off by saying the best accessory for your bathing suit is confidence. I wear whatever suit I have proudly. You will not find me constantly pulling to cover an area of my body I don’t like. The truth of the matter is I am a big girl. If that makes anyone uncomfortable, quite frankly that’s none of my concern. Girls of all shapes and sizes graciously slide in my DM’s to ask about my bathing suit, so I figured making a post about my favorite places to purchase bathing suits is a good idea. Here goes!
The first place I always look for bathing suits is Forever 21. They have a great plus size line. Because their suits are created with a plus size girl in mind the straps are a bit thicker, and the support is great. These bathing suits are also very affordable. I’ve never paid more than $30 for a Forever 21 suit.
Sure, many other people might have the same suit, but it’s all about how you rock it. I recently went to pool party, and I wore a Forever 21 bathing suit. At least five other women were wearing the same suit, but we all put our twist on it and looked great. We even took a group picture together!
Swimsuits for All is an online store that has a broad range of bathing suits. They have suits starting at size 0. This website is where plus size designers such as Gabi Fresh and Ashley Graham launch their lines.
They have lots of fashion forward pieces and a such a huge variety. You are certain to find something that you like. The ticket price might appear a bit high, but you should always wait for the sales. I never buy anything on this website for full price. Their sales are good, sometimes as much as 70% off the entire site.
Asos has a curve size section, everyone knows this, right? But did you guys know they have a “big bust” section? In that part, they cater to the ladies who received an extra portion the “boob blessing.”
If you are looking for a high waist bathing suit, Asos is the place to look. Asos also carries other brands so you could find a Monif C suite on there for a bit cheaper. If you are a student be sure to sign up for “unidays.” Unidays gives a personalized coupon code for shopping on many web sites including Asos.
I have only purchased one bathing suit from Eloquii, but I suspect it will not be my last.
The fit is perfect. This one came with straps, but I decided to go with the off-the-shoulder look. The description box is also helpful so be sure to check that before purchasing. This one ran small, so I knew to get a size up.
La Blanca is expensive. Being very transparent here, but I sign up with a new email every time I purchase from them to get that 15% welcome discount. The most I’ve ever spent on a bathing suit was from La Blanca, but it was worth it. Their suits hug you in all the right places, and the suit itself is well made. I also realized that it dries rather quickly…not a big deal to some but when you are running from the beach to your vehicle a dry swimsuit makes a big difference.
When Serena Williams announced her pregnancy via Snapchat, she was wearing a La Blanca suit. I had to have it. I was so tempted to post it in this post, but I am saving it for my upcoming birthday trip.
If you guys notice, I did not mention Ali express or any Instagram boutique. You get what you pay for with those options. I’ve purchased from that random store that always pops up on my Facebook feed, but it has always been a hit or total miss. I would recommend sticking to a trusted site. With trusted sites, it is also easy to return an item just in case it does not fit.
If I were a famous blogger, I would have had coupon codes for you guys…one day. I hope you guys find this helpful. Please share with your girlfriends who are always looking for that perfect bathing suit.
Thanks for reading!
Love,
Dee
