It can often be difficult for women sizes 8 and up to find fashionable swimwear that actually highlights, not hides, their best features. Luckily, retailers have begun to design stylish and flattering plus size swimwear to meet the demand for swimsuits that fit a more diverse range of body types. Plus size swimwear comes in various different silhouettes, including one pieces, tankinis, separates, swimdresses, bikinis and cover ups.

When shopping for plus size swimwear, choose based on how you want the swimsuit to fit your body and what you’d like to show off the most about your figure. A sexy one piece is great for lengthening your torso and smoothening your tummy for a sleek and slim look.

You can show off a little of your midriff in a tankini for a sexy look that’s not as revealing as a traditional bikini. Make sure that when you’re shopping for plus size tankini that you shop for appropriate necklines and matching swimwear bottoms to flatter your chest and backside. Underwire tankini tops can provide a lot of extra support for women who have larger busts.

If you’re not comfortable with showing off your legs, you should consider shopping for classy swimdresses. While you may be hiding your hips and thighs, you can show off beautiful shoulders and a sexy neckline in a halter or v-neck swimdress. If you’d like to add even more versatility to your wardrobe, plus size dresses can be very flattering and look adorable when paired with a fabulous swimsuit.