OFM Style: Inclusive Swimwear for the Swelter

Yes, it is that time of year again, with the sun starting to stick around more and more. Here in Colorado, we have sun 300 days out of the year, and our arid summers make sure we need to find a quick way to cool off. For those days when you’re itching to find the nearest pool or body of water, we have an introduction to four brands that make swimwear that is both style– and size-inclusive for both the masculine and feminine. 

In no particular order, these brands give the consumer a choice in how they look, not how they feel. 

Adore Me

Adore Me was started in the early 2010s, focusing mainly on lingerie and light loungewear selections. It also now offers a line of swimwear, and like the rest of the brand, it focuses on style and including all bodies in the line. Going up to size 4X, the choices for both one-pieces and two-pieces do not compromise their wearability. Not to mention each selection is planned 12 to 24 months in advance, so selections are always on sale and on trend. To top it off, each purchase is guaranteed to fit!

ASOS

Known more predominantly for its highly fashionable and highly rated garments, ASOS is a name in the fast-fashion industry that is showing the world that fast fashion doesn’t have to be cheap. ASOS, like many other brands, caters to a larger demographic and sells chic, in-style swimwear for all genders. The swimwear of this brand caps out at about 4X, but the selection you find is vast and can lead you down a shopping rabbit hole. One thing to note is that, since ASOS is a fast-fashion brand, it is important to look for reviews of a style you are looking at, as “fit” seems to vary suit to suit.

Pretty Little Thing

Another internet brand that is based in sunny California, Pretty Little Thing takes ready-to-(swim)wear to the next level with some sensual silhouettes for those looking for a more form-fitting day at the pool or beach. Pretty Little Thing offers most of its immaculate styles in up to 5X for those looking to make a splash in a bathing suit they normally wouldn’t wear. If you want to look and feel sexy for your eyes or public eyes, check out Pretty Little Thing for your next swimsuit choice.

boohooMAN

Quick and easy to find, boohooMAN makes it similarly quick and easy to shop extended sizes for men in both streetwear and swimwear. This shop aims to make fashion easy for men and masc folks, with its tabs that suggest an occasion that their clothes might be appropriate for, and the same goes for swimwear, which reaches up to 5X. At certain times of the year, it can be slim pickings for men’s swim, but boohoo has you covered year-round with their easy and breathable, mid-to-short length shorts.

After scouring  the hundreds of swimwear options in stores and around the internet, these four brands are the quickest, style-emphasized brands that included sizes up to at least 4X. It is never easy being confident in your own skin this time of the year, especially in the same bathing suit you got from some bin a couple years ago. That is why it is important for everyone to look and feel as good as they understand they are, in and out of your bathing suit. These are not the end-all-be-all of swimwear but are a great starting point for anyone looking for something fun to swim in without all the hassle.