Why have I been cursed to poofy swimwear?

[Telperien]

@Dead Badger

Life is not a bed of roses for the tall skinny man in shorts.

Hee! Good point, though.

[tremorviolet]

@UrbanChic

Dude, that was adorable.

Sorry, I can’t relate to the OP. Not because I’m not as big as the OP, and not because I can’t find swim suits that fit (thank you tankinis!), but because–much to my husband’s chagrin–I’m on an eternal quest to cover my ass and thighs.

Me too. I’m a fairly petite size but I really hate revealing swimsuits. And my thighs. Last year I bought a couple of board shorts form Water Girl which I wear with a jog bra type top. Maybe I look dorky but I’m sooooo comfortable. Oh, and if you have sun problems like I do (redhead) I also finally tried some of those long sleeved SPF 50 rash guard shirts. I thought they’d be horribly hot but they’re actually really comfortable once you get wet. I wear 'em when I’m out between 10am and 4pm…

[Skywatcher]

@DiosaBellissima

Every single website that I have found that caters to plus sized (16+) swimsuits has a stock composed of (mostly…like 75%) skirted suits. That doesn’t make me look any thinner people- who do you think you are fooling by throwing a tent on my hips? Honestly.

Try JC Penny. My SO is a 14-16 and wears something similar to this.