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The stylish swimwear collection catering to all shapes and sizes

With a diverse range of styles available in cup sizes up to K, Figleaves has something for everyone

Friday 22 June 2018 11:48 BST

The advent of the body positivity movement has seen many people’s relationship to swimwear change. With the growing acceptance that any body is a beach body comes the new realisation that every shape should be celebrated.

That’s why Figleaves – the UK retailer with a foundation in lingerie – offers a variety of styles which both support and enhance different body shapes. With cup sizes up to a K available, those with bigger busts, usually not catered for on the high street, can find plenty of options to suit their taste.

Modest and fuller coverage styles are leading this season’s shape trends, with retro-inspired high-waisted briefs being the two-piece style of choice for fashion influencers. Pour Moi?’s charming Getaway bikini in lemon yellow or tomato red – complete with ruffle detailing – is definitely a standout, along with Figleaves’ own Secret Garden collection with an exclusive graphic floral print and light tummy control.

If you prefer something more sporty, high-necked styles and crop tops for both small and larger cups are available, with in-built support for the latter. Choose Figleaves’ Frida style (in two eye-catching floral prints with a crochet trim) to strike a balance between feminine and athletic, or the crochet Freya Sundance for something more minimal – both boast hidden underwired support and go up to GG and FF cups respectively.

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Aruba soft halter bikini top, £25, Buy now, and tie side briefs, £16, Buy now.

Whether you pair a high-waisted brief with a traditional bandeau or combine a high neck with hipster bottoms, the range of shapes are made to be mixed and matched so you can build your own individual ensemble.

Of course, that’s if you’re not smitten by the one-piece revival, arguably this summer’s biggest swim story. From bright and bold printed bandeaus to sleek black halternecks with mesh panels or jewel detailing, the sheer range of swimsuit options makes it this season’s go to.

The most Instagrammed styles? The Icon Ladder and Icon Eyelet in black – both failsafe choices for looking chic on your summer holiday. Add in a cover up to take you from beach to bar and you’re ready to go. Whether you choose a matching combo from the palm print Aruba collection, Seafolly’s tropical Bali Hai ruffled style, the pom-pom-lined Lapaz Stripe, or a cool cotton playsuit with neon embroidered trim, it's the perfect way to finish off any beach look. Your summer is sorted.

Click through the gallery above to see the styles and browse more Figleaves swimwear here.

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