It's only mid-April, but stores are already in full-on swimwear mode. Though the weather hasn't quite warmed to the occasion, we're being bombarded with a plethora of pretty plus-size bikinis and cute one-piece swimsuits. This may not make practical sense, but we know fashion operates one step ahead. This brings us to the situation at hand: with so many plus-size swimwear brands to choose from right now, settling on just one or two styles for the whole season can feel like a major life decision.
It's like, if you don't pick the right swimwear, you'll have to divorce it later...or something. To quell those concerns, we're sharing our budget-friendly favorites ahead. Click on to shop the most loved plus-size swimsuits with styles and prices to satisfy every body.
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Gabifresh x Swimsuits For All Cup Sized Chiffon Sleeve One Piece Swimsuit
I love funky pants. Give me your wackiest animal prints, your weird neons, your cottagecore-y florals, I'll wear them all. With every new statement pant that emerges — from Lisa Says Gah's killer cow-print to Holiday The Label’s square-checks — I find myself drawn to them like a wild-style siren song. But, for those of us on the larger end of the clothing spectrum, fitting into niche fashion trends doesn't come easy. As a rebuttal to this exclusion, I made it my mission to unearth every single pair of plus-size statement pants that the internet has to offer.
Don't limit yourself to the boring likes of tired blue jeans or plain black leggings. There are groovy pairs of pants out there proving that fat people can experiment with funky trends, too — and I've rounded up a few of my favorites ahead. But, rest assured, I’m not finished yet! This is a lifelong journey, baby, and we're just getting started.
(Editor’s note: although not all of the models featured are plus-sized, all of the pieces listed are available in plus sizes.)
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Boohoo Plus Snake Woven Wide Leg Pants
Size Range: 12-20
Snake print is a force to be reckoned with. Grab a pair of these Boohoo pants to slither your way to funky fashion coolness.
Boohoo Plus Snake Woven Wide Leg Pants, $, available at Boohoo
Unique Vintage Plus Size 1940s Windowpane High-Waisted Ginger Pants
Size Range: 16-26
These wide-leg orange windowpane pants are the perfect touch of the past with a modern flair. How exciting – A bright color and a cool print in one pair of pants.
Unique Vintage Plus Size 1940s Orange Windowpane High Waist Ginger Pa, $, available at Unique Vintage
Big Bud Press Lilac Purple Trousers
Size Range: XXS-7XL
BBP is known for making clothes in the brightest patterns and coolest prints. This lilac pair of trousers is a perfect bright hard pant that is double-take-worthy.
Maeve Maeve Rhiannon Satin Cropped Flare Pants, $, available at Anthropologie
Daisy Street Plus Relaxed High Waist Pants in Pastel Check
Size Range: 14-24
This micro-check in soft pastels stands out without being too much. It's also a wide-leg pant. Nothing's wrong with a little extra room especially with the inevitable chub rub us fat folk face every day.
Old Navy Gingham High-Waisted Plus-Size Pull-On Pants, $, available at Old Navy
Wray Luna Pants in Lemon Check
Size Range: XS-5X
If you felt left out of Holiday the Label’s viral checked pieces from last summer, Wray has MANY cool checked pants, sets, robes, etc.! These Lemon check pants are sunshiny in the best way.
Wray Luna Pant - Lemon Check, $, available at WrayMaeve Susanna Flare Pants
Size Range: 1X-3X
This unique pair of purple plaid pants are dramatic and scream "main character vibes." Not to mention the model's outfit is *chef's kiss*.
Maeve Maeve Susanna Flare Pants, $, available at Anthropologie
Eloquii Drawstring Satin Pant
Size Range: 14-28
These silky smooth Eloquii pants are as comfortable as pajamas, but look nice enough to rock on multiple occasions. That copper hue is a major plus as well.
Warp + Weft PHL PLUS - SLIM BOOTCUT 32", $, available at Warp + Weft
BotelloByChloe Yeehaw Pants
Size Range: 00-30
It was difficult finding a cow print pair of pants through ready-to-wear retailers, but Etsy came through! This very yee-haw pair has the ultimate bell bottoms.
Size Range: 16W-26W
I love a green leather moment. The deep green is a simple cool color that although it goes with anything imaginable – it still makes a noticeable impact to your whole fit. If you aren’t as into flares. This green leather pair from Eloquii will do the trick
Transitional dressing can be a bit of a doozy. One day it’s too toasty for the thick, cozy coat you lived in over winter, and the next day your go-to denim jacket isn’t holding up against a chilly front. What do you wear to tackle this confusing in-between time? Enter the shacket, It’s the shirt-meets-jacket hybrid that’s here to solve all the woes that come with changing seasons.
The fashion world loves its hybrid words (i.e. jegging, coatigan, jort). And for good reason — these combo trends allow us to participate in an element of two different styles with one piece (perhaps the ultimate BOGO?). In particular, the shacket, takes the stylistic construction of your go-to button-down shirt and adds the weightiness a jacket offers. This thicker, more structured overshirt is perfect for layering and made for tackling milder yet unpredictable temperatures. It also sports a cool oversized fit that works for everyone. Imagine donning a longline shacket with your favorite voluminous tiered dress and chunky loafers or throwing a leather one over your favorite matching sweatsuit set. The possibilities are endless.
We’ve done what we do best by finding the shacket diamonds in the digital rough. From quilts and fleeces to leathers and plaids, there’s a bit of something for just about everyone’s sartorial tastes.
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Brushed Oversized Check Jacket
Size Range: OS
This brushed, lime-green, and white plaid shacket is perfect for brightening up any gloomy spring day.
NastyGal I'm In a Brushed Oversized Check Jacket, $, available at NastyGal
Soft-Brushed Utility Plus-Size Shirt Jacket
Size Range: 1X-4X
This plus-size option is essentially your classic camel winter coat in shacket form. This universal hue will get lots of wear and pair with virtually any outfit.
Old Navy Soft-Brushed Utility Plus-Size Shirt Jacket, $, available at Gap
Cozy Brushed Shirt Jacket
Size Range: XXS-XXL
Hollister brings us a cute brushed shacket in a range of pastels. The green and lavender are pictured here, but also check out the yellow!
Hollister Co. COZY BRUSHED SHIRT JACKET, $, available at Hollister Co.
Oversized Fleece Shacket In Khaki
Size Range: 16-28
ASOS has a pretty wide assortment of shackets. This muted teal has range. Throw it over your favorite outfit for walking around the park on a slightly chillier day.
Size Range: XXS-L
We couldn't compile a list and leave out a denim number. The ultimate transitional fabric with the perfect shape. Everlane really hits the nail on the head with this one.
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Everlane The Denim Chore Jacket, $, available at Everlane
Walton Shirt-Jacket
Size Range: XXS-XXL
This lilac shacket is dying to be layered over a buffalo check shirt and worn with black Carhart pants and Doc Oxfords.
Universal Thread Women's Long Sleeve Chore Jacket - Universal Thread™, $, available at Target
Bobbie Plaid Shirt Jacket
Size Range: XS-3X (Petite Sizes Available)
This one has to be a favorite of this roundup! The model is killing it too, amirite? They are giving us transitional season realness. The dress, The boots, THE SHACKET!!!
Size Range: 16-26
This faux suede number has the most glorious-looking pockets out front. The added waist belt is ideal for endless options for dressing up this cutie shirt. To cinch or not to cinch? That is the question.
Eloquii Faux Suede Shacket, $, available at Eloquii
King & Tuckfield Oversized Wool Tweed Coat
Size Range: XS-M
King & Tuckfield brings us this oversized gem. When buttoned up, it looks like the shirtdress of your dreams – but extra warm and cozy. The coast is covered in white and army green chevrons that definitely make it stand out.
Forever21 Plus Plus Size Denim Combo Jacket, $, available at Forever21
Yukata Shirt Black & Yellow
Size Range: OS
Although the price is a little on the steeper side, it's so fun and NEEDED to be shared with you all. We hope one of you snags this Japanese-inspired shacket design!
The Shirt of my Sensei Yukata Shirt Black & Yellow, $, available at wolf and badger
Women's Adirondack Barn Coat, Flannel-Lined
Size Range: XS-3X
L.L. Bean is a tried and true retailer to satisfy all the Norm-core lovers out there. This is definitely giving off outdoor explorer vibes.
LL Bean Women's Adirondack Barn Coat, $, available at LL Bean
Pilcro Abigail Quilted Shirt Jacket
Size Range: XS-3X (Petite Sizes Available)
This shacket is quilted to perfection. Embrace your inner sweet elderly person with the ultimate grandmacore garment.
Pilcro and the Letterpress Pilcro Abigail Quilted Shirt Jacket, $, available at Anthropologie
Brushed Plaid Jacket In Baby Blue
Size Range: 12-26
There's no such thing as too many plaids. This one is a little more subdued, so it'll be a great piece for all the pattern mixers out there.
ASOS DESIGN Curve brushed plaid jacket in baby blue, $, available at ASOS
Oversized Caban Coat
Size Range: S-L
Why yes, we did peep the crazy price tag on this guy but, we'd be remiss not to include one style in this round-up from MM6 Maison Margiela. The oversized silhouette is a big part of the brand's code.
Abercrombie and Fitch Faux Leather Shirt Jacket, $, available at Abercrombie and Fitch
Ilana Kohn Mabel Crop Jacket
Size Range: XS-L
This nightshade cropped shacket from Ilana Kohn is made from a heavy-duty twill. It'd be great for layering and topping off your favorite pair of high-waisted pants. Check out the delicious, earthy terra color as well.
Free People James Jacket, $, available at Free People
Alberto Biani Button Up Shacket
Size Range: M
This Shacket is in a classic teddy bear brown color. It'll definitely be a go-to as the tone pairs well with most colors. Imagine a monochromatic espresso themed outfit. Now, that's a vibe I can get behind.
