Peek-a-Boo Swimwear

I love this black plus size cut-out swimsuit from Monif C.

Going away somewhere warm this winter? Thinking you might be a little brave with your swimwear but not too brave to go the bikini route? Monif C has this beautiful Sweetheart Ruched One Piece with a diamond cut-outs on the abdomen for you to give a peek-a-boo view of your stomach but has full coverage on the back. Besides the black shown here there is the option of sapphire or coral. It is available in sizes 14 to 24.

This black one piece comes with removable strap.

Are you going anywhere warm this winter?

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Unique Plus Size Swimwear

Simple black ruffle swimsuit from Monif C.

For truly unique plus size swimwear you must visit Monif C. But be warned, with that unique designer swimsuit comes a steep price. Monif C is best known for her amazing Marilyn convertible dress; a few years ago she introduced a few swimsuits and each consecutive year there have been more options to tease and delight us. Most sell out fast, sometimes before they are even available (via pre-orders). Here are a few (I had like ten which is most of the line and cut it down to four) of my current favorites:

The Bikini

Plus size swimsuit separates that include the option of a full brief and a bikini top are going to be even hotter than last summer as more women impose their right to bare arms, legs, and bellies. Monif has a few print and sold options to choose from. I love the simplicity of this black and white pattern. And doesn’t that top look like it was made to support a plus size woman’s breasts?

This two piece multi-directional striped bikini is sold in separates from Monif C.

Active or Modest or Sensitive

Whether you are very active in the water, a little modest, or perhaps you burn easily on the chest and arms. The Malibu Surfer suit is glorious with its pseudo-peacock print and long black sleeves. I adore this one.

Modest swimsuit from Monif C.

Peek-a-Boo

This peek-a-boo shoulder one piece comes in a few color options but the burnt orange is so bright and so festive. The deep V shows your sexy means business.

This bright orange swimsuit with peek-a-boo shoulders is from Monif C.

Ruffles

The Trinidad Ruffle swimsuit also comes in a few color options but I love the basic black. A simple swimsuit is made pretty by the addition of an all over ruffle, reminiscent of my favorite peasant tops, and a few hip dangles.

This black ruffle top swimsuit is from Monif C.

Monif C offers plus size swimsuits in sizes 12 to 24.

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Lola & Gigi Summer Sale

plus size silk tunic from Anna Scholz

It is a perfect time to shop at Lola & Gigi if you have been hemming and hawing about the “price” of designer fashions by Monif C, Melissa Masse and Anna Scholz. There is a select group of fashions that are now up to 50% off. And you can get them all at one place!

The Anna Scholz Crepe de Chine Kaftan is a lovely change to the traditionally horizontal stripes with multiple bold colors and a bit of wave. I also like the side splits which make longer tunic tops feel less constricting and breaks up pattern. It is currently 40% off at $234.99.

plus size silk tunic from Anna Scholz

The Melissa Masse Josephine Dress is sexy short without being overtly exposed on top. The slightly puffed shoulders and surplice breast are subtle details that give a lovely shape. If you have the legs it is a great show piece for highlighting them. Or if you prefer, some stunning leggings from We Love Colors. This little dark dress is 50% off at $124.99.

plus size black dress from Melissa Masse

The Monif C Marilyn Convertible Dress is probably the best investments that any woman can make. It is a short dress — actually it is over ten short dresses, it also works as a great convertible top with leggings or jeans if hiked up under breasts instead of at waist, then wrapped. It is currently 30% off and because it is a one size fits 8 to 24 you do not have to be disappointed about your size being sold out like some of the other items.

plus size convertible dress from Monif C

These are just three of my favorite sale items at Lola & Gigi (there are many more). These plus size designer styles are going fast (as I was writing this post one item completely disappeared)!

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* Update: Lola & Gigi are closed but you can get similar items at Sonsi
*Get plus size tights and leggings from We Love Colors

Plus Size Swimsuits with Pizzazz

plus size swimsuits from Monif C

Monif C released this years swimsuits a few weeks ago and of course they are totally glamorous. Perfect for pool side or cruise side. Here’s is Monif’s latest video discussing this year’s swimsuits as well as a peek of the Monaco on a plus body:

My absolute favorites are the the Monaco Ruched in yellow ($130), Catalina Draped in teal ($148), and the Capri Two-piece in zebra ($160 – and sold out). All swimsuits come in size 14 to 24 but there are many sizes sold out or soon to be sold out so don’t wait for hot weather if you love one.

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Bright Blue Convertible Ruched Dress

The bright blue “Marilyn” Ruched Convertible Dress is one of my favorite looking dresses from Monif C. It combines two of my faves — the Marilyn Convertible and the Nelli Ruched. And here’s a new video of/by Monif showing off the ruched convertible on plus size model Stacy:

The convertible ruched dress has different sizing than the one size fits most convertible dress, fitting sizes 1x to 3x for $215. Go ahead, get ruched!

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* Get your own ruched convertible dress from Monif C
* My other favorites from Monif’s pre-fall collection

The Little Black Dress

Plus-Size-Nellie-Dress-Lola-Gigi

Today’s little black dress is more sophisticated, more shapely, and most of all more fun.

One of my absolute favorites is the Nelli Dress designed my Monif C with lots of ruching for maximum effect. It is available in Canada from Lola & Gigi.

The Nelli dress is available in 1x and 2x for $298.

Update: Lola & Gigi has closed but you can purchase Monif C dresses direct.