6 Best Swimsuits That Compliment Curvy Women (Buyer’s Guide)
Having a curvy shape—fuller hips, a defined waist, and a larger bust—means you deserve swimwear that celebrates every inch of your gorgeous curves. The ideal swimsuit should offer great bum coverage and be crafted from quality fabric that hugs your body comfortably without cutting in.
Finding that perfect swimsuit doesn't have to feel like an endless search. With styles specifically designed to accentuate your natural curves, swimwear shopping can actually become something to look forward to.
When you’re ready to show off your curves in style, you'll absolutely adore our JMPthelabel Caracas one-piece. But why stop there?
We've rounded up even more stunning swimsuit options designed specifically for curvy figures, along with essential tips to make choosing your perfect fit effortless. Let’s goo!
Rundown of Our 6 Best Swimsuits for Curvy Women
While this is a decision you wouldn’t want to make in a hurry, here’s a quick overview of the swimwear that works great for curvy-shaped women.
They are all available for order under our various signature collections at JMP.
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Caracas one-piece: Well-Structured One-Piece with Curve-Enhancing Details
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Monterey Bikini: High-Waisted Bikinis with Supportive Top
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Santorini one-piece: Wrap and Surplice Styles
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Molokai Bikinis: Strategic Color Block Designs
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Vegas Top and Rio Bottom: Vintage-Inspired Silhouettes
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Punta Mita Bikini: Adjustable and Customizable Styles
While all these styles will flatter a curvy shape perfectly, you have to know what type of curvy shape you have. This will make your decision-making easier.
What are the best swimsuits that complement curvy women?
We have outlined the six best swimsuits that complement curvy women and enhance their curves. Pay attention to their features and size availability.
1. Well-Structured One-Piece with Curve-Enhancing Details
One-piece swimsuits feature support in the bust, bottom, and midsection, helping to lift and shape the body for a sculpted look.
Some one-piece swimsuits also have ruched fabrics at the midsection to accentuate the natural curves, especially for those with an apple-shaped body type.
One-piece swimsuits come in various colors and patterns that help define your silhouette. Bold, dark colors are great options as they emphasize curves and make them more evident.
PRODUCT MATCH: JMP CARACAS ONE PIECE - COBALT CROCHET
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Fabric content: 85% Nylon, 15% Spandex
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Size range: XS - 3XL
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Color options: Red, blue, and black.
This one-piece suit features our flattering swim fabric throughout the body and our signature crochet on the triangle cups. This creates a halter fit that truly provides all the support you need as a woman with a curvy shape.
Our Cobalt Crochet collection has gold ocean-inspired charm detail, with a special 3-piece charm at the center front of Caracas.
2. High-Waisted Bikinis with Supportive Top
If you don’t like the idea of a one-piece (just because), then you can consider high-waisted bikini thongs.
It’s another popular option for curvy women. High-waisted bottoms are higher than regular bikini thongs and shape your curves, making them more prominent.
This style is very popular because it works for every body type, even those with non-curvy figures. Getting fit is easier, especially if you focus on getting the bottom first.
They can also be paired with tops that provide support and lift
PRODUCT MATCH: MONTEREY BOTTOM AND LEON TOP
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Fabric content: 80% Recycled Nylon / 20% Spandex
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Size range: XS - 3XL
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Color options: Up to four variants
The Monterey is a high-waisted, fuller coverage bottom.
The banded high-waist has a retro feel, while the high leg keeps it sexy and modern, especially for women with fuller, curvier shapes.
It matches our customer-loved Leon top, a bralette-style bikini top with a knotted center front detail. It also has a crisscross strappy back for complete adjustability. For an apple-shaped body, you can look at our premium swimsuit options.
3. Wrap and Surplice Styles
Wrap styles are common and exquisite, especially on hourglass and pear-shaped bodies.
Wrap designs hug your curves in a way that makes them more evident and attractive.
While there are wrap designs, they also come with support and adjustable features that make them more comfortable to wear.
Meanwhile, surplice necklines are also becoming popular. They provide support and lift while maintaining the wrap design, providing a comfortable and supportive fit.
PRODUCT MATCH: SANTORINI ONE PIECE
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Fabric content: 85% Recycled Nylon, 15% Spandex
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Size range: XS - 3XL
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Color options: up to 5 variants
The Santorini One Piece has an open-back design and flirty wraparound tie straps.
This suit lets you show off your body while keeping everything about your curves in place perfectly.
We also designed the one-piece with a high-leg cut and cheeky bottom. The straps on this one-piece can be worn many ways, so it remains one of JMP's most versatile sets yet.
4. Strategic Color Block Designs
Bright colors are very important in accentuating curves. Bold, bright colors like green, red, orange, pink, and coral enhance curves by pulling attention to those areas.
Bridal swimsuits, usually white, are classic designs because they are bright, stylish, and elegant.
For an hourglass effect, swimsuits with darker colors at the edges and lighter shades at the center work very well. Ombre designs come in here.
PRODUCT MATCH: MOLOKAI REVERSIBLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS
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Fabric content: 85% Recycled Nylon, 15% Spandex
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Size range: S - 3XL
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Color options: Up to 5 color variants
Molokai is a bralette style with a scoop front and a straight back, featuring adjustable straps.
It’s perfect for curvy women who want a sporty and sexy look.
You can wear it on the bright blue or green side with white contrast binding to mix & match with our reversible collection.
It is best paired with the Monaco Bottom - Blue Green Reversible
5. Vintage-Inspired Silhouettes
Many vintage styles have underwire or built-in cups. These offer excellent support for fuller busts that are characteristic of curvy women.
If you focus on buying retro-inspired swimwear, you'll find options that exude a classic pin-up vibe.
They are generally stylish, feminine, and bold, which makes many curvy women feel confident and sexy in them.
PRODUCT MATCH: VEGAS TOP AND RIO BOTTOM - TROPICA
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Fabric content: 85% Nylon, 15% Spandex
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Size range: XS - 3XL
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Color options: up to 5 color variants
Our best-selling Vegas Top in the Tropica print features a strappy front that looks gorgeous on women with a bust size from A to DDD.
This is thanks to the amazing nylon lycra fabric and the side boning, which gives you support while you look effortlessly chic. It pairs perfectly with the RIO Bottom made with the same print.
6. Adjustable and Customizable Styles
Adjustable and customized styles might seem boring and generic, but they are actually designed with features that you can adjust to fit you.
For example, adjustable straps will help you lengthen or shorten the straps of your swimsuits that are not too tight and begin to dig into your skin or too loose that they sag and slip.
PRODUCT MATCH: ENSENADA BOTTOM AND PUNTA MITA TOP - COBALT CROCHET
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Fabric content: 85% Nylon, 15% Spandex
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Size range: XS - 3XL
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Color options: up to 5 color variants
Punta Mita is a fully crocheted bandeau bikini top with a corset tie-up and a fully adjustable center front.
You can wear this top with the corset at the front or back or flipped upside down to use the corset ties as a halter top.
We use our signature Cobalt Crochet for this design, making it a solid match for the Ensenda Bottom. Both styles have gold, ocean-inspired charms at the corset tie ends for added fun.
Final Thoughts: "Fitting" Curves vs Truly Complementing Them
There’s a big difference between a swimsuit that just fits your curves and one that actually flatters them.
Take a short, curvy woman with an apple-shaped body, for example.
A high-leg cut with ruching (those gathered, stretchy details) can make her tummy area look slimmer and her legs appear longer. This will highlight your curvy shape in the best way.
On the other hand, a halter bikini top with a regular bottom might still fit your body, but it won’t enhance your natural curves as much.
One simply fits; the other flatters.
