It’s about that time of year again when we start getting bombarded with articles like, “How To Get Your Body Ready For Beach Season” or “How To Get A Bikini Bod,” adding to the message that there is only one way a body should look.
However, women like Gabi Gregg (a.k.a. GabiFresh) — who started the “fatkini” revolution — are proving that you can rock any swimsuit (yes, even a bikini), regardless of your shape or size. Gabi has been so influential in the movement, in fact, that she even became a swimsuit designer for sizes 12 through 24.
A photo posted by @gabifresh on Apr 18, 2016 at 6:01pm PDT
I have been so inspired by Gabi and all of the other women who are not afraid to show off their bikini bods. So for the first time, I decided to go bikini shopping and was blown away by the experience. All my years of wearing swimsuits have been a delicate balance of finding one that I liked and that had enough coverage. Skirted bottoms, tankinis, shorts and T-shirt covers have all been part of my previous beachwear collections. The thought of wearing a bikini never once crossed my mind.
A photo posted by Amanda at {LATEST WRINKLE} (@amandamonty) on Mar 28, 2016 at 5:19pm PDT
If someone would have told me that I would not only be wearing a bikini, but also sharing a photo of myself wearing it on social media, I never would have believed it! However, when I did, something incredible happened. I felt beautiful, powerful and encouraged by an amazing body positive community. The photo has gotten more likes and comments than any of my other posts to date, and all of the comments were positive messages from people of all sizes who were inspired and moved to hopefully reclaim their bodies and feel confident wearing whatever they chose to.
Here are some of the most inspiring women sharing their beautiful bikini bods:
Crystal | Blogger, Sometimes Glam
A photo posted by Crystal Coons (@sometimesglam) on Apr 19, 2016 at 8:11pm PDT
Crystal celebrated a whole “Swim Week” dedicated to incredible bathing suits.
Simone Mariposa
A photo posted by Simone Mariposa (@simonemariposa) on Mar 19, 2016 at 6:02pm PDT
Simone writes: “My body will never stop me from wearing a swimsuit AND looking good in it too.”
Alyssa | Founder, Ready To Stare, Body Positive Apparel
A photo posted by Alysse Dalessandro (@readytostare) on Apr 13, 2016 at 6:25pm PDT
Alyssa shares her favourite bikini from her vacation.
Priscilla | Model
A photo posted by Priscilla BOH (@priscillaboh) on Apr 11, 2016 at 1:24pm PDT
Priscilla, who is a self-proclaimed “accidental” model, hit a milestone when she shared her bikini pic.
Stacey | Blogger, Hantise de l’oubli
A photo posted by Stacey (@hantisedeloubli) on Apr 8, 2016 at 8:57am PDT
Stacey channelling all of our #mermaidgoals in this bikini from Chubby Cartwheels.
Sarah | Blogger, Curvily
A photo posted by Sarah Chiwaya aka Curvily (@curvily) on Mar 13, 2016 at 5:11pm PDT
Sarah wore this adorable watermelon bikini and shared her thoughts: “I stopped being so critical of my body, and I started loving it, and thus taking better care of it.”
Liz | Blogger, P.S. It’s Fashion
A photo posted by Liz Black (@psitsfashion) on Apr 1, 2016 at 10:50am PDT
Liz spoke up to let a retailer know that she was, “tired of oversized floral, unsupportive, sad swimdresses,” and Swimsuitsforall, a swimwear company, clearly listened!
Nicole | Blogger, Curves On A Budget
A photo posted by N I C O L E S I M O N E (@curvesonabudget13) on Feb 18, 2016 at 10:56am PST
Nicole shared her beautiful green two-piece.
Essie Golden | Blogger, Golden Kaleidoscope
A photo posted by Essie Golden (@essiegolden) on Apr 10, 2016 at 4:19pm PDT
Essie is killing it in this fringed bikini.
Cynthia | Blogger, Flight Of The Fat Girl
A photo posted by Flight of the Fat Girl (@flightofthefatgirl) on Nov 5, 2015 at 12:22pm PST
Cynthia shares her beautiful bikini and “didn’t let the body shaming win!”
Corissa | Blogger, Fat Girl Flow
A photo posted by Fat Girl Flow (@fatgirlflow) on Apr 16, 2016 at 6:55pm PDT
Corissa asks: “Do you know how many years I spent thinking I wasn’t allowed to wear cute bikinis?! I’m never going back there.”
Amina | Founder, Studio Mucci, Luxury Handmade Items
A photo posted by Amina Mucciolo (@studiomucci) on Apr 4, 2016 at 3:19pm PDT
Amina and her love for all things pastel is looking pretty in this pink bikini.
Autumn | Body Positivity Activist
A photo posted by Autumn (@auaulynn) on Mar 27, 2016 at 2:14pm PDT
Autumn says: “I know [people] mean well when they tell me, ‘I wish I could be that confident,’ but really it’s just reaffirming the societal notion that fat bodied are not supposed to [be] visible or shown off.” Anna | Blogger, Glitter + Lazers
A photo posted by Glitter (@glitterandlazers) on Mar 23, 2016 at 1:04pm PDT
Anna rocks this beautiful blue pineapple print two-piece.
Gavyn | YouTuber, The Curvy Cutie
A photo posted by The Curvy Cutie (@thecurvycutieblog) on Mar 28, 2016 at 9:14am PDT
Gavyn is killing it in the “little black dress” of bikinis.
Jewelz | Founder, #BigandBlunt
A photo posted by Jewelz M (@jewelzjourney) on Apr 22, 2016 at 9:29pm PDT
Jewelz floats in her bikini while on vacation in Florida.
Dana | Blogger, Who’s That Girl | Editor, Skorch Magazine
A photo posted by Dana Martinez whosthatgirl524 (@whosthatgirldana) on Apr 19, 2016 at 7:10am PDT
Dana shares her “summertime confidence.”
Danielle | Stand-Up Comedian, Thigh Gap Comedy
A photo posted by @swimsuitsforall on Apr 12, 2016 at 7:32pm PDT
Danielle shares her swimwear story: “I’m not really concerned about what other people think… I’m there to enjoy the company of my friends.”
Jules | Plus Model
A photo posted by Plus Model Julie Wills ™ (@thejuliewills) on Apr 23, 2016 at 3:56pm PDT
Jules captioned this picture with this perfect body positive message: “Unedited 220 lb Beach Babe.”
Kristine | Blogger, Trendy Curvy
A photo posted by TrendyCurvy (@mskristine) on Mar 20, 2016 at 2:11pm PDT
Kristine shares her favourite bikinis while in Dominican Republic.
Jolene | Blogger, Boardroom Blonde
A photo posted by @boardroomblonde on Apr 26, 2016 at 11:26am PDT
Jolene shares a message to “be true to yourself.”
Brianna | Blogger, The B Word
A photo posted by Brianna McDonnell (@_the_b_word_) on Apr 25, 2016 at 6:56pm PDT
Brianna shares this beautiful rainbow print bikini.
Faith | Blogger, Faith Plus Fashion
A photo posted by Faith (@faith_plusfashion) on Apr 8, 2016 at 8:27pm PDT
Faith lays it out clearly that, “This body is made for living fearlessly.”
Ella | Blogger, Curvella
A photo posted by Ella Z. (@curveella) on Apr 9, 2016 at 3:05pm PDT
Ella shows off her poolside look.
Every woman, with no exceptions, deserves to feel comfortable in her own body, and to believe that the world is made just as much for her as the next person. That’s why with “My Curves Have No Bounds,” we’re going to get real and talk about our bodies, what we put on them, and how we feel about everything in between. We want to break down the barriers and outdated notions that plus-size women encounter everyday. So check back every other week for more from “My Curves Have No Bounds,” by Amanda Montgomery of Latest Wrinkle.
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