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Shaping Swimwear Plus Size

Find plus-size shaping swimwear that suits your style and fit preferences. Explore the swimsuit selection, comparing sizing, coverage and shaping details on each product page to help you choose the right option for you.

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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Swim Skirt
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Swim Skirt
A blue nylon-blend swim skirt with high-rise shaping, UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying fabric, and an internal brief.
(736)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
High quality fabric
Perfect fit
Good coverage
Comfortable
Flattering style
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Clasp Halter Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Clasp Halter Dress
A black shaping swimdress in quick-drying nylon blend provides chlorine resistance, UPF 50+ protection, and coverage.
(263)
$120 $79.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Attractive appearance
Very comfortable
High-quality fabric
Excellent coverage
$120 $79.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tankini Top
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tankini Top
A black nylon-blend tankini top with supportive compression, UPF 50+ sun protection, and adjustable straps.
(74)
$79.95 $79.95
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What customers like:
Well-made
Nice quality
Good fit
Comfortable
Slimming effect
$79.95 $79.95
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tankini Top Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tankini Top Print
A blue printed tankini top in nylon blend with compressive support, shelf bra and UPF 50+ protection.
(714)
$89.95 $39.99
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What customers like:
Good looking
High quality
Flattering fit
Sun protection
Comfortable
$89.95 $39.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Soft-Drape Tankini Top Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Soft-Drape Tankini Top Print
A black nylon-blend shaping tankini with drapey coverage, compressive support, adjustable straps, and UPF 50+ protection.
(520)
$99.95 $49.99
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$99.95 $49.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Clasp Halter Dress Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Clasp Halter Dress Print
A blue printed swimdress with supportive shaping, quick-drying chlorine-resistant fabric, UPF 50+, and adjustable straps.
(306)
$130 $89.99
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$130 $89.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Soft-Drape Tankini Top
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Soft-Drape Tankini Top
A black nylon-blend shaping tankini with drapey coverage, compressive lining, adjustable straps, and UPF 50+ protection.
(0)
$89.95 $59.99
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$89.95 $59.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit
A black nylon-blend shaping swimsuit with compressive lining, UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying comfort, and full coverage.
(426)
$99.95 $69.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Flattering cut
Durable
Comfortable
Slimming effect
$99.95 $69.99
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Tanksuit Print
A black printed nylon-blend swimsuit offering maximum shaping support, UPF 50+ protection, and full coverage.
(1,247)
$110 $76.99
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$110 $76.99
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Women's Shaping Sweetheart Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Sweetheart Tanksuit
A black shaping swimsuit with LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fabric, UPF 50+ protection and adjustable straps.
(0)
$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, High-Waist Brief
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, High-Waist Brief
A blue nylon-Lycra blend swimsuit bottom offers full coverage, UPF 50+ protection, and durable stretch.
(328)
$59.95 $59.95
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What customers like:
Vibrant color
Flattering fit
Coordinates well with tankini
$59.95 $59.95
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Women's Shaping Swimwear, Sweetheart Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's Shaping Swimwear, Sweetheart Tanksuit Print
A blue shaping swimsuit with supportive compression, sweetheart neckline, adjustable straps and UPF 50+ sun protection.
(0)
$110 $76.99
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$110 $76.99
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Women's BeanSport Highneck Tanksuit
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Highneck Tanksuit
A black, full-coverage one-piece swimsuit made with chlorine-resistant, quick-drying nylon and LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fabric.
(0)
$79.95 $54.99
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$79.95 $54.99
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Halter Tankini Top Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Halter Tankini Top Print
A multicolor printed halter tankini top in shape-retaining nylon-LYCRA® fabric with quick-drying, UPF 50+ protection.
(0)
$64.95 $29.99
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$64.95 $29.99
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Women's BeanSport Highneck Tanksuit, Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Highneck Tanksuit, Print
A multicolor, full-coverage swimsuit made from chlorine-resistant nylon-LYCRA® fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection and quick-drying.
(0)
$89.95 $59.99
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$89.95 $59.99
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Halter Tankini Top
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Halter Tankini Top
A black nylon-blend halter tankini top with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying fabric, and lasting stretch recovery.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
L.L.Bean Women's New Currents Swimwear, Swim Shorts
A black quick-drying swim short made from recycled nylon and Lycra® spandex with UPF 50+ protection.
(255)
$59.95 $39.99
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What customers like:
Perfect length
Stylish design
Versatile use
Good fit
Flattering look
$59.95 $39.99
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Women's BeanSport Highneck Tankini Top, Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Highneck Tankini Top, Print
A colorful high-neck tankini in quick-drying nylon-Lycra fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection and lasting shape.
(0)
$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tankini Top, Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tankini Top, Print
A colorful, full-coverage tankini top in quick-drying, chlorine-resistant fabric with UPF 50+ protection and shelf bra.
(2,009)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tanksuit Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tanksuit Print
A colorful, full-coverage tanksuit in chlorine-resistant Italian fabric with UPF 50+, quick-drying performance and light support.
(1,947)
$59.95 $39.99
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$59.95 $39.99
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Mid-Rise Brief
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Mid-Rise Brief
A black mid-rise swim brief in chlorine-resistant Italian fabric with UPF 50+, quick-drying, full coverage.
(392)
$34.95 $19.99
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$34.95 $19.99
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Women's BeanSport Swim Dress
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swim Dress
A black swim dress with quick-drying Italian fabric, UPF 50+ protection, and a supportive built-in romper.
(0)
$110 $74.99
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$110 $74.99
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Women's SunSmart® UPF 50+ SunShirt, Long Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's SunSmart® UPF 50+ SunShirt, Long Sleeve
A red long-sleeve sun shirt with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking performance, and quick-drying recycled nylon-elastane fabric.
(0)
$54.95 $37.99
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$54.95 $37.99
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Women's SunSmart UPF 50+ SunShirt, Long-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's SunSmart UPF 50+ SunShirt, Long-Sleeve Print
A multicolor, moisture-wicking sun shirt in recycled nylon-elastane fabric offers UPF 50+ coverage and quick-drying comfort.
(0)
$59.95 $37.99
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$59.95 $37.99
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Shaping Swimwear Plus Size

Plus-size shaping swimwear brings together a shaping silhouette and a size range that helps make finding a personal fit more straightforward. The appeal is not about looking like someone else; it is about choosing swimwear that feels like an expression of individual style. Some people prefer a simple, uninterrupted outline, while others enjoy a more detailed look, with visual interest at the neckline or a pattern that makes the whole suit feel distinctive. Shaping is one part of that choice, alongside proportions, coverage, and the overall design. It should not be treated as a promise of a particular body shape or a reason to choose a smaller size. A swimsuit can have a shaping design and still need careful consideration through the bust, waist, hips, and torso. Two people who wear the same clothing size may have different preferences in every one of those areas, which is why the size label is only a starting point. The most useful description of a suit explains how its particular cut relates to the body rather than relying on broad language about a perfect fit. Personal taste matters just as much: a higher neckline creates a different visual balance from a more open one, and a defined waist gives a different impression from a continuous line through the middle. Neither approach is inherently better. Plus-size shaping swimwear offers a way to consider those details together, without putting every shopper into the same style. For someone who already knows the shapes and proportions they enjoy wearing, familiar design cues can help narrow the choice. For someone exploring a different look, the strongest starting point is often a single preference, such as the amount of coverage or the simplicity of the silhouette, rather than a long list of features.

Fit deserves particular attention because shaping and sizing describe different things. Shaping refers to an aspect of the swimsuit’s design, while size identifies a set of measurements; one does not replace the other. A fuller bust, a longer torso, or a different relationship between waist and hip measurements can influence which cut feels right, even when the listed size seems familiar. Measurements taken recently and compared with the relevant size chart provide a clearer basis for comparison than a size remembered from an older swimsuit. When measurements fall across more than one size, the fit notes for the design are especially useful. Choosing a smaller size solely for a more pronounced shaping effect can change the fit in places where a closer cut was not wanted. The better goal is a silhouette that follows personal preferences without making the rest of the fit a compromise. For those drawn to a continuous silhouette, Plus Size One Piece Swimwear offers a related category to explore. With a one-piece shape, torso length is another meaningful point of comparison alongside bust, waist, and hips. A suit that looks right in a photograph may sit differently on a shorter or longer torso, so front and back views, measurements, and written fit details each contribute something useful. Coverage is similarly specific. A person may want more coverage at the neckline and less at the leg, or prefer a more open back with a different cut through the hips. Those preferences do not necessarily correspond to a larger or smaller size. They are design choices worth considering on their own. Looking at the whole silhouette makes it easier to distinguish a sizing issue from a style that simply does not match the desired look. That distinction keeps the focus on finding swimwear for the person wearing it, rather than expecting the person to suit a particular design.

The finer details of plus-size shaping swimwear are where individual taste becomes especially clear. A solid color can let the outline take the lead, while a print makes pattern part of the overall impression. The scale and placement of that pattern may matter as much as the colors themselves: a broad motif reads differently from a small repeating design, and a contrasting section can draw attention to a particular part of the silhouette. There is no need to follow rules about which bodies should wear which patterns. A familiar favorite can be just as satisfying as trying something different, and the most meaningful comparison is with the wearer’s own preferences. Photographs are useful for these visual decisions, but they cannot answer every question about a suit. Material information, construction details, and care directions belong in the individual description and deserve a look before choosing. The word “shaping” alone does not identify a fabric composition, explain every design detail, or establish how the swimsuit should be washed. It also does not establish how long a suit will last; durability should be considered through the information provided for the particular design, rather than assumed from its category. Following the stated care directions is a more dependable approach than treating all swimwear alike. For someone replacing a well-loved suit, it can help to separate what made the old favorite appealing from what they would change: perhaps the neckline was just right, but the proportions were not, or the overall shape was appealing while the pattern never felt quite personal. Those small distinctions give a new choice more purpose. Swimwear can also be a thoughtful gift when the recipient’s size, preferred cut, and style are already well understood, though it is a particularly personal category to choose for someone else. Whether the preference is understated or expressive, the lasting appeal of plus-size shaping swimwear lies in bringing size, silhouette, and personal style into the same decision. The result should feel like a choice made for the wearer, with no expectation to look a certain way.
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