203 / MONIF C SWIM 2010 COLLECTION

Last week, Monif C debuted her 2010 Swimwear collection and it is HOT! Modeled by the ultra-fierce Fluvia Lacerda, this collection is full of stylish and feminine swimsuits for the plus size woman. I’ve always found that its incredibly difficult to find swimsuits that are as cute and flirty as the straight size options. With this collection, Monif definitely solved that issue for me. Ranging from the sexy fringed “St. Tropez” suit to the flirty “España” to the sultry metallic “Barbados” series, everyone is covered.

What do you all think of the line? What do you look for when shopping for swimwear?

One of the best things about swimwear is that it can double as part of a regular outfit! I’ve worn a bathing suit out as part of an outfit many times and that fringed suit is definitely begging to be paired with denim cutoffs and big black boots. I purchased this retro halter bathing suit from Old Navy’s Women’s Plus section a couple of years ago and I love incorporating it into my everyday wardrobe. Below are old camera phone photos from when I went to Ocean City with my best friend for my birthday in 2008. It was too cold to actually get in the water, but I still wanted to wear the suit because I loved the pattern that much!