I’m pretty obsessed with this yellow plaid bikini. If you can’t tell from my recent posts on Instagram, this is my go-to swimsuit of the season. Since getting it from & Other Stories, I’ve packed it for multiple trips & have worn it poolside in Palo Alto, at the hot tub in Guerneville, event at a river next to Redwoods in Northern California.
I’m actually pretty surprised I’m loving so hard on a bikini. Usually, I’m a one-piece sort of gal as I feel more confident in them, but this high waisted cut keeps it all in while still being breathable. I love the color – it’s not every day you find a yellow swimsuit that looks so GOOD! It may be hard to tell on photos, but there is a peplum pattern to the fabric, which makes it feel extra elevated.
When I first tried this on I was actually worried that the top was a bit too large, but that was before I realize there are hidden notch to adjust the band in the back *facepalm* That’s actually my biggest struggle with clothing. As a curvy girl, my hips and butt are big, but I have smaller breasts than a lot of other size 12 women have. Sometimes it’s hard ot find bottoms and tops that fit together!
& Other Stories is one of my favorite stores to shop uber unique pieces from. I got my famous “wolf in sheep’s clothing” ruffle top there! (Pictured below.) I get compliments every time I wear it. The pattern and cut of the top is just too fun, just like this swimsuit!
Here’s a pro-tip for shopping at & Other Stories: bookmark your favorites and wait for a sale. They have them about 3-4 times a year and you can get pieces for as low as $25 (that’s how I bought my ruffle top!) They don’t seem to cycle through pieces as quickly as fast fashion stores like H&M so there is a good chance that pieces you are eyeing will still be on stock, just on sale!
Looking for more curvy girl friendly swimsuits? Read 71 Swimsuits For Curvy Girls (a roundup of all the best 2019 swimsuits!)
