Are you an average-sized woman or plus-sized woman who gets frustrated with seeing bikinis that are designed to only look great on size 0 or 2 bodies? Do swimsuit designers really think that the majority of their potential customers are actually those sizes? According to a 2017 article in the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, the average woman in the United States wears a size 16—putting women who wear sizes 0 or 2 in the minority.
Most average-sized women are not looking for teeny tiny bikini bottoms that barely cover anything. Instead, they want bottoms that cover their backside and help hold in their stomachs, but don’t look like “granny panties.” It can be harder than you might think to meet these criteria.
One swimsuit company that we’ve found that makes cute, modest bikini bottoms that look great on women large and small is by Alanna. These swimsuits are designed for women who like to be active, but still want to be fashionable. Their modest bikini bottoms come in a variety of patterns—from vibrant florals to a vintage-inspired lemon print. They also have several neutrals, including a black bottom and a white bottom that can be paired with any number of bikini tops. Every bottom has a matching top, which range from tankini tops, to bandeau-style tops, to more traditional bikini tops. All of their tops are comfortable and modest and designed to look great with their full-coverage bottoms.
The difference with the modest bikini bottoms from by Alanna is their high-quality swimsuit fabric. The fabric is thick and sturdy, providing the wearer with a nice slimming effect—much like shapewear, but much, much more comfortable! By Alanna’s bikini bottoms are also high-waisted to help hold in any muffin tops or apron stomachs, for those that have them.
With all of that being said, by Alanna’s modest bikini bottoms are also great for smaller women who enjoy a nice amount of coverage. Whether they just like the security that a full-coverage swimsuit bottom provides, or they want something that’s comfortable for any water activity, by Alanna bottoms fit the bill! And they won’t make a small woman look and feel bigger than she actually is (a common problem with many modest bikini bottoms). By Alanna’s swimsuit bottoms are great for women of just about any shape or size!
By Alanna is a small, woman-owned business that launched during the pandemic. Because it is a small—but growing—company, sizes and patterns may be limited, so if you see something you like in your size, but sure to jump on it before it’s gone!
