It looks like 2019 is going to be Tara Lynn’s breakout year.
The American, who was modelling agency IMG’s first ever plus-size signing back in 2012, was named as one of the finalists in Sports Illustrated’s ‘Rookie of the Year’ competition earlier this month – and at 36, she’s the eldest of the eight on the shortlist.
Now, the mum-of-two has been chosen to front Nasty Gal’s first ever plus-size swimwear collection, which launches today.
The range of bikinis, swimsuits and beachwear features on-trend designs and colours and is available in sizes 4 to 24.
Hero pieces include a plunge-front bikini top, high leg bikini bottoms and a one-shoulder swimsuit, with prices starting from £12.
Because all the bikini tops and bottoms are available to buy separately you can mix and match to find your perfect size combination.
"I couldn’t be more excited to be featured in Nasty Gal’s swim launch," Lynn said.
"The collection is all about being fashion-forward and empowering women to be their most authentic selves.
"It’s really important to look at yourself and focus on what’s beautiful and unique about you. This collection is reflective of that."
The Nasty Gal swimwear collection is available online now.
More and more brands have been embracing diversity in body shapes and sizes, offering standalone plus size ranges or expanding their current size offering to remind people that larger bodies are just as normal and acceptable as smaller ones.
Figleaves, a brand beloved for its inclusive and beautiful lingerie and activewear, has launched a swimwear range, catering not only to larger sizes but also to those with longer torsos, bigger breasts, and narrower hips and other details that many larger brands miss when designing clothes.
They also handpick a range of styles from other well-known brands such as Freya, Fantasie and Elomi, offering a diverse mix of colours, patterns and fits for all shapes and sizes. Bra sizes go up to 42GG, depending on the brand.
While an oft-repeated complaint about plus-size brands is that they cost more, this isn't the case with Boohoo's offering. Swimsuits cost as little as €24, while bikinis are just as affordable. Sizes go up to 24.
