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Gabi Contemporary’s New Model Options The Boldest Plus-Dimension Swimwear Of The Season



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It’s been over a decade since fashion blogger Gabi Gregg (Gabi Contemporary) posted her first #fatkini submit and have become the unofficial queen of plus-size swimwear. From the extremely high-waisted galaxy print bikini, that was the star of her first swim collab with Swimsuits for All in 2013 (which I’ve in my assortment to today), to her final swim collaboration with Eloquii in 2023, Gregg’s swimwear designs have developed a cult following from the plus style neighborhood. Prepare for the formal coronation as a result of, this month, Gregg struck out on her personal with a brand new swim label Villa Fresca that gives sizes 4 to 32.

“I’m tremendous grateful to have labored with some wonderful manufacturers prior to now — a lot of which gave me a whole lot of inventive freedom — and I’m positive I’ll have extra companions sooner or later, however I needed one thing of my very own as nicely,” Gregg tells Refinery29. “I used to be able to have full inventive management over all the pieces from the product design to the campaigns, branding, and web site.” 

That freedom translated into an elegant line of swimwear and resort put on, stuffed with the colourful colours and daring particulars Gregg has come to be identified for and the kinds of types that may be arduous (if not unattainable) to search out in plus sizes (see this skimpy beaded string bikini). “I know that I’m not reinventing the wheel, however my purpose is at all times to innovate in small methods and convey thrilling designs to life, particularly to clients who could not have had them out there of their dimension earlier than,” says Gregg. “Good design or fashion transcends dimension. I feel when one thing is cute, it’s cute, and doesn’t should be relegated to particular sizes.” 

As somebody who has been an avid shopper of Gregg’s collabs for the reason that first one — I’ve not less than one swimsuit from yearly of the final decade — I used to be past excited to buy Villa Fresca. Unsurprisingly, I used to be not alone in that sentiment, and plenty of sizes bought out nearly instantly upon launch, together with a lot of my favourite designs, like this attractive hardware-detail marble print one-piece. There has since been a restock of some sizes, however they’re already going quick, so don’t wait if you happen to see one thing you’re keen on. That will help you in buying, forward, my match and sizing overview:

Villa Fresca Venus Draped Bikini

As somebody who sometimes goes for swimwear with much less protection, I wasn’t positive if this modernized replace on the tankini was going to be my fashion, however the promise of assist from the underwire and structured cups satisfied me. As soon as I acquired the swimsuit in my arms, I used to be much more excited: The wealthy teal hue is gorgeous in individual, and the draped material appears to be like luxe. I additionally beloved that the swim prime is customizable, so you’ll be able to simply regulate the extent of protection. You may put on it like I did above, with much less cleavage and torso uncovered. In order for you one thing a little bit sexier although, you’ll be able to drape the highest to point out the structured cup element beneath (as seen right here). I’ve even seen individuals tuck the material below the bust to create a traditional bikini look. 

I attempted on two sizes (18/20 G/H and 22/24 G/H) on this prime as I typically should go up a dimension in swimwear to accommodate my full bust. I used to be pleasantly stunned that the smaller one match completely and provided ample assist (the opposite possibility was too massive). Having true-to-size cup sizing is a testomony to the significance of getting somebody who understands the nuances of plus sizing in cost. For the matching bottoms, the larger dimension (22/24) match extra comfortably; dimension 18/20 labored as nicely, however I at all times desire a looser slot in my swim bottoms. In case you are between sizes and have a stomach, I like to recommend sizing up as nicely.

Villa Fresca Bliss One-Piece Swimsuit

This ring-detail monokini caught my eye instantly as soon as Gregg began teasing Villa Fresca on social media. The saturated fuschia purple, the slight metallic sheen to the material, the enjoyable cut-outs — all of it felt very true to my private fashion. Primarily based on the sizing opinions Gregg shared on her Instagram Tales, I made a decision to dimension as much as 22/24 on this one, and that turned out to be the precise name. Unsurprisingly (since this isn’t a cup-sized possibility), this swimsuit has much less area within the bust space, so I feel the 18/20 would have been a bit too cosy within the chest for me. The underside a part of the swimsuit additionally match comfortably. 

This monokini swimsuit felt supportive and safe on. After taking photographs, I took this one for a swim and by no means felt in peril of something shifting or falling out. Each this and the Venus bikini do have detachable straps, in case you favor a strapless silhouette, however I don’t anticipate I’ll make the most of that characteristic myself (one thing I think about fellow full-bust buyers will perceive!).

Total, I’m very impressed with the lower, match, and high quality of the Villa Fresca model, and can completely be including extra items to my assortment.  

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