Summertime is filled with endless opportunities to show off your body. But if you aren't feeling great about your body, it can also be filled with tons of insecurity. For girls who have never felt like they fit into the typical "fit girl" body type, summer can traditionally be a time when they feel the pressure to cover up. Which basically means feeling shameful, uncomfortable, and downright sweaty for three long months.
A lot of people are over the shame and are out to change the idea that bigger women should cover up their bodies all summer. Instead of feeling embarrassed if they don't fit the beauty standards, they're creating their own.
Thanks to a new TikTok trend, women of all shapes and size are showing off their summer beach styles. The results are super inspirational, fashionable, and simply stunning!
Check out these 15 ladies who are looking hot, hot, hot!
1. This Sunflower Queen
Finding the perfect beach style is tough, but this queen makes it look easy. TikTok user kennoo16 got in on the trend by posting herself in a baggy T-shirt, which is what people generally expect larger girls to wear to the beach. Then, BOOM. She shows off her real beach style. It's a sexy sunflower suit paired with a super-cute hat. She looks amazing, but she also looks incredibly confident.
2. This Babe in a Killer Black Bikini
A black bikini is always the perfect choice! TikTok user mrsbosin is showing us just that. In her post, first she shows off the kind of outfit she wore for years, always feeling she had to cover up. Now she says she will no longer be ashamed, and by the look on her face, she is telling the truth. She looks fierce, confident, and totally beach-ready.
3. An Itty-Bitty Bikini That Is Not Just for Itty-Bitty Bodies
Is it just us, or is this confidence completely inspiring? TikTok user binya_x is totally killing it in her little bikini that shows off her body in a totally fearless fashion. It's no wonder her post has over 107,000 likes! People are into her style and her "look at me" vibe.
4. Nothing but Sass
TikTok user jaci_dayne is just full of sass in this video. First, she has on a big baggy shirt. When the clip cuts, she appears in a bikini that is full of personality. It has flowers, leopard print, and tons of color. As if that weren't enough, she pairs it with a sparkly shawl — clearly not for covering up, but for style.
She captions her post, "And I won't even apologize." Girl, you don't need to.
5. A Sexy Size 12
Even though a size 12 is pretty much average, people still feel as if it's not petite enough to fit societal standards. Honestlyelizabeth is done with that narrative. Now she's showing off her size 12 bod in a hot (and we mean HOT) pink suit!
6. A Flowery Head-Turner
TikTok user ambermariedodson is definitely done with baggy tees. And with a super-adorable swimsuit like this flower-power number, she should be! She will definitely be turning heads for all the right reasons this summer.
7. All the Yellow Vibes
Itsjustjocelynk knows that yellow is the color for summer. She is totally rocking it out in a bright suit, paired with a sheer skirt. Bye-bye, body shame! Nobody needs ya 'round here.
8. This Major Swimsuit Upgrade
There are a lot of swimsuits out there that provide more coverage. But many of them aren't all that fashionable. Pandabutt2013 says her ex thought she needed one of those suits that covered all of her bits. The good news is, it seems like her ex is history, and so is her old suit.
9. A Leopard Look
So many people feel unworthy in their bodies, and the truth is, it often has little to do with size. Jodi_kayy says she felt self-conscious in her teens, so much that she wore T-shirts and shorts to the pool. Now she's embracing her body and a loud leopard print. Purrrr!!
10. A Mom Who Is Totally Over Tankinis
Tankinis used to be the it thing. But really, they were for people who wanted to wear bikinis but didn't feel quite comfortable showing their tummies. Mom of four rachel_xo6 knows what that's like, and she's done with the belly shame.
11. A Mom With All the Styles
This mom of three is over the feeling that she isn't supposed to be showing off her tummy. Hopeellen9 shared a bunch of her fabulous looks on TikTok. Her tummy is present and accounted for, as is her confidence.
12. A 'Hot Mom Summer' Vibe
Another mom who is over doing what is "expected" of her is ashleylanae89. When she heads to the lake and the pool this year, she won't be rocking the grandma suit. She's got a super-cute bikini instead, and it looks like she's totally feelin' her hot mom vibe in it!
13. A Bikini That Won't Quit
Some bikinis just need to be worn all summer long without a day off. TikTok user
its_jjaemee7 looks like she's found hers. She's wearing a suit that looks so fierce, it practically screams "LIVE IN ME."
14. A Woman With Zero Shame
Prettynplumpp knows what it's like to feel ashamed of her body. But these days, she's all about embracing her size, and that means her summer style. She's done with baggy tees, and she's definitely done with hiding. With a super-hot summer style like this bright and colorful bikini, she should be! She looks stunning in this suit that has her radiating self-love.
15. A Simple Summer Confession
TikTok use courtizzlee01 is letting everyone know that she will be trading in her baggy clothes for a hot summer suit. She looks amazing, and according to her, that's because this year she's celebrating "thick girl summer."
We're so proud of her and all of the ladies on this list. No matter what they're wearing to the beach, pool, lake, or heck, around the house all day, they are bringing endless confidence and inspiration to the rest of us. It's a perfect reminder to wear whatever makes you feel good this summer. But in order to do that, you have to let go of judgment and simply wear what you love.
That's a feel-good summer vibe without a size. That means we can all get into it.
