So I’ve never needed an excuse to look at swimwear (it’s an addiction), but in a week I’ve had three SOS messages from women struggling to find nice swimwear in G+ sizes. All three said previously swimwear shopping had reduced them to tears, and I can’t help but sympathise (me too) and also swear vengeance (never again).

So here are twelve of my favourite swimwear picks to look out for in 2013 so far (like I said, addiction)… according to the middle of the alphabet. Full marks to Curvy Kate for bringing colour and prints to the Ks, to Freya for once again blowing my mind like eight times, and to Panache for Tallulah’s a-m-a-z-i-n-g high waisted knickers. It’s not even summer yet! *hyperventilates*

G:

Miss Mandalay: Gingham bikini: 30-38 D-G

Panache: Stella Bandeau bikini: 30-38 D-G

GG:

Midnight Grace by Figleaves: Flower Garden bikini: 30-38 D-GG

Freya: Hello Sailor tankini: 32-38 D-GG

H:

Freya: Sunset Boulevard bikini: 28-36 D-H, 38 D-G

Fantasie: Kyoto Lotus Blossom bikini: 30-40 D-H

Freya: Manhattan bikini: 28-36 D-H , 38 C-G

J:

Panache: Tallulah balconnet bikini: 30-38 D-J

JJ:

Freya: Iris Pier Bikini: 30-38 H-JJ

K:

Curvy Kate: Horizon Red Stripe bikini: 28-40 D-K

Curvy Kate: Flirt Black/Flower bikini: 28-40 D-K

Panache: Veronica bikini: 30-38 D-K