Sunny days ahead...

Ahh, summer. Time to lay on the beach, get some rays, and above all, rest and relaxation.

That's all good and well, but for me, there's nothing less relaxing than being on a beach in a bathing suit that doesn't fit and flatter, especially in the chesticular area, ifyaknowwhaddimsayin'! As a big-busted girl, there is simply no greater sartorial challenge (in my book at least) than swimwear. It's hard, nay, close to impossible to find bathing suits that support a larger than average chest - unless you know where to look!

I rounded up a few of my favorite suits from brands Freya, Panache, and Fantasie. They all go up to at least a G cup, and some up to a J! For the record, I bought the black belted Freya one-piece in a 34GG and the fit is just fantastic. I've never felt so supported in a swimsuit ever.  That's because it, and all of the suits below, has a full bra inside the suit -  underwire, hook and eye closures and all! I can't wait to buy another one, I'm torn between the black and white tankini from Fantasie or the zig-zaggy tankini from Freya! (edit: I went with the Freya!)

Have you tried swimwear from any of these brands? Or do you know of another brand that carries bra-sized swimwear? Do tell!

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It's amazing what the right undergarments will do. There was a time that I couldn't wear this dress without a scarf or without pinning the neckline to my bra - there was just too much bra showing to be appropriate! Enter my new best friend, the Andorra Full Cup Bra from Panache - I bought mine from Intimacy (best bra shopping experience EVER, I highly recommend!). The girls are up, the neckline is low, and the look is perfection :)

Speaking of undergarments, the girls aren't the only ones being taken care of at the moment. I'm super picky when it comes to my undies - I can't stand synthetic or polyester-like fabric in this case, nor do I want to be wearing underwear in weird, non-stretchy cotton (I've come across both - not good times). And there's nothing worse than too-tight underwear giving the dreaded VPL and muffin top, amiright? I like my everyday undies in soft, stretchy, comfortable cotton that breathes and moves with me. Duchess & Duchess gets it! That's why they created a line of pretty, flirty, and (most importantly) comfortable undies in sizes 1X-3X. The creators, Nina and Ines, were kind enough to send me a pair of hipsters and a thong to try out, and I must say, they did a great job with these! They have everything I look for: soft cotton, stretchy, enough coverage to be comfortable but still really cute.

If you're a size 3X (52"-54" hips) it's your lucky day! I have 2 pairs to give away to one lucky lady (one thong and one hipster)! This'll be a quick one - giveaway closes at 12:01am on Monday! Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter :)