WHAT I WORE ON SPRING BREAK AS A SIZE 18/20/2X WOMAN

Okay, I’ll be honest. This was not actually everything I wore on our recent 10-day trip to the beach. But these were the outfits I had a second to snap on our back porch. The other looks you aren’t seeing here, you’ll see in individual posts later, promise!

As a reminder, I’m 5’8 and wear a standard 18W, 2X. Sometimes I size up to a 20W. I carry most of my weight in my tummy and have an apron belly, and a flat booty. I am naturally higher waisted, and I am a 42DD chest.

We go to the beach often starting in April all the way through October. I prefer to have functional, comfortable outfits ALWAYS, but I also want to feel cute and confident. I usually skip the makeup and hair most nights, and love anything easy to throw on! I hope this is helpful for you the next time you’re preparing for any type of trip or even if you just need Spring outfit inspiration!

Beach/Pool

BIKINI (2X)

Wore this hot pink Amazon two piece in a 2x and I love it! Just wish the top was slightly larger, so if you’re unsure it doesn’t hurt to size up! I’m a 42DD for reference. And no, I didn’t get any weird tan lines, lol.

BEACH

COVERUP (2XL) | CUP | SUNNIES

It was a bit chilly on some days with the wind, so this knit coverup from Amazon was perfect. I have it in the 2XL and it runs true to size. I was worried it wouldn’t be comfortable, but wow - I was so wrong! It’s perfect. Love it way more than I could have imagined. You guys know I can never get enough of my tried and true Stanley cups, and my QUAY sunnies are my most worn, year after year.

BEACH/POOL

SWIM TOP (42DD) | SARONG (20-24) | SUNNIES

This swim top from Lane Bryant is one of my new favorites! It has a ton of support and still felt a little spicy. but not too spicy, if ya know what I mean. I paired it with my old favorite GabiFresh x Swimsuits for All black faux leather bikini bottoms. Sadly, they’re long gone and probably not coming back (sorry!!!). I added my new sarong from Eloquii that I absolutely love, and you’ll see it got a lot of wear on this trip! This sarong runs generous, and I could have done the size down, but I don’t mind the extra space!

DATE NIGHT

TOP (2X) | JEANS (18) one/two | PURSE | WIDE WIDTH SANDALS

This Show Me Your Mumu tunic (from the Heather McMahan collection) is one of my favorite investment pieces. I can see myself wearing this for years to come, and yes… I consider leopard to be a classic neutral, ha! These white jeans are hands down, the best white jeans I’ve ever found. This exact pair is no longer available, but I’ve linked two options that are very similar. Good American can be tricky in siziing, but if there is stretch I’ve found that they fit true to size. So here, I’m wearing an 18. But there are instances where their denim is made with more rugged fabric and less stretch, in which I need to size up one sometimes two. This little handbag is so cute, I ended up wearing it all week! It’s simple and perfect. These Lane Bryant sandals are so versatile and, again, I’ve found myself wearing them with everything.

BEACH/POOL

BIKINI SET (2X) | WHITE TOP (SIMILAR STYLE)

This cheeky little number came from CupShe, and honestly it’s one of the most comfortable swimsuits. It was showing a little bit of my apron belly (which gets annoying to constantly adjust) so I did the turnaround trick here, and I have no regrets. It’s cheeky to begin with, but when you flip it around it shows a lot of cheek, but I’m okay with that! I’m wearing my regular size 2X here, and I paired it with the lightweight white shirt from Arula in a size B - this one is no longer available, but I linked a similar style that I also love.

CASUAL DINNER

TOP (2X) | SKIRT (2X) | BRA | SHORTS (2X) | WIDE WIDTH SANDALS | HANDBAG

I wore my new favorite XS-5X Amazon set to the local restaurant down the street for a family dinner with the kids one evening. It’s one of those easy to throw on instant outfits, that you can easily dress up or down. I can see myself dressing this up for a wedding or event, but also felt completely fine throwing it with sandals for a casual situation. The fabric is incredible, and I am not exaggerating when I tell you — I have been SO IMPRESSED with Amazon The Drop. I have consistently found that their 2x runs on the generous side for me, and even though this was too big I still wore it because I loved it so much. I paired it with my new favorite simple handbag and sandals again! I wore my favorite thin shorts and strapless bra underneath.

BEACH DINNER

TOP (3X) | SKIRT (2X) | SANDALS | SHORTS

One evening, we met our friends at their house on the beach. The wind gave a little chill, and we walked over from our condo so I figured this would be the perfect look. It proved to be incredibly comfortable and I still felt cute and pulled together! This Spanx AirEssentials crewneck is the most comfortable thing EVER. I am wearing the 3X here, as you can see the sleeves are extra long. I am wearing the 2X in this crochet skirt, and honestly I could probably have done the 1X but I don’t hate the extra room. I wore my favorite spanx undershorts and Target platform sandals! Don’t forget, you can always use my discount code for Spanx ASHLEYDXSPANX!

BEACH/POOL

SWIM TOP (1X) | SWIM BOTTOMS (2X) | SARONG (20-24)

This 2 piece swimsuit wins them all. I don’t think I’ve ever been so comfortable and confident in a swimsuit! The color is SO fun and the way they designed the bottoms fits my apron belly perfectly. I sized down on top because I really didn’t want the straps to fall, and I think I probably would have been okay with my regular size but I didn’t notice if it felt too small. I wore my Eloquii sarong again and loved it so much. This was our last day on the beach, and it was also the prettiest for weather!

EASTER ON THE BEACH

DRESS (XXL) | JACKET (SIMILAR OPTION)

This was my Easter Sunday outfit. That day it was freezing cold and windy at the beach, and that Madewell jacket came in handy (and it magically matched my new Gibson dress!!!) I love this dress, it’s beautiful, fits well and the pockets are always a plus!! The green jacket is a classic - this one is no longer available but here’s a great similar option!