Get the lowdown on the Forever 21 Plus Ombre Swimsuit! Find out about fit & sizing, and see multiple photos of me in this size 0X/18 Forever 21+ one-piece. A stylish swimming costume for curvy fashionistas!
I was very surprised but extremely pleased to recently see that one of the swimsuits I tried last year was back in stock on the Forever 21 website. It’s one that I had photographed but not got around to writing about, so today I am very happy to be able to bring you my review of the Forever 21 Plus Ombre Swimsuit.
Image courtesy of Forever 21
Apologies for the slightly blurry stock photo but Forever 21 have since removed the original from the internet so I had to search long and hard to find one from elsewhere and unfortunately the quality is not great. Hopefully that doesn’t take anything away from the overall look of this swimsuit, though.
Isn’t it pretty? I ordered the Forever 21 Plus Ombre Swimsuit in a size 0X, which is stated as a UK 18 on the label. Personally, I don’t think that’s particularly accurate, and would say it’s more like a UK 14-16.
I should point out that these pictures were taken in June last year, when I had just got back from my holiday in Turkey. Oh, how I miss that tan!!!
The Forever 21 Plus Ombre Swimsuit is every bit as pretty in real life as it is online! And check out how incredible it looks with a tan – I bet it would look out of this world on a multitude of skin tones.
I love how the Forever 21 Plus Ombre Swimsuit is a very basic swimsuit cut, but the ombre colouring makes it so, so special. And the fabric’s pearlescent effect makes it shimmer and sparkle in the light. So beautiful!
So, yes, this is a bog standard run of the mill swimsuit, with a scooped front and back and high cut legs. There is no boob support at all, such as a built-in shelf or underwiring, and the suit is not lined.
Coverage across the backside is not generous but it is certainly sufficient and not at all indecent. As you can see this swimsuit is cut more skimpily than the swimwear I was wearing on holiday – my tan lines don’t lie!
The size 0X/18 fitted me very well overall. Its slight snugness provided some compression across the bust, which helped to somewhat support my boobs and keep them in place.
I did notice one difference between last year’s swimsuit and this year’s: the latter has a fairly small palm tree motif printed on the back, whereas last year’s did not. It’s a subtle difference, but a difference nonetheless!
I found the Forever 21 Plus Ombre Swimsuit very comfortable to wear and I was very impressed with how the different colours in the ombre really popped against my tan.
I think this would be an ideal swimsuit for lazing by the pool or soaking up the sun on the beach. If you’re looking for something with inbuilt support, this won’t be the suit for you, but if you want a smoking hot swimsuit that’s bound to turn heads this is definitely a great option.
It could also be worn as a body rather than a swimsuit. It would look stunning paired with jeans or short shorts, or anything at all, actually!
The Forever 21 Plus Ombre Swimsuit can be bought online via the Forever 21+ website here.
What do you think of the Forever 21 Plus Ombre Swimsuit? Let me know in the comments.
You can see my other Forever 21+ swimwear reviews here.
I have just ordered this after seeing it on you, it will be perfect for my holiday to Ibiza in August <3
Have an amazing holiday – I am very envious! I have never been to Ibiza but it looks absolutely beautiful and lots of fun.
Hope you like the swimsuit, too!
Omg this is such an awesome swimsuit! Do you know if it’s available on the US site? I need it in my life!!!!
I think if you just click the link in the post it will take you to your domestic F21 site (or if not try clicking the dropdown list at the top of the page). Good luck!
What a pretty swimming costume! It’s kind of like a mermaid or something. I love it! I NEED it!! Honestly woman you’re going to bankrupt me haha ;oP
Hee hee…oops! Sorry not sorry!!
Yes, this definitely has a mermaid vibe about it. It’s so unusual.