Check out my detailed review of the Forever 21 Plus Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit in size 0X/18. Get fit and sizing info, and see how this Forever 21+ plus size one-piece swimsuit looks on me!
Today’s review from the Forever 21+ 2018 UK swimwear collection is the Forever 21 Plus Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit.
Image courtesy of Forever 21
I am a big fan of prints generally, but this one featuring beaky toucans, colourful parrots and lush green leafy plants on a plain white background really caught my eye. Anything evocative of holidays and tropical climates is a winner in my book.
I ordered the Forever 21 Plus Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit in a 0X, which is labelled as a UK 18. I would say it runs on the small side, coming up more like a UK 14/16.
This style/cut is one I have reviewed twice before in this series of Forever 21+ Swimwear 2018 reviews: here at the Forever 21+ Plus Size Leaf Print One-Piece Swimsuit and also here at the Forever 21+ Plus Size Tropical Print One-Piece.
So it’s a style I am becoming accustomed to, and I have to say it has grown on me.
When I first tried this swimsuit style I felt it was far too low cut and that I therefore wouldn’t be comfortable wearing it, but actually I quite like it now and I am not sure what’s changed to make me feel this way. Maybe it’s the fab print of this Forever 21 Plus Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit? Have I mentioned that I absolutely adore it…?
The front of the Forever 21 Plus Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit is, as I said, very low cut, so there is no boob support from underwires or a hidden boob shelf. Just cleavage city! But it makes for a great tan with minimal tan lines on the chest and bust.
The Forever 21 Plus Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit’s straps are quite thin but they are adjustable, and they cross over on the back so they are very comfortable to wear, with minimal pulling on the neck.
I feel like there was a bit more boob room in this particular swimming costume than in the others of the same design. I didn’t measure the swimsuits to check this or anything, but it’s something I noticed when trying them on and when looking at the subsequent photos. This one feels and looks like it is more roomy on the bust.
Admittedly, the Forever 21 Plus Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit definitely could have done with more room in the bust for me, but it wasn’t a terrible fit. In fact, if you’re busty and looking for a one-piece swimming costume that will provide good opportunity for tannage (that’s not even a word) on the upper torso due to not having excess fabric, this would be a great option for you.
The Forever 21+ Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit isn’t cut quite as skimpily on the rear as others I have reviewed, but it’s not frumpy, either. It just has good coverage without being full cut, so it’s very comfy. And I really like the fact the back isn’t cut too low as I hate the feeling that my butt crack might be on display. I do not ever intend to have a builder’s bum!
In conclusion, the Forever 21 Plus Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit is a fantastic item and if I were looking to buy a one piece I would seriously consider this option. It comes highly recommended by me, both for the cut and the super cute print.
I can absolutely picture myself wearing the Forever 21 Plus Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit while I lounge beside a beautiful pool in a stunning tropical location, cocktail drink in hand. I think I would blend right in!
The Forever 21 Plus Bird and Leaf Print Swimsuit costs just £25. Check out all swimwear available at Forever 21 on their website here.
You can see my other Forever 21+ swimwear reviews here.
Yay, another swimsuit with crossover straps!! I love the print of this one, it’s so fun 🙂 I’m loving F21’s swimwear options for us fuller figure girls 🙌🏻
It’s great, isn’t it, Zoe? The crossover straps make it so comfortable, and the print is fantastic! And it’s a great price, too.
I think this is my favorite print of this style out of the three you have reviewed. It's so evocative of a vacation. I think I will be ordering one as soon as I get my pay check, I hope they will still have one in stock for me!Delilah
I hope you managed to get one, Delilah! It’s a lovely option for a beach holiday especially. It is so eye-catching!
Thank you for your review – off the back of which I have just ordered this swimsuit! It looks so good on you and I can only dream it'll look even half that on me, but I am willing to accept a compromise!! I really want a tanned cleavage (don't ask!!) and this swimsuit will serve the purpose perfectly.I love your blog, I have been a fan for years and am so pleased to see you posting regularly again. Please stay with us <3
I’m here to stay, Kelly, don’t you worry! And yes, I too am a fan of having a tanned cleavage. My favourite thing to have is a tanned tummy – whenever I get back from holiday I peep at my tummy regularly to see how brown it is, haha!!
Ah thank you for this. I have been hunting high and low for a bathing suit for my sister-in-law and I think this will be just what she is after. I might even get one myself so we can be twins! Such a helpful review; thank you.
I hope your sister-in-law loved this swimming costume as much as I did, and that you decided to get one for yourself, too. And thank you – I am so pleased to hear my review was helpful to you.
I have this in the leaf print and I love it! I have a smaller chest than you so I don’t need that much support, but I did size up for length because I have a very long torso. It’s really hard for me to find one pieces that fit because I’m plus-size AND tall, but this style is perfect on me! I even wore it as a bodysuit under denim shorts the other day.
You look fab as always. xx
I bought this swimming costume thanks to your review and wore it on my holiday. I got so many compliments! Thanks so much, I never would of looked at Forever 21 before.
Ok you are going to bankrupt me lol. First it was beautiful lingerie from Ewa Michalak and now it’s fab plus size swimwear from Forever 21 Plus. My husband might need to take a second job lol xxx