I was quite curvy as a teenager and hated shopping for swimwear with a passion. This was back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and women's boardshorts, kimonos and rashies hadn't been invented. There are so many more options available now, not that I'm saying you should cover up if you're a larger size. The difference between beautiful big girls is their confidence. If you own your shape and dress to flatter it you look gorgeous, no matter what that shape is. If you're on a budget, K-Mart has a great range of swimwear and accessories. Some of them have tummy control and underwires. All of them are well priced.