The Look

Fashion choices for women who are not a size 2 have come a long way in

recent times. Designers recognize that a woman of larger stature requires

the same fashion attention as every other woman. Despite the summer push

to diet to fit into that slinky bathing suit at the beach, let’s give

three cheers to the gal who knows all too well that beauty has nothing to

do with size.

She’s off to the Newport shore for a wonderful summer of sunshine and

surf, wearing bathing fashion that suits her style and lets her be just

who she is and not who the magazines and fashion trends tell her she

should be. The Look features swim fashion from national catalog Lands’

End for summer 2001.

For more information on these fashions, call Lands’ End by calling

(800) 356-4444 or visit them on the Web at o7 https://landsend.comf7 .

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1. The mainstay tankini breaks through the missy size range and is

available at Lands’ End in women’s extended sizes (18W to 26W). The faille tankini ($74) provides a slimming fit with its light, vertical

ribbed fabric and a slight touch of Lycra for control. The tankini

features a tank top and brief that provides full tummy coverage. Not only

available in black, but also in this season’s trendiest colors --

sapphire blue, plum violet and vivid red.

2. Plus-size women will win the immunity challenge with this season’s

mock tankini ($74). This suit features the illusion of a trendy tankini

and the coverage of a one-piece suit. The mock tankini features Lands’

End’s Slendertex fabric. This suit is incredibly flattering and

slenderizing.

3. This season, don’t forget to add a coordinating cover-up to your

swimwear wardrobe. The hooded mesh dress ($50) adds style and the red

block batik pattern provides colorful flair to a solid or matching suit

underneath.

4. The Floral Illusion sheer tank top ($28) and capri pant ($46)

provide an updated option for fun in the sun. Easy to wear elasticized

pull-on pants and relaxed matching top provide a comfortable, carefree

alternative to traditional cover-ups.