Introducing: Raphael
Raphael is our E cup F cup swimwear shape designed for a big bust
Our big busted beauty, Raphael is our full support swimwear shape with underwires to fit an e cup or f cup bust! This swimwear shape and has soft removable cups that can be kept in for extra support and coverage or removed for the soft cup feel.
Meet the Artist
Raphael is named after the Italian painter Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino. His artwork and architecture were a large part of the renaissance movement. Raphael was inspired by the female form and captured the beauty in a woman’s curves.
Our Raphael curve fit plus size swimsuit has all the bells and whistles. For us big busted, curvy girls buying a swimsuit was once an issue, well I am about to introduce you to our perfect swimsuit for an e cup or f cup bust size, meet Raphael!
Raphael is Artesands curve enhancing full bust support style for an e cup and f cup bust, no half measures, this swimsuit will have you completely supported!
Boobs are an amazing asset, have you read our 101 names for boobs blog? We love all boobs, and we understand that sometimes you want to enhance them and sometimes you need the extra hand (not literally) to support the girls. That’s why our talented technician team have designed Raphael.
The Internal Support features
We make sure our Raphael swimsuit shape has all of the internal support features required to support an e cup or f cup bust size.
To help point out all of these support features, the following images feature our Raphael style being worn inside out.
This shows our full support underwire with our internal bra fitting and clasp that allows a bigger bust to fit comfortably while being supported.
Our big busted Raphael is available in our Bikini Top, Tankini Top, and One Piece curvy swimsuit shapes.
Raphael Curve Fit One Piece
Raphael is our full support one piece style with all the bells and whistles. This curve fit and plus size one piece swimsuit has underwire support to fit a E cup to F cup. This swimsuit has an internal bra fitting, and full body 360 degree powermesh for body sculpting confidence. Raphael is our most modest shape with full coverage and a lower leg line.
Fits cup sizes E - F - Cup Our Raphael underwire one piece is designed to fit an E cup to F cup bust with internal support features.
Underwires - This curve fit swimsuit has underwires for bust support designed to fit the curvy body shape.
Internal Bra - fitting Our Raphael swimsuit has all the bells and whistles. It features an internal full support underwired floating shelf bra with a bra-like hidden hook & eye closure at the back.
Removable soft foam cups - Our curve fit and plus size swimsuit has soft removable cups.
Full body powermesh lining - All of the internals on our curve fit and plus size swimsuits have powermesh lining front and back, giving you 360 degree shaping around your body for body sculpting confidence. This allows you to be supported where required and enhance the areas that you desire
Modest Front Design - Our Raphael swimsuit is our most modest coverage style. This shape has a front v neck with good bust coverage
Soft touch, high stretch swim fabric - All of our fabrications are an amazing soft touch fabrication with high stretch for support and comfort
Strap clip technology - The strap clip is located on your back shoulder blade and allows you to cross over the straps. The benefit to this technology is so you don't get any neck or shoulder pain and the straps won't ping off from pressure over time. You can tailor your own fit by using the new "Strap Clip" technology, to unclip and cross the straps for extra support
Double Front Ruching - Ruching is the gathering of extra fabric in the outer fabrication of our swimwear. This ruching effect helps create a disguising effect across our tummy and mid section. This swimsuit has ruching on the body and side panels for extra body sculpting.
Convertible wide shoulder straps for extra comfort and support - All of our wide straps are supported with strong rings and sliders to avoid any breaking or rubbing, the wide straps sit flush on the shoulder without the discomfort of digging in. This curve fit swimsuit also have the added adjustability of our strap clip technology.
Low Leg - This curve fit swimsuit has a low leg design offering the most amount of coverage.
Mastectomy Option - This curve fit and plus size swimsuit has soft removable pads. These can be removed and a mastectomy prosthesis can be put in its place.
Raphael Curve Fit Tankini Top
Raphael is our full support tankini top style with all the bells and whistles. This curve fit and plus size one piece swimsuit has underwire support to fit a E cup to F cup. This swimsuit has an internal bra fitting, and full body 360 degree powermesh for body sculpting confidence. Our curve fit and plus size tankini tops are a long line to avoid the fabric riding up when you're in the water.
Fits cup sizes E - F Cup - Our Raphael underwire tankini top is designed to fit an E cup to F cup bust with internal support features.
Underwires - This curve fit swimsuit has underwires for bust support designed to fit the curvy body shape.
Internal Bra fitting - Our Raphael swimsuit has all the bells and whistles. It features an internal full support underwired floating shelf bra with a bra-like hidden hook & eye closure at the back.
Removable soft foam cups - Our curve fit and plus size swimsuit has soft removable cups.
Full body powermesh lining - All of the internals on our curve fit and plus size swimsuits have powermesh lining front and back, giving you 360 degree shaping around your body for body sculpting confidence. This allows you to be supported where required and enhance the areas that you desire
Modest Front design - Our Raphael swimsuit is our most modest coverage style. This shape has a front v neck with good bust coverage.
Soft touch, high stretch swim fabric - All of our fabrications are an amazing soft touch fabrication with high stretch for support and comfort
Strap clip technology - The strap clip is located on your back shoulder blade and allows you to cross over the straps. The benefit to this technology is so you don't get any neck or shoulder pain and the straps won't ping off from pressure over time. You can tailor your own fit by using the new "Strap Clip" technology, to unclip and cross the straps for extra support
Front Ruching - Ruching is the gathering of extra fabric in the outer fabrication of our swimwear. This ruching effect helps create a disguising effect across our tummy and mid section.
Long line tankini top - Our curve fit and plus size tankini top is designed to be fitted to the body. This features a long line length to avoid any riding up while swimming or lounging around the pool. Designed to look like you are wearing a one piece when paired back with the matching swim pant.
Convertible wide shoulder straps for extra comfort and support - All of our wide straps are supported with strong rings and sliders to avoid any breaking or rubbing, the wide straps sit flush on the shoulder without the discomfort of digging in. This curve fit swimsuit also have the added adjustability of our strap clip technology.
Sustainable - This swimsuit is made from 100% recycled Nylon from post consumer materials
Mastectomy Option - This curve fit and plus size swimsuit has soft removable pads. These can be removed and a mastectomy prosthesis can be put in its place.
Find the perfect fit - A tankini is the perfect option for full coverage when you need a different size top and bottom
Raphael Curve Fit Bikini Top
Raphael is our full support bikini top style with all the bells and whistles. This curve fit and plus size bikini top has underwire support to fit a E cup to F cup, and full body 360 degree powermesh for body sculpting confidence.
Fits cup sizes E - F Cup - Our Raphael underwire bikini top is designed to fit and support an E cup to F cup.
Underwires - This curve fit swimsuit has underwires for bust support designed to fit the curvy body shape.
Removable soft foam cups - Our curve fit and plus size swimsuit has soft removable cups.
Modest Front design - Our Raphael swimsuit is our most modest coverage style. This shape has a front v neck with good bust coverage.
Soft touch, high stretch swim fabric - All of our fabrications are an amazing soft touch fabrication with high stretch for support and comfort
Strap clip technology - The strap clip is located on your back shoulder blade and allows you to cross over the straps. The benefit to this technology is so you don't get any neck or shoulder pain and the straps won't ping off from pressure over time. You can tailor your own fit by using the new "Strap Clip" technology, to unclip and cross the straps for extra support
Convertible wide shoulder straps for extra comfort and support - All of our wide straps are supported with strong rings and sliders to avoid any breaking or rubbing, the wide straps sit flush on the shoulder without the discomfort of digging in. This curve fit swimsuit also have the added adjustability of our strap clip technology.
Mastectomy Option - This curve fit and plus size swimsuit has soft removable pads. These can be removed and a mastectomy prosthesis can be put in its place.
Strong Back Clip - Our curve fit bikini top has a solid plastic back clip. This secures the bikini top on the bust and gives extra support.
Find the perfect fit - A bikini is the perfect option for full coverage when you need a different size top and bottom.
Match each of our tops back with our Raphael Full Coverage Swim Pant for the perfect tankini set or bikini set!
Raphael Ruched Swim Pant
Our Artesands Raphael high waist and low leg line ruched swim pants perfectly fits your curves. This curve fit and plus size swim pant has 360 degree powermesh lining and ruching on the front and side panels with good bottom coverage and a low leg line. This swim pant is our most coverage swim pant.
Full body powermesh lining - All of the internals on our curve fit and plus size swimsuits have powermesh lining front and back, giving you 360 degree shaping around your body for body sculpting confidence. This allows you to be supported where required and enhance the areas that you desire
Soft touch, high stretch swim fabric - All of our fabrications are an amazing soft touch fabrication with high stretch for support and comfort
Double Front Ruching - Ruching is the gathering of extra fabric in the outer fabrication of our swimwear. This ruching effect helps create a disguising effect across our tummy and mid section. This swimsuit has ruching on the body and side panels for extra body sculpting.
Sustainable - This swimsuit is made from 100% recycled Nylon from post consumer materials
High Waist - This swim pant is a high waist design with moderate bottom coverage. This swim pant is designed to fit under a tankini top or with a bikini top to make the perfect curve fit or plus size swimwear set.
Low Leg - This curve fit swimsuit has a low leg design offering the most amount of coverage.
Curve Sized Frequently Asked Fitting Questions
We know that buying a swimsuit can be quite daunting for most of us.
Our curve fit and plus size swimsuits are suited for all the differing body shapes, because we all know as women, that we are not all the same shape. Every female body is uniquely different and we want everyone to feel confident in flaunting what they have!
Over the years we been asked a lot of fit advice from real women concerned about which curvy swimsuit would fit their unique shape. So, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions with our thoroughly researched answers to help you with your swimwear purchase.
Here at Artesands HQ we are all about fitting on true to size beautiful curvy and plus size body shapes to make our curve fit swimwear fit all the shapes of the beautiful female body, and to help you feel comfortable and supported whilst wearing our swimwear.
Our quest to normalise the female body and it is our vision is to help all our curvy women LOVE their bodies and feel comfortable in their own skin.
We are continually working on this list, so if you don’t see your query answered, please email us on info@artesands.com.au and we will answer you directly. All your questions will help other women with similar questions looking for the right answer.
Unsure on our curve fit and plus sizing?
If you are still unsure about your sizing, contact our Artesands customer love team with your measurements and our team will respond with curve fit or plus size swimsuits to suit your individual body shape.
What happens if you purchase the wrong size?
We offer easy returns for our customers on all full priced items! Contact our friendly customer service team today to find out more information on our returns policy. Free shipping on orders over $150 AUD and we also offer Afterpay and Klarna as a payment option.
All of our women’s curve fit women’s swimwear is available in plus sizes US 8 - US 20 and sizes AUST 12 - AUST 24, and now, One Size!
To find swimwear in your size click the size link:
You can also select your perfectly fitted curve fit and plus size swimsuit by cup size, click the link to find all plus size swimsuits available for your cup size; A cup / B cup, C cup, D cup, DD cup, E cup, F cup, FF cup and G cup.
Be one of our big busted beauties today in our full support Raphael swimsuit shape..
The A-Team xx
