It started with a few photos and a hashtag.

Now suddenly thousands of beautiful women of all sizes taking photos of themselves in bikinis and uploading them to social media.

And they’re all being shared with the hashtag: #fatkini.

It’s bloody awesome. Check it out.

The term #fatkini was first created by US fashion blogger http://www.mamamia.com.au/social/fatkini-plus-size-swimwear/

Gabi Gregg in a bid to make plus-size swimwear look hot. 

At the time, Mamamia Rogue editor Rosie Waterland wrote:

Then, this year, the movement took off. Women of all shapes and sizes started uploading photos of themselves in a bikini with the hashtag #fatkini and, collectively, made beaches and social media a less of a intimidating place for women to be.

Seeing these women in their bikinis flaunting their amazing bodies makes us want to do the same.

And we thank them for that.

Here are some more pictures of awesome women in their bikinis:

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When was the last time you wore a bikini?