With summer just around the corner, many women are no doubt going through the frustration that comes with shopping for swimsuits. In order to help you come up with the swimwear style that’s perfect for you, we’ve put together some tips that should help make it a lot easier to choose the style that’s right for you, regardless of your body type – from the curvier frames to athletic body types, we’re helping you sort through those endless swimwear options.
The Pear Shape
If you are blessed with a pear-shaped figure, finding the perfect swimsuit means that you have to try and balance your proportions and get the coverage you need for your lower half.
Look for a clean-skirted bottom that falls just below the largest part of your upper leg.
Avoid using a boyshort or thick-banded bottom. The extra fabric will only draw attention to your bottom area.
On the other hand, a plunging neckline or eye-catching top draws attention away from your lower half.
Large Bust
To find the perfect swimsuit if you have an ample bust, try balancing your proportions and get the coverage you need for your bottom half
Bra-style swimsuits with underwire and adjustable straps provide extra bust support. The thicker the strap, the more support it provides.
Tops with higher backs are also a good fit for helping to keep the boobs up. Molded cups provide extra support and are available in many different styles.
Look for swimsuits with sizing similar to your regular bra, including those that go above a D, which are constructed to support a larger bust.
Small Bust
For those with smaller breasts that don’t need much support, styles with minimal coverage or embellished detailing are ideal, as well as bows and patterns to create the illusion of a larger bust area.
Triangle tops are great to create the illusion of curves, as well as tops with bold prints or embellishments with ruffles.
Try to find bra tops and padded push-up tops as they offer extra lift and can create cleavage. Certain halter tops are good options as well.
Having a smaller bust always means you can wear tiny scoop tops or bandeaus.
Athletic
Play up your curves with styles that accentuate your frame. Swimsuits with less coverage help to create the illusion of a fuller figure.
You can also try tops or bottoms with bold prints, ruffles and embellishments to add a feminine flair and create the appearance of more curves at the top and bottom.
Monokinis can help to create fabulous curves. One-piece swimsuits with slashes or strategically placed cutouts also look great.
Take a size smaller. The smaller the swimsuit bottom, the fuller and curvier your bum looks.
You can also try the tie-side bikini bottom option to enhance your curves and adjust it to your size.
Tummy, No Worries
If you want to make your middle look slim or you feel more comfortable covering up, there are a number of one-piece and two-piece suits, such as high-waisted or tankini styles, that help to smooth or cover up your middle.
Shirring is miraculous. The gathered fabric hides bulges and creates definition in the waist.
A figure-flattering, surplice-wrap silhouette trims the waist with its crossover fabric.
If you carry your weight in the lower part of your belly, try a high-waisted suit. They’re fashion forward and fantastic for covering the abdomen.
Curvy
For curvy ladies, the key is to highlight your curves while providing sufficient support and coverage. Steer clear of monokinis or string bikinis with thicker ties, which can accentuate your widest areas, if your wish is to keep things minimal.
Asymmetrical suits draw the eye up toward the neckline, highlighting the graceful line from a woman’s neck to her collarbone.
Colorblocking can help highlight your shape. Retro suits (think high waists and boxy halter tops) are great options as well.
