Which Swimsuit Is Appropriate For Your Body Shape?

Thursday, August 12th, 2010 | Women's Interest

Accentuate Your Best Attributes with the Right Bathing suit Choice

You probably know your shape a lot better than anyone else, and you are in all probability knowledgeable of your favorite and least favorite parts.  Swimsuit season can be intimidating to many females, who fear that they “just do not look good” in a swimsuit.  Today’s swim wear selections make it much easier for all ladies to build self-assurance and look great on the beach–with just a little guidance.  Match these body types with some swim wear suggestions that will help you feel at ease in a bathing suit that is “suited” for your shape.

Small Chest or Bust

If you have got a small bust, choosing two pieces might be the best choice.  Try a halter top tankini which can give even a size A chest some cleavage. Make sure that the top fits correctly, and isn’t too loose (the number one way to make your chest seem smaller).  If possible, try obtaining different sized tops and bottoms to fit, like a “mix n match” design.  Ruffles, extra material and adjustable straps are small-chested girl’s best friends! Should you prefer a one piece bathing suit look, stay away from strapless one-piece swimsuits.  Thin, spaghetti straps can look adorable on you!

Large Bust or Heavy on Top

If you desire some cleavage, halter top bikinis or tankinis give support and cleavage, as well has the ability to adjust size with a tie-neck method. Under-wire, banded midriffs, soft foam cups or built-in-bras are a must with any 1 or 2 piece bathing suit choice.  If possible, order the top 1 size bigger than the bottom.  One-piece swimsuit options may also consist of “tank” style suits with wide shoulder straps.  Stay away from anything that has minimum coverage, for instance bandeau bikini tops.

Short Torso and/or Short Legs

You can lengthen the look of your legs by finding a swimsuit that is cut high on the hip and legs.  1 piece bathing suits frequently have “high thigh” bikini cuts or a V-Shaped low neckline are a excellent match for your form.  Try a string bikini if you’re set on a two-piece bathing suit, that can lengthen your legs by exposing your hips.  If at all possible, avoid boy shorts. For colors,, you can don a solid colored bottom with a printed or vertically-striped swimsuit top, that will pull the eyes in the direction of your upper body, giving it a longer look.

Long Torso/Tall and Slender

To stay away from the “bean pole” look, go crazy with adornment, horizontal stripes, super bright neon colors, and even hip belts which split up your tall, slim figure.  If you are tall and without curves, try a one-piece swimsuit with an decorated waistline, or extra material and ruffles on a skirtini swimsuit.  Try to steer clear of solid colors without any print, detail, or adornment.

Broad Shoulders

Play up your bottom half and steer clear of pulling attention to the top if you’ve got an “inverted triangle” shape.  Pick bikini bottoms splashed with a lot of colors and print styles and do not be stingy with regards to adornment for instance ties, belts and sashes. Broad shoulder straps, square necklines, and contemporary low-rise thigh cuts can make you look fantastic.  Try to stay away from the plunging V-neck which will only highlight the contour you are attempting to soften.

Belly Problems or Scars & Stretchmarks

If you’re self conscious regarding your belly, try a one-piece bathing suit, or a “mock” two-piece.  A lot of one-piece swimsuits today actually seem like two-piece tanikinis or skirtinis, however they offer total midriff coverage.  Swimdresses frequently also get the job done of covering a stomach, with style.  Try a print rather than a solid color to draw attention away from too much tummy. Most women who’ve scars or stretchmarks tend to have them on their thighs, breasts, or stomachs.  The most effective swimwear choice may be a long swimwdress, or a bathing suit with optional coverup.  Boyshorts bottoms might help you cover stretchmarks on your bottom or hips, if you’ve got them.

Curvy Bottom or Plus-Size

If you’re shapely on the butt, the skirtini is for you!  Try choosing a sleek, slimming skirtini skirt (short or mini is OK) that covers just want you wish it too.  If you wish ruffles or an extra fabric look, choose a skirted bikini with a ruffled bikini top that will pull attention to your bust instead of your hips and bottom. The comeback of the extremely cute, one-piece swimdress is a great trend for plus-size women.  Swimdresses offer coverage in the places where most plus-size women are looking for modesty, but swimdresses are frequently constructed with fashionable, sexy style in mind as well.  Deep V-necks may accentuate cleavage, and ruching at the hip may provide a trendy distraction as well as lengthen your thighs.


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