How to Look Good in a Bathing Suit Without Losing Weight

The coming of bathing suit season strikes fear in the hearts of many women. But even if you have a few pounds to lose, it is possible to look good in a bathing suit without shedding them. It's all about camouflaging what you want to hide and accentuating your best features.

Instructions

1. Look at yourself in a full-length mirror. Identify the parts of your body that you feel are your best features and the areas you'd like to hide.

2. Shop with those features you like in mind. If you want to hide your stomach, consider suits that have shirring at the waist. If you have a large chest, choose a suit that offers plenty of support, possibly one with underwire or that comes in different cup sizes.

3. Find suits that have built-in tummy control with special fabric designed to hold you in at targeted problem areas. Some suits offer all-over control.

4. Pay attention to the coverage of the suit, especially in the seat and thigh areas. A properly-fitting suit is going to be more slimming than one that's too small for your body type.

5. Look for suits with tags that identify which part of the body that suit will accentuate. More manufacturers are realizing that women have this in their minds when they shop for a suit.

6. Use a self-tanner before you go to the pool or beach, as it has a slimming effect for most people.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember that the single best thing you can do to look good in a bathing suit without losing weight is to believe that you do. Self-confidence is the key to feeling good about yourself no matter what you're wearing.