How to Buy Swimsuits for Athletic Bodies

While it may seem like choosing swimsuits is as easy as selecting a cut and color that suits your style, the wrong design can change the appearance of your body type. However, choosing the right cut can accentuate the positive while minimizing the negative. If you have an athletic build, a few tips can help you select the right suit for you.

Instructions

1. Avoid suits with cuts that can make your sexy athletic body look a bit manly. To minimize the appearance of broad shoulders, choose a suit with wide straps, such as a halter top. A halter top doesn't have to cover up your features, however, so try to find a suit with a low-cut chest which will show off the chiseled line of your pectoral muscles while also accentuating a feminine bust.

2. Consider selecting a bikini which will allow you to flaunt your athletic abs. Bikini bottoms should be cut low on the hip which will help to add a curvy appearance to your body. To accentuate curves even further, look for bikini bottoms with ties on the hips which draw the attention outward.

3. Select a suit with high cut hips if you simply cannot bring yourself to wear a bikini. When choosing swimsuits for athletic builds, you want to set off your feminine characteristics, and with a full-body suit showing off your hips is key.

4. Choose feminine color and patterns to further elaborate on your athletic, yet still feminine figure. Pinks and purples are great for plain colored suits, or you might select swimsuits with flower patters, polka dots, ruffles or other girly touches.