How to Buy Swimsuits for Short Torsos

Choosing swimsuits is either a fine art or a shopping nightmare, as the wrong suit for your body type can draw attention to all the wrong parts. If you feel a bit lost when trying to select your perfect summer suit, a few tips can help you find the right design for a short torso which will accentuate the positive and minimize the negative.

Instructions

1. Look for cuts which add length to your entire body. Make sure that you do not select suits with wrap skirts, which make your legs look short or thick straps which only make your body look smaller.

2. Select a full-body bathing suit, the best swimsuit types for short bodies. Just make sure that your suit is a bright color and that the hips are cut high while the chest is cut low. High hips will make your legs look longer while the V-cuts of low neck lines will help to give the illusion of length to your torso.

3. Pick a bikini if you want to show off your abs; however, be careful when choosing, as a bikini can greatly accentuate a short torso. Bikinis for short bodies should have low cut bottoms with thin straps which can be tied high on the waist. Tops should have thin straps as well with separated cups. As a general rule, the smaller the bikini, the longer your body will appear.

4. Make the right color and pattern choices when choosing swimsuits for short bodies. Big no-no's for short torsos include horizontal stripes, low cut hips, high cut neck lines and neutral colors such as white, gray, beige and pastels. Instead go for strong colors, vertical stripes and just about any pattern you like.