How to Pick a Swimsuit for You

Whether you're going on vacation to some tropical destination, or you just want to pick a new swimsuit for the upcoming swimsuit season, you can pick a swimsuit for you that will get you on the beach, at the pool and maybe even in the water this year.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Get a longer leaner look. For a long lean torso, opt for a one-piece suit in one color. Without a variety of colors to emphasize various body parts, a single color creates a long uniform appearance for a lengthening look.

2. Whittle your waist. Picking a swimsuit with a wide darker band of color at the waist can make it appear smaller. Additionally, a swimsuit with darker side panels from under your arm to your hip whittles the sides of your waist.

3. Emphasize your top or bottom. If you want to balance out a smaller top with a larger bottom, pick a swimsuit with lighter colors or designs on top and a darker solid color for the bottom. Adversely, if you want a smaller upper half, reverse the coloring scheme.

4. Try a tankini. If you want the look and feel of a bikini but want more coverage, consider a tankini swimsuit. Tankini’s come in regular and long lengths so you can choose how much tummy you want to show.

5. Tame a tummy. If you want a flatter stomach while wearing your new swimsuit, try some of the newer swimsuits with hidden inner panels that flatten and cinch your tummy or waist. Also, consider a swimsuit with ruching or shirring at the waist that detracts from excess bulges.

6. Pick the right swimsuit for thinner looking thighs. In addition to using color schemes to shrink your lower half, consider boy shorts or skirted swimsuits.

7. Be comfortable in your own skin. Regardless of which swimsuit you pick for yourself, being confident with yourself and your body will do more for how you feel and appear than any item of clothing you can wear.

[Geargirl113]

on 1/14/2009 These are great tips. I am looking to take a cruise soon, so these bathing suit tips will be a great help.