How to Buy the Right Bikini for Your Body

Bikini season can be an ordeal for many women. You qualify if you dread going shopping for your summer suit—and this rings a bell: "I need to lose weight," "I will just never go to the pool/beach" or "I will just leave my coverup on."

C'mon, that's no way to live. Follow my easy steps for choosing a swim suit—and actually enjoy soaking up that sun!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Buy a bikini that fits. Nothing hurts more than the vision of the underbelly of a boob popping out.

2. Don't choose tricked out, beaded, embellished and busy bikinis (unless you're bone thin or perfect).

3. Keep in mind that a 20-dollar triangle bathing suit in a solid color can go a long way.

4. Really think about the "bottom" line. Don't wear a string if it cuts into you like a sausage. Don't go too tight and cut off your circulation. Know if you are a low-waisted or regular gal.

5. Buy simple, what fits—and don't be a "busybody."

Tips & Warnings

• If you are pale, put self-tanner on and don't wear a light-colored bathing suit.
• No one has a problem with a one piece. Sometimes it's classier. Particularly if you're over 30; you don't have to show everything at once.

[clabree]

on 10/19/2009 Good advice!

[respectfully]

on 9/26/2009 I like this article. Buy the right bikini for your body. 5* and subcribed.