How to Find A Swimsuit That Flatters Your Body

Finding a swimsuit that flatters your body may seem like a never ending tedious task to most women. But if you follow a few tips, it can be extremely simple and fun looking for a swimsuit!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A GREAT attitude.

1. 
   Halter Top and Skirted Bottom Two-Piece from Walmart

   If you have a big bust, it can be difficult finding a swimsuit that holds you in and pushes you up. Don't shy away from a two-piece just because you have a big bust. Look for a halter-style bikini or a tankini with a built-in underwire bra, which offers more support and coverage than a traditional one-piece. The halter-style bikini or a tankini contain lightly padded cups, fitted by bra size, which separate and lift breasts rather than squash them to no existence. Most halter-style bikini or tankini's have adjustable straps that allow for a customizable fit that keeps breasts in place. Choose a bottom with fun detailed decoration, or a skirt so it will put your bust in proportion with your lower body.

2. 
   24th and Ocean Halter One-Piece

   Being blessed with wide hips, and "thick" thighs can seem like a curse when you are trying to find a swimsuit that flatters your body. Avoid boy shorts and skirted bottoms, while they may provide more coverage, they often draw the eye to that part of your body that you find most unflattering. Instead, look for a swimsuit that has above the waist detailing, like a printed halter, decorative beads, or bows. These decorations draw attention to the neck and breasts, and draw the focus away from the hips and butt, and also make the waistline look tiny. And to create the appearance of long, lean legs, look for a high rounded leg cut that crests just below the hips. If you prefer a skirted bottom or sarong for extra coverage, make sure to select a mini that ends below the butt where the thighs begin to narrow. This way you cover lumps and bumps while flaunting your slim calves.

3. 
   Old Navy D-Ring Tankini Top and Bottom

   Perhaps the most challenging part of your body to cover up in a swimsuit, is your belly. Though tightly fitted tankinis can briefly suck in the belly, most of them end up rolling up, and exposing the widest part of your waistline. You should choose a long, loose-fitting opt in a bright print. This way, you will have extra fabric that ensures full coverage and comfort, while the bold pattern keeps the eye moving, which camouflages any bulges. To flatter your body even more, try a V-shaped neckline, which visually lengthens the body, and decorative detailing near the chest, which draws the eye upward, and away from trouble spots.

Tips & Warnings

• Be open and willing to try swimsuit that you may have stayed away from in the past. You may surprise yourself, and look fantastic in it!

Resources

• Old Navy
• Jantzen
• Dillards
• Bonton

[makaksa]

on 6/24/2009 Good info on finding a flattering swimsuit.

[betterbody]

on 5/22/2009 Great 5 * tips on finding a swimsuit that flatters the body.

[williamfjordan]

on 5/19/2009 Well written, 5*