Things You'll Need:
- Confidence that you will find the best swimsuit for your body shape
- Time to go swimsuit shopping
- Money to buy your swimsuit
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Step 1
The just right swimsuit for a Small Bust. Opt for a structured bikini top with pretty details like flirty ruffles, beading, or colorful patterns. A top with extra details is visually appealing, gives more shape to small busts, and creates the illusion of fullness. If you have a small bust avoid bandeaux tops because the wrong one can flatten you and make it look like you’re wearing a band-aid across your chest.
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Step 2
The just right swimsuit for a Large Bust. Look for a swimsuit top with the appropriate cup size to support your chest area. Try halter tops preferably with a band under the bra area. However, if you don’t like the weight of the halter straps around your neck, a swimsuit with built in shoulder straps will provide support for full busts. Also consider swimsuit tops that have underwire or a hidden bra. Avoid triangle tops if your cup size is DD or bigger because triangle tops usually don’t offer large busts enough support.
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Step 3
The just right swimsuit for Tummy Control. If you’re concerned about your stomach area, be careful when choosing a tankini top. A tankini is a two piece swimsuit with a longer top that usually draws eyes right to the stomach area (the place you are trying to avoid). Look for a loose fitting tankini top because if your tankini top is too tight, it may rise up and expose your belly pooch. Also, one-piece swimsuits with a high cut leg or low cut top will bring eyes away from your stomach area. Another great way to disguise a thicker middle is with ruching (rooshing)—a French term that means pleating or gathering of fabric.
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Step 4
The just right swimsuit for Large Hips/Thighs. A swimsuit bottom with high cut sides will lengthen the legs and slim the thighs. If you are larger on the bottom than on the top, try to pair a solid color bottom with a lighter color top or top with fun details or patterns so that the focal point is your swimsuit top. Also opt for a swimsuit bottom that covers your entire buttock area and avoid boy shorts ( a longer swimsuit bottom that resembles very short shorts). While boy shorts are very popular, they often shorten the appearance of the legs and can make your legs seem wider than they really are.
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Step 5
The just right swimsuit for Plus Size Figures. Embrace your curves and look for swimsuits with spaghetti straps and high cut legs. Try a wrap style swimsuit with diagonal strips. A tunic swimsuit is another slenderizing option.
Comments
rwhite-writer said
on 8/20/2009 Good advice for choosing a well-fitting swimsuit. Thanks for posting! 5*