How to Choose a Plus Size Swimsuit

Gone are the days of plus size swimsuits looking like grandma's. Designers now have several trendy styles to bring out the best in any figure. Read on to find out which swimsuits flatter your figure, and which ones to avoid. Confidently wear your swimsuit with pizazz, showing off your strong points, and avoiding the weak.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Decide on the strengths and weaknesses of your figure. We all know ourselves better than anyone else. That being said, we know what to hide and what to flaunt. Determine what your best and not so best features are before you shop for a plus size swimsuit.

2. 
    
   A skirtini is a great plus size swimsuit choice for the pear shape.

   Wear a skirtini if you are pear shaped, with bigger legs, thighs, or bottoms. The great thing about a skirtini is the ability to mix and match multiple tankinis with it.
   
   If you choose a solid color, such as black, you can have multiple tops, which actually makes this more than one bathing suit. A skirtini brings the eye away from the thighs and legs, concentrating on the top part of your body.

3. 
    
   A swimdress is the perfect choice for the plus size bustier women.

   Wear a swim dress if you are apple shaped, with bigger chests, shoulders, or stomach. A swim dress offers good coverage for the bustier women and works the eye downward. This plus size swimsuit is especially flattering for those women that have smaller legs and thighs.

4. 
    
   Halters are a great choice for plus size swimsuits.

   Choose a halter top- Another plus size swimsuit that minimizes chest size. The A line of the halter offers a slimming effect for the top of your body. Not only can you get some really trendy halters, but mix match them as well.

5. Wear a swimsuit with a tummy control panel, to make your midsection appear smaller than it is. If you really want a one piece, and your stomach is the only thing that doesn't flatter your figure, then this is the perfect bathing suit for you.

Tips & Warnings

• Decide which plus size swimsuits flatter YOUR figure and get out there!

[styleplus]

on 7/15/2009 AlwaysForMe.com has some of the best looking plus size swimsuits and cover ups around. Read the customer reviews and Shop the site by body type for great fit advice

[goodselfme]

on 7/8/2009 Thank you for the tips to choose a plus size swim suit.

[sonni57]

on 7/7/2009 Thanks for the good advice on how to find a plus size swim suit. There's a lot of over weight people in America that need one of these.