What Bikinis Look Best on Petite Girls?
The fashion industry typically considers women who are five feet four inches in height and shorter as petite. Although some people assume that all petites are tiny, slender women, in actuality, petites can range in size from very slim to quite curvy. Finding a bikini that won't overwhelm a small frame, while providing a flattering look, no matter the body type, can be hard for a petite woman. Happily, manufacturers today have created an array of bikini choices for petite women of all body types and sizes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Boyish Petite Figures
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Petites with slender, boyish figures should look for bikinis that can add a little curve appeal to their bodies. Ruffles on a bikini top or bottom will help give a body an illusion of being curvier than it really is. Padded bikini tops are another way to add curves. A bad choice for petites is a bandeau style top, which tends to flatten breasts or emphasize a flat chest. To emphasize a slender abdomen or flat stomach, a petite woman should choose a string bikini style or something similar for her bottom half.
Pear-shaped Petites
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Petites who have a pear-shaped figure should try to find tops that will help give them an illusion of more fullness on top to counterbalance their heavier bottom half. Again, ruffles or a padded top will help give that illusion of a curvier top. Pear-shaped petites should also buy their bikini tops and bottoms separately whenever possible; otherwise they will end up with one piece that is either too big or too small for their body. Choosing bottoms in dark solid colors will also help minimize a larger bottom half.
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Curvy Petites
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Curves on a small frame sometimes make a petite woman appear heavier than she is, especially if she wears the wrong bikini. The right suit for a curvy petite will have a top that will provide good support and lifting action, such as a halter top. Strapless tops give no support and allow breasts to sag unattractively and thus should be avoided. For petite women who are self conscious about their stomach or abdomen areas, tankini tops are a good choice, as they will cover these areas. Curvy petite women should look for bottoms that provide ample coverage without making them look stumpy. Avoid boy shorts that sit low on the body and can make a petite woman's legs appear shorter than they really are.
General Bikini Rules for Petites
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When shopping for a bikini, all petite women, no matter their body types should follow certain rules. For instance, petites should look for high-cut bikini bottoms, which will help give the illusion of having longer legs. Petites should also look for bikinis that draw the eye to her good features and away from those parts of her body she isn't keen about. To that end, it is also wise to wear dark, plain colors on areas that need to be de-emphasized, while good features should be played up with color or prints.
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