Types of Bathing Suits for My Figure
Don't let the fun of summer pass you by because you can't find the right bathing suit to fit your figure. Dive in by finding a suit that will suit your shape. No matter what your body looks like -- whether it's pear-shaped, rectangular, curvy, petite or hour-glass -- there is a bathing suit style to fit your figure and keep you looking fabulous at the beach or by the pool. Does this Spark an idea?
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Pear-Shaped
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Pear-shaped women have a bottom half that's a few sizes larger than the top part of their body. When picking out a swimsuit, find one that will create balance by drawing attention away from your hips and thighs and instead focusing on your top. Wear a tankini, a long bikini top, in a bright color or pattern. This can be either a halter top or strapless -- just find what you're comfortable with. Pair the top with a solid-colored bottom that gives you full coverage, such as boy shorts or a swim skirt. Top off the look with a sarong worn around your waist.
Curvy
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Curvy women who have a larger midsection will look more proportionate in a bathing suit that creates a slimming top and defined waist. Buy a one-piece suit with a halter top. Find one with tummy control panels. Wear a bathing suit with a molded cup to ensure you have proper support. Also, look for suits with skirts to flatter your fuller bottom. Have fun with the suit by wearing bright colors and patterns, while showing off your gorgeous arms and legs.
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Rectangular
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Women with rectangular-shaped bodies should extenuate their waists to create the illusion of an hour-glass shape. They can do this with either a one-piece or two-piece suit. When wearing a one-piece, accent your middle section with a belt or a wrap-style suit. You might also buy a tank-style two-piece bathing suit or a top that's form-fitting around the waist. This will highlight your middle section. Accent the suit with any swimsuit bottom you're comfortable in -- you'll look fabulous in them all.
Petite
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Petite women with smaller busts can enhance their top-half with a halter bikini top. Find one that has a lightly padded top or has a seam right under the bust line. A strapless suit, or bandeau, will also give you a lift, especially when worn with a small string that ties around your neck. Triangular-shaped bikini tops will also enhance your bust and cleavage. Wear tops with added textures, such as ruffles, to add to your top's volume.
Hour-Glass
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Those with an hour-glass figure, whose upper half is well proportioned to the bottom half, will look stunning in a classic two-piece suit. Even plus-size women with hour-glass shapes can pull off a bikini. However, if you do have a fuller tummy and would like some extra coverage, find a bottom you can wear higher up your hips to cover any areas you want to hide.
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