Tips for Finding the Perfect Bathing Suit

Find the MOST FLATTERING BATHING SUIT FOR YOUR FIGURE

Small Bust:

• Look for a suit that provides a touch of padding, or an underwire that can create décolletage.
• Horizontal stripes, smocking, and ruffles around the neckline can create the illusion of more width.
• String bikinis work well for a small bosom (if you also have a flat abdomen.)
• One-piece cutout suits create curves.
• Avoid bandeau-style tops and dark colored tank styles as they diminish curves.

Large Bust:

• Find a one-piece with some structure in the bust such as a shelf or built-in underwire bra.
• Wide shoulder straps will be most comfortable.
• If you want a bikini, look for styles that are banded around the midriff and can be tied in back and around the neck to provide some lift while allowing you to make adjustments for a personal fit. Halter tops may also work.
• Avoid strapless or bandeau tops which offer little or no support.
• Details like ruffles or shirring around the chest should also be avoided.

Bottom Heavy/Hippy:

• Select suits with eye-catching tops and darker bottoms to draw attention away from the hips and rear.
• High-cut bottoms lengthen legs and have a slimming effect.
• Sarong, skirted or boy- short bottoms provide more coverage.
• Avoid printed and light colored bottoms.

Tummy Issues or Thick Middle:

• One-piece suits with side shirring, ruching, or built-in control panels hide belly bulges.
• Diagonal lines, chevron patterns and dark side panels that curve in at the waist have slimming effects.
• Suits with high lycra content provide more tummy control.
• High-waisted bottoms flatter the midsection.
• Avoid styles that cut across the body horizontally.

Heavy Arms:

• Try halter-style suits. Bathing suits that tie around the neck create a flattering silhouette at the shoulder line that take attention away from your arms.

Long Torso:

• Horizontal stripes and detailing across the midsection balance this figure.
• Tankinis with high-cut bottoms are ideal. The horizontal break helps the body look better proportioned.
• Cut-out one-piece suits break up the torso area.
• Boy shorts and ruffled skirts work well.
• Avoid one-piece suits that are too short in the body and styles with vertical stripes and high necks.

Short Torso:

• Bikinis with bottoms that sit low on the hips help expose as much skin as possible in the torso area and create length.
• One-piece suits with plunging necklines and or cut high on the thigh create a continual longer appearance.
• Vertical stripes can visually lengthen the body.
• Solid bottoms with printed tops draw the eye up and create a longer look.
• Avoid high-waisted bikini bottoms and suits with horizontal stripes in the midsection. Also avoid boy shorts and skirted bottoms that will draw the eye down and shorten you