Summer is a wonderful time to book a vacation that involves sand, sun, and good times with family and friends; however, if the thought of buying a bathing suit is causing a little anxiety, you’re probably not the only one! Every woman is gifted with a wonderful figure, it’s just a matter of knowing what will flatter your shape the most.
Selecting the right bathing suit can involve some trial and error. You want to look your best, of course, but it is just as important to feel comfortable in your suit. What good is a beautiful style if you’re always tugging at the bottom or adjusting the sleeves because they’re digging into your skin?
Picking the perfect suit requires some time and patience — and an open mind! With so many wonderfully flattering styles available, it can be easy to get lost in the mix. You might be tempted by a number of them, or you might be concerned about selecting a style that best flatters your figure. All of these considerations are equally understandable. Here’s how to find a style — or two — that is right for you.
- For Large Chests
For a large bust, it’s about having proper support and coverage. One suit that works is straight across cut at the top of your swimsuit with wide-set straps. Try a bikini top with an underwire and a thick chest band for extra support.
- For Small Chests
For a smaller bust, halter tops can help accentuate the bust, as do triangle tops, but also details like ruffles and a wrap style look fab. A lightly padded bra suit and underwire suit tops give you believable cleavage and enhance what you have as well. Final tip: avoid a pancake bandeau top with hardware in the front or a twist tie front.
- For Big Hips
In this case, the hips are generally wider than the waist and bust. The best swimsuits for pear shapes have some fun details at the top like ruffles or have an attention-grabbing pattern, and keep bottoms simple in color and more high cut. These selections might inspire you!
- To Hide Your Tummy
When the waist is wider than your hips and equal to or nearly as wide as your bust, try to choose suits with shirred panels, details such as a colorful top, and dark or solid colors at the bottom. Perhaps these selections may catch your eye!
- For a Compact Figure
If you’re generally slim all around, the key is to create an hourglass shape with cutouts or donning bright prints to give the impression of a fuller figure.
- For An Hourglass Shape
For an hourglass shape, your bust and hips are about the same size width, but your waist is smaller. Generally, the idea is to flatter your curves as much as possible!
- For A Long Torso
Thank goodness that if you have lengthened torso there are now more long sizes available to women. However, one trick that does help is that high-cut bikini bottoms will make your leg look longer.