Selecting Swimwear to Flatter Your Figure
Cut-Out Suit
For Tall Thin Figure Types
One of the most difficult tasks women face every summer is finding a bathing suit that they feel comfortable in and one that is flattering to their figures. If you need one or more bathing suits this summer check out the information below to help you meet the challenge. Ask yourself, what do you want to reveal?
Suits with spandex/lycra give a firmer look.
Suits cut high on the hips make your legs look longer.
Vertical stripes will give shorter girls/women a longer look.
Horizontal stripes around the middle are great for tall thin girls.
Different color tops and bottoms will make you appear shorter. Not good for a short person.
Bikini styles work for the young and/or perfect figured woman.
Cut-out bathing suits look great on tall thin women.
Full figures:
Stick to solid color suits with high necklines.
Large hips:
Solid color one piece bathing suit with high neck would be a good choice. Any thing with detail near bodice will call attention away from hips.
Small hips:
Choose a suit with interest in the hip area like draping, pleats, ruffles, etc. A two piece suit with boy shorts is another option.
Large chested:
Look for suits with a dark solid color bodice and a high neck. Balance with a wider-cut bottom. Wide straps give more support.
Small chested:
 Wear suits with padding in the bust area or choose a style with some design or detail like horizontal stripes across the bust area. Patterns on tops make breasts look bigger. Halter necks are a good choice for the small busted girls/women.
Great Look For Small Chested and Small Busted Women
Hide tummies:
Tummy control bathing suits in dark colors and smooth fabrics are flattering on women with lage stomach areas. Halter tops give a more elongated look. Any decoration or color that takes the eye away from the tummy area is good. A great beach bonnet and cool sun glasses will do the trick too.
No waisted shapes:
Suits with side cut-outs or empire styles and diagonal stripes will help you look like you have more shape.
Maternity:
An empire waist style with separate bottom is a good choice for the most comfort.
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