Bathing Suits

When the summer heat surges, there’s nothing like taking a cool swim on the beach or the pool. It’s also that time of the year when bathing suits fashion hit the peak. For a lot of women, choosing the right bathing suit is a dreadful task. Women, go through the array of “bothering issues” when it comes to the type of bathing suits that best fits and suits their body type.

There are certain style tips that addresses the most typical “body issue” of women. One should consider looking into these tips so you can hit that beach or pool feeling confident. There are generally four ways that bathing suits can help one look their best:

First, choose the appropriate shape for the body; second, choose a pleasing print, fabric, and color; third, buy the correct size –the right bathing suit size always goes up “a size or even two” from the normal dress size; and lastly, look for extra features in bathing suits such as control panels, Lycra, and more comfortable bra padding and underwire.

Wider Hips, Small Shoulders And Chest

For people who have this body type, emphasize the bust. Select one-piece bathing suits that have an empire waist, or bikini with halter to form cleavage, or a bandeau top to “broaden” the shoulders.

Also choose light colored tops. The hips can be made to appear smaller with a “low riding bikini” bottom. Skip bottoms which “cut straight” around the legs as they tend to make hips appear wider.

Narrow Hips, Broad Shoulders And Big Bust

Take away a little bit of emphasis on the “top half’ by wearing wide-square neck bathing suits; this will narrow-wide the shoulders. Get tops that have underwire and wide straps for support. Provide emphasis to the hips through cute “string ties” at the suit’s sides, and select lighter colors for the bottom if possible to draw eyes down.

Longer Torso, Shorter Legs

The “tankini” was designed for this type of body. Skip trendy shorts as they will make the legs appear shorter. Instead, wear high-cut bottoms to lengthen the legs. Select bikini bottoms that cover the stomach, going high on the waist. Avoid bikini bottoms that ride low on hips to “even-out” the long upper body.

Bigger Hips, Smaller Waist, Curvy Body, And Big Bust

A two-piece suit would best highlight smaller waist. Lessen curves through thicker straps, which will provide proportion. Use a bathing suit with “allover” print to “keep eyes moving”.

Tummy Bulge, “Thick Around Waist”

Frame the face through halter or any other neckline preferred. Select a fabric with vertical stripes or textured rather than those with patterns. One piece bathing suits are the best option to flatten the tummy.

Thin, Straight, And “No Defined Waist”

People with this body type can create an “illusion” of hips or waist through “string ties” the suit bottom’s sides. Neutralize the vertical with slanting stripes. Try out a “bra top” for enhancing the bust, or boy shorts to form a bigger behind.

With today’s swimsuit fashion trends, one can essentially “mix and match” for different looks. Search for companies offering various mix-n-match bathing suits with coordinated bottoms and tops. Also, wearing a wraparound skirt, sarong, or long sleeveless blouse will provide a more comfortable feeling when “walking around” in swimsuit.

In choosing the right bathing suit, always make sure to measure the hips, waist, torso, and bust correctly to get a perfect-fitting swimsuit. Always keep in mind that whatever “fashion” says, you’re the only one who knows your style and body better. Look for details in construction and styles that draws you. You’ll be the one wearing the bathing suit, and if they make you feel uncomfortable then it’s never a great fashion statement.