Swimwear for Your Body Type

Summer's almost here and I bet you're starting to shop for your swimwear. And if you still can't figure out what's the best style for your body type, then better read these tips I got from About.com:

Swimwear for Your Body Type
Find the Perfect Swimwear to Flatter You
By Cynthia Nellis, About.com Guide

1. Hide a Tummy: Ruching and Tummy Control
Tummy rolls have you soured on swimwear? Try a cute strapless style in a hot color that features ruching and tummy control to camouflage extra lumps and bumps.

Hide a Tummy: Look for tummy control, allover ruching and tankini styles that are long enough to cover your tummy.

What to Avoid When You Have a Tummy: Skip anything that bares your tummy and avoid suits with cutouts at the side or flimsy material that will accentuate stomach rolls.

2. Flatter a Full Bust: Knotted Maillot
Some swimwear styles for full-busted women can look matronly, but this Miraclesuit's style flatters with a deep V and knotted details.

Flatter a Full Bust: Halter necks are flattering on a full bust. Look for soft cups, underwire or boning for extra support. Thicker straps offer slip-proof coverage.

What to Avoid for a Full Bust: Skip ornamentation in the bust area. Avoid stripes or patterns on the bust area.


3. Enhance a Small Bust: Ruffled One-Piece
No need to hide on the beach when there's adorable options like this tank top from Kenneth Cole REACTION.

Make the Most of a Smaller Bust: Bandeau and ruffle-top styles were made for you! Ruched and ornamented bustlines also look great.

Avoid for a Smaller Bust: Pass on deeply plunging styles or overly structured cups that may not fit.

4. Slim an Allover Plus Size: Skirtini
Look your best, regardless of your size with a flirty tankini from Profile by Gottex

Slim a Plus Size Figure: Opt for slimming black, navy or chocolate solids or choose an allover print to camouflage. Tankinis, tummy control one-pieces and styles with skirts or shirts all flatter.

What to Avoid for Plus Sizes: Shy away from horizontal stripes, huge ruffles or embellishment. Steer clear of white or thin fabrics.

5. Fit a Long Torso: Tank Suit
Finding the proper fit for a long torso is the most important thing, like this "Long" fit suit from Land's End.

Flatter a Long Torso: One-pieces should fit without tugging. Graphics, cutouts and plunging necklines all break up a long torso. High-cut legs help balance your figure by making legs longer.

Skip for a Long Torso: String bikinis on a long torso look off-balance, so opt for longer tankini styles that show a sliver of stomach instead.

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