Straight Shaped -
THE CHALLENGE:
You are fit and trim but you are lacking the curve department.
THE SOLUTION:
Add volume (and sex appeal) with bold stripes, ties, ruffles, fringe and beading. Frillies and tie side will mimic an hourglass shape and a belt will create the illusion of curves. A bold red swimsuit or a bikini in a wild print will also achieve a more feminine overall appearance.
LSpace Stardust Fringe One-Piece, Depsi Cindy Nile |
Long Torso -
THE CHALLENGE:
Whether you are tall or short with a long torso, you are still lacking in balance or proportion.
THE SOLUTION:
Chevron or strategically placed stripes will break up your vertical lines. Cut outs styles will break up your long shape and create the illusion of a waist. One-shoulder tops will create an interest in your upper body.
Cia Maritima Crocodile One Shoulder One Piece, Beach Bunny Sailor Chic Bikini |
Pear Shaped -
THE CHALLENGE:
You are bigger in the hips and thighs the waist and shoulders. Congrats you have the figure of every man's dream :) but how do you make the most of your bootilicious figure?
THE SOLUTION:
Try color blocking, pair a solid, dark bottom with a bright or print top to give your body more visual balance. A deep V neckline will draw the eye upwards. A high-cut leg will elongate the thigh. Solid colors will provide subtle accent to a figure that already has it going on. A soft molded cup will add more oomph to the bustline.
Cia Maritima Aqua and Green One Piece, Luli Fama Babalu Bikini |
Busty -
THE CHALLENGE:
You have a D or C cup yet want to have a fashionable bathing suit without worrying about digging straps or embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions.
THE SOLUTION: Find tops with sturdy construction and support. Look for halter styles, wide straps
and wider support bands below the bust.
RYGY Desire Wine One Piece with Adjustable Top, Vitamin A Lemon Drop |
All-Over Curves -
THE CHALLENGE:
You have killer curves. Finding swimwear that you feel comfortable in and that looks great can be nerve wracking.
THE SOLUTION:
Don't run for the full-coverage boyshorts. Instead highlight your full feminine shape with a nice ruffle neckline, jewelry accents or body-hugging ruching. Minimize problem areas with a high-waist bikini or an all over pattern in a very small print.
RYGY Bonita Deep V One Piece, Vix Bia Orange Tube Top and Bottom |
Tummy Control -
THE CHALLENGE:
We all have had it a some point, a little more around the middle than we are happy with, not to worry there is hope.
THE SOLUTION:
A fold over waistband won't squeeze your tummy and lead to the dreaded muffin top. Ruching and draping will disguise any trace of a tummy. High-waisted retro bottoms are also very on trend for 2011.
Hermanny Satina Mikonos One Piece, Hermanny Palomino Halter Top and Bottom |
Find all of swimsuits pictured, one-pieces and two-pieces, on All Wet Beachwear.
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