Finding A Bikini To Suit Your Body

By Author: Barton Loi
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Wearing a bikini on the beach means baring areas of our bodies that we usually keep safely under wraps the rest of the year, and this can make some women understandably self-conscious. Thankfully there are a vast array of bikini styles for us to choose from, and we can use these different bikini shapes to flatter our body shapes in a variety of different ways.

One golden rule when it comes to picking bikinis, is that the busier the fabric, the more attention will be drawn to the area. So if there are areas of your body that you wish to conceal rather than accentuate, then avoid wearing bold patterns or prints in these areas.

If you have a larger bust, avoid string bikinis that will not be able to give you the support that you need. Instead look for halter tops with wide straps or underwired cup bikinis that you will feel secure in.

Whether you are tall or petite, there is a bikinin shape to suit you. Bikini shorts tend to shorten legs but can be used to create the curvier impression of wider hips on women who are slim-hipped. Those who want to lengthen the appearance of their legs should look for bikinis ...
... that have high-cut bottoms.

Avoid bikinis and swimming costumes that are high on detailing, pattern, ruffles and embellishments as these can all make the body appear larger. For the most slimline appearance, choose a plain and simple one-colour bikini.

Women with larger tummies tend to shy away from bikinis, but there is another bikini-like option out there - the tankini. This vest top/bikini bottom combo is great for showing off your legs and arms, and the vest top helps to slim down the appearance of your stomach.

Pear shaped ladies are slimmer on top than they are on the bottom, so when choosing a bikini, go for a detailed bikini top that helps to draw the eye up the body. Team this with a plain bikini bottom in a shade that is darker than the top that you have chosen.

An unwanted bikini side effect can be the dreaded tan line. For a more even all over tan and to minimise the risk of tan lines, take a few bikinis with you on your holiday, each in a different style so that you can change between them and expose your skin more evenly to the sun. Barton Loi loves fashion and follows New Look closely and always writes about new products such as bikinis.