Our Guide To Finding That Perfect Swimwear Fit

By Author: Barton Loi
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If you have a slim figure, then you need to look for bikinis that will shape your body, helping to make it look more feminine. Triangle bikinis and halter neck bikini shapes are great on small-chested slim figures as they flatter the shoulders and create more shape across the chest.

If you have a slender body, then you can add curves by accentuating your hips. Bikini shorts work well here, but if you have short legs then bikini shorts will make them look shorter still. Look for bikini bottoms that have detailing at the hip, such as tie bottoms with pretty bows or ribbon.

Ladies with smaller frames who prefer a swimsuit to a bikini should look for patterned prints that help to create curves as well as deep V neck swimwear and ruche-fronted swimsuits, all of which will help to accentuate your chest. Try a belted swimsuit too to create an hourglass shape.

Those with a fuller figure should try to avoid patterned swimwear. One-colour pieces help to mask a multitude of sins as well as helping to accentuate your decollete. Try to avoid swimsuits that have a lot of detailing across the bust or hips as these will ...
... make those areas appear bigger.

If you want to lengthen the appearance of your legs, then look for bikini bottoms that tie at either side, or a high leg bikini or swimsuit. The higher up the leg is cut, the longer your legs will appear. Choosing a piece in a bold matte colour will also help.

A great way to add curves and flatter a slim waist is to look for cut-out swimwear. These are incredibly popular this season and swimsuits that have areas cut out at either side of the waist work wonders when it comes to creating a curvy looking feminine shape.

Pear shaped ladies will be pleased to hear that the bikini is actually one of the more flattering things for your shape. You can really use a bikini to rebalance your shape so to slim down your hips go for low-waisted bikini bottoms. You also want to draw attention to your decolette, drawing the eye away from your hips, so opt for a flattering balcony top.

If your shoulders are wider than your hips, help to rebalance this by opting for bikini bottoms that are high-waisted. These will accentuate the hips and will help to hide your tummy too. There are also a range of figure enhancing swimsuits on the market that give fuller-chested figures extra support and help to pull in the waist and hips too. Our guide to finding the perfect swimwear fit for you was written by Barton Loi, a professional stylist. They recommend checking the New Look website for the most affordable fashion swimwear on the high street as well as a range of womens clothing perfect for packing in your holiday suitcase.