Summer is a great time of the year when the air is hot, your skin darker, your hair lighter and the choice of wardrobe shifts from flowy dresses, strappy sandals and colourful bathing suits. The layers may be few, but making the right choice of a swimsuit can be complicated when you have so many on the market nowadays – one-piece with a halter top and a plunging neckline, retro style, ruffles, classic bikinis, tankinis, high-waisted bottoms and cap-sleeve tops.
The latest trends are abandoning the conventional attitudes of sticking to only one cut and style that flatters your body and are embracing all body shapes and sizes allowing every girl and woman out there to wear whatever they want and whatever makes them feel confident and comfortable.
Regardless of your body type, step forward proudly and pick any of the following styles you feel would crown you the queen of the beach.
Best choice for a big or small bust
All you ladies rocking a bigger bust shouldn’t be afraid to go up a cup size as this is what will give you more support and coverage. Larger and deeper cups and stretchy fabric will show off your figure without digging in and making those unsightly bulges. A sexy, bustier-style will hold everything in place and a deep V-neck will give you a flattering cleavage.
In addition, pay attention to straps – thicker ones will offer more support and a halter neck is more suitable for really heavy busts. Just make sure you have at least two different styles swimsuits so you can alternate and give your upper back and neck a rest a bit.
On the other hand, if you have a smaller bust and an athletic, slender built, proudly show it off in a classic bikini. Bold prints will add volume to your hips and chest and a playful pattern will make it flirty. On those days when you’re feeling extra bold, rock a skimpy string bikini and bandeau bikini tops.
Anything you feel you might be lacking in the front, you can compensate with vibrant colours and some padding. Retro-style swimsuits offer ruching and seaming that can give you’re a curvier look and a halter maillot style beautifully frames a smaller bust.
Are you an apple or a pear?
If your body is apple-shaped, you have a great balance of shoulders and waist, a round tummy and a full bust, so you should opt for something that will accent your lean legs like high-waisted swimsuits that are excellent tummy shapers and are have been really popular for the last two seasons. Balance out the bottom half with a mix and match top in contrasting colours, stronger patterns or ruffles to draw the eye up.
Pick a tankini if you want to minimize the muffin top and dark, solid colours to give you a leaner silhouette and go with a halter neck top to create an illusion of wider shoulders that will balance perfectly with your hips.
Best pick for a big tummy
If you’d rather stay away from two-pieced swimwear but you need more coverage for your bigger tummy, go with a classic swimsuit. Opt for a model with sexy cut-outs or side ruching and look for those that have control panels for more support. Having extra hidden control will give you more confidence and that automatically means more appeal.
Best swimwear for a big bum
A bigger bum is a blessing that shouldn’t be hidden in boy shorts but proudly packed in high-cut briefs in the inspiring fashions of J.Lo and Beyonce. This cut is the best way to frame and shape your larger behind!
Flaunting an hourglass figure
If you’ve been lucky enough to be blessed with a classic, bombshell look and an hourglass figure boasting a tiny waist, rounded hips and a full bust, you’re made for a classic bikini with a bra-style top. Choose a model with underwiring for extra bust support and leg-elongating high-cut bottoms.
Whatever your body shape is treat it like a temple and adorn it with whatever swimwear you feel most comfortable and beautiful in and hit the beach!
