Tips for selecting the best swimsuit for your body type

When you’re shopping for a new swimsuit, understanding your body shape can help you determine which swimsuit will look best on you. It’s possible to find a suit that fits your body well and makes you feel great.
If you need help determining which is your body type, I am happy to help.

Apple

Your waist is larger than your hips and/or your shoulders and you carry your weight in your middle

• Ruching and shirring works miracles. The gathered fabric hides bulges and creates waist definition.
• Try a retro-inspired, high-waisted suit. They’re on trend and great for covering your abdomen.
• Tankinis with a solid color top and a patterned bottom will give you a more balance appearance.
• One-piece bathing suits with tummy control or other design feature like ruching that create the illusion of a waist line will be the most flattering.

Pear

You’re curvy at the hips and thighs and smaller on top

• Balance your proportions and be sure to get the coverage you need for your bottom half.
• A plunging neckline or eye-catching top draws the eye upward, minimizing the bottom.
• Colorblocking can help highlight your shape
• Try suits with a solid colored bottom and patterned top.
• Skirted swimsuits are back in style and can be found in many patterns and styles. They will give you a more balance look.
• Try on a boy short style for more coverage on the bottom.
• A one-piece will hide your waist. Choose one with shirred panels over the stomach, or in a dark, solid color.

Pencil

Your shoulders, waist and hips are all a similar width

• One-piece or two-piece suits with detailing around the waist will help create a more hourglass shape.
• Tops with ruffles, horizontal lines, and designs create a larger bust.
• Try a wrap style top or a belted bathing suit bottom to create more waist definition.
• Tops or bottoms with bold prints, ruffles, and embellishments add intrigue and feminine flair and can create the appearance of more curve at top and bottom.
• Tie-side bottoms enhance curves and adjust perfectly to your size.

Hourglass

Your shoulders and hips are about the same width and you have a smaller waist

• Almost any classic styled bathing suit will flatter your figure! Celebrate!
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