Buying a Swimsuit: A Guide for Women of all Shapes and Sizes
27th April 2006
Author: Jessica Valentine
It is the time of the year that every woman dreads - Swimsuit season!�
No matter what size a women is, she probably panics over picking out a swimsuit
and worries that it fits her figure well.� Of course, every woman wants to
accent her best features while minimizing her weak spots in any clothing, but
this is especially true in swimsuits.�
Swimsuits are so revealing,
there is very little margin for error when trying to choose the right one.�
All women want a swimsuit that looks good on them, but if they are going to be
spending a lot of time in the water over the summer, then comfort is also
important.� Here are a few tips and hints you can follow that will make
your swimsuit shopping much less stressful.
Large Busts
Woman with large busts should find a swimsuit that fully supports them.�
The best swimsuits for that are ones with halter-tops or molded under wire cups
to keep everything in place.� A swimsuit with the additional strap across
the back, along the bust line, also provides additional support.� Women
with an inverted shape (their top is wider than their hips), should choose a
two-piece with a skort or shorts.� This will help balance their top and
bottom, making them look more proportional.�
Large Hips and
Thighs
A woman with a large rear end should look for swimsuits with boy cut
bottoms.� This helps hide your rear but also looks cute and is
comfortable.� The skirted bikini bottoms are also cute - giving a hint of
your legs, but still hiding your rear end.� Avoid the skimpy bikini briefs
at all costs!� For the top, you can also choose something that is catchy
and brightly colored.� This will draw attention upwards away from your rear
end.� Again, avoid horizontal stripes, as they will make your rear look
even larger than it actually is, although diagonal stripes might create a more
flattering illusion.�
Curvy women should consider the tankini.� The tankini is a two-piece
swimsuit with a top that resembles a tank top.� With it, you can pair the
hipster bottoms.� These cool looking bottoms provide far more support for
your curves than the traditional bikini bottoms.� You may also want to try
on one of the one piece swimsuits with cutouts on the sides.� This can have
a slimming effect while still showing off your curves.
Larger Belly
If you have a large stomach, you should stick to a one-piece suit.�
However, if you really want a two-piece, look for one of the halter-tops that
fall over the waist of your bikini bottoms.� This not only hides your
stomach, but also helps elongate your body, making you appear taller and thus
slimmer.� You may also want to check to see if the store has a swimsuit
that offers tummy control.� A printed suit will also take the focus away
from your stomach and make you look slimmer.�
Plus Size Swimsuits
Large women probably have the hardest time picking out a swimsuit.� If
you are overweight, you are probably self-conscious enough when choosing regular
clothes, but do not let this discourage you from enjoying some fun in the
sun.� Stick to dark colors like navy blue and black to help make you look
slimmer.� Avoid a swimsuit with horizontal stripes, as that gives the
optical illusion that you are wider than you actually are.� Spandex is a
good choice for swimsuit cloth because it stretches, but it is very important
that you get the right size swimsuit.� Do not try to squeeze into a
swimsuit that is two sizes too small for vanity reasons.� Picking the
appropriate size will always look better on you.� Many stores let you mix
and match tops and bottoms, so if you are top heavy or bottom heavy, you can
make sure you get the correct size for each section.� Remember that
swimsuits usually run smaller than regular clothes, so you may have to set a
size or two larger than you normally wear.�
The most important thing for you to know when purchasing a new swimsuit is to
know what works best for your features.� And, don't purchase the first suit
you try on unless you just really love it.� Take several in the dressing
room with you and see which one looks best.� It may even help to take along
a friend to give you an honest opinion of how it looks.
Jessica Valentine is a successful writer and publisher interested in women's apparel providing valuable tips and advice on finding sexy lingerie, lingerie fit, and lingerie buying guides for men. Read her most recent report, "Styles To Make You Look Like a Lingerie Model".
It is the time of the year that every woman dreads - Swimsuit season!�
No matter what size a women is, she probably panics over picking out a swimsuit
and worries that it fits her figure well.� Of course, every woman wants to
accent her best features while minimizing her weak spots in any clothing, but
this is especially true in swimsuits.�
Swimsuits are so revealing,
there is very little margin for error when trying to choose the right one.�
All women want a swimsuit that looks good on them, but if they are going to be
spending a lot of time in the water over the summer, then comfort is also
important.� Here are a few tips and hints you can follow that will make
your swimsuit shopping much less stressful.
Large Busts
Woman with large busts should find a swimsuit that fully supports them.�
The best swimsuits for that are ones with halter-tops or molded under wire cups
to keep everything in place.� A swimsuit with the additional strap across
the back, along the bust line, also provides additional support.� Women
with an inverted shape (their top is wider than their hips), should choose a
two-piece with a skort or shorts.� This will help balance their top and
bottom, making them look more proportional.�
Large Hips and
Thighs
A woman with a large rear end should look for swimsuits with boy cut
bottoms.� This helps hide your rear but also looks cute and is
comfortable.� The skirted bikini bottoms are also cute - giving a hint of
your legs, but still hiding your rear end.� Avoid the skimpy bikini briefs
at all costs!� For the top, you can also choose something that is catchy
and brightly colored.� This will draw attention upwards away from your rear
end.� Again, avoid horizontal stripes, as they will make your rear look
even larger than it actually is, although diagonal stripes might create a more
flattering illusion.�
Curvy women should consider the tankini.� The tankini is a two-piece
swimsuit with a top that resembles a tank top.� With it, you can pair the
hipster bottoms.� These cool looking bottoms provide far more support for
your curves than the traditional bikini bottoms.� You may also want to try
on one of the one piece swimsuits with cutouts on the sides.� This can have
a slimming effect while still showing off your curves.
Larger Belly
If you have a large stomach, you should stick to a one-piece suit.�
However, if you really want a two-piece, look for one of the halter-tops that
fall over the waist of your bikini bottoms.� This not only hides your
stomach, but also helps elongate your body, making you appear taller and thus
slimmer.� You may also want to check to see if the store has a swimsuit
that offers tummy control.� A printed suit will also take the focus away
from your stomach and make you look slimmer.�
Plus Size Swimsuits
Large women probably have the hardest time picking out a swimsuit.� If
you are overweight, you are probably self-conscious enough when choosing regular
clothes, but do not let this discourage you from enjoying some fun in the
sun.� Stick to dark colors like navy blue and black to help make you look
slimmer.� Avoid a swimsuit with horizontal stripes, as that gives the
optical illusion that you are wider than you actually are.� Spandex is a
good choice for swimsuit cloth because it stretches, but it is very important
that you get the right size swimsuit.� Do not try to squeeze into a
swimsuit that is two sizes too small for vanity reasons.� Picking the
appropriate size will always look better on you.� Many stores let you mix
and match tops and bottoms, so if you are top heavy or bottom heavy, you can
make sure you get the correct size for each section.� Remember that
swimsuits usually run smaller than regular clothes, so you may have to set a
size or two larger than you normally wear.�
The most important thing for you to know when purchasing a new swimsuit is to
know what works best for your features.� And, don't purchase the first suit
you try on unless you just really love it.� Take several in the dressing
room with you and see which one looks best.� It may even help to take along
a friend to give you an honest opinion of how it looks.
Jessica Valentine is a successful writer and publisher interested in women's apparel providing valuable tips and advice on finding sexy lingerie, lingerie fit, and lingerie buying guides for men. Read her most recent report, "Styles To Make You Look Like a Lingerie Model".
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