Choosing Flattering Swimwear - How to Find the Right Fit
2 April 2011
Basically, there are a few tips to keep in mind when determining what fit and style is right for you:
Bothersome Belly:
- Prints and ruching will help to conceal a tummy.
- Diagonals should be your new best friend. They will break up the fullness of your middle area. Look for styles that create a diagonal from your shoulder down and across your bust to your 'waist'. Here's a great example.
- Tankinis (singlet top style) will give better coverage over your tummy whilst giving you the flexibility and look of a two piece. Here's one with ruching.
- If you have a full tummy area, your narrowest point is likely to be under your bust, so try and bring more attention to that area. Get those breasts up and out with underwire or wide band supported and choose a style that nips in just under them (empire line style).
- 'Powernetting' may help to hold you in a little more too.
Wondrous Waist..if your narrowest part is your waist, then flaunt it!:
- You can wear just about anything; bikini, tankini, one piece. BUT...there's always a but...pleeeeeease stay clear of Boy Leg styles. Leave those for the girls with athletic straight up and down with no hips girls.
- Look for mid to higher cut legs to lengthen yours and bring attention to that wondrous waist.
- Get plenty of bust support to get those assets up and out. Not only will you look fabulous, it will reveal more of your waist and that can only be a good thing.
- Clever placement prints will define a waist (like the one pictured above)
- Diagonals that meet on your waist will help emphasise it more
- 'Powernetting' to nip you in a little more.
Trying Thighs:
- Draw attention upwards to detract from a fuller hip area. Go for a well detailed top and darker colour bottoms.
- Look for a slightly higher cut leg to lengthen them and avoid making your thighs look chunkier
What about Busts?:
- Smaller bust? Look for tops that have great detail and features like a buckle and frills to visually add volume.
- Removable breast pads for added oomph.
- Bandeau styles are great too as the strapless look will widen shoulders (a distraction from your bust)
- Larger bust? Go for halter tie styles with added support. Underwire or a wider band under will do that as will wider shoulder straps.
- Strapless styles will widen shoulders which could help to balance you out just make sure they support you enough.
Always:
- Celebrate your personality and style and choose the colours and prints that best express the real you. That's what will truly make you shine this summer.
Click here if you'd like to see our Swimwear range at Sequins and Sand. Fit Tips are included on every 'Size & Fit' tab.
Now go find your best styles! Remember HG Weekly is updated weekly with heaps of summer style tips so check back often to get yours.
Thanks Girls!
H.G.
xx
Related Link: Figure Flattering Womens Swimwear
