Style & Beauty
Selecting a
Swimsuit How to Choose the Right Style for YOU by Kerri Cooke
Choosing the right swimsuit for your body type is essential for feeling confident at the beach or pool. If you’re still working on your beach body, one swimsuit might enhance an area you would prefer hidden while another swimsuit will make you look suave. There are a variety of different shapes, cuts and styles which can boost your mood and express your personality as well.
While bikinis have reigned as the go-to swimsuit for years, onepiece suits have never gone out of style and are currently gaining in popularity. One-piece suits offer an air of mystery. You’re showing skin but still leaving some things to the imagination. So if you want a more modest fit, a one-piece is a great option. One-piece suits also tone the tummy. Swimsuits fit snug, hence the toning aspect, but some brands 56
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have taken that idea a step further. Shapewear suits have a market of their own. Simply because you’re more covered doesn’t mean a one-piece suit must be boring. Styles range from tank top iterations to one-shoulder suits. A one-piece can include cutouts for a little surprise. Long sleeve one-piece swimsuits have the advantage of covering your arms and back, so you waste less time spraying on the sunscreen. Bust shapes are where you see the biggest diversity among one-pieces. Silhouettes range from relaxed ribbed tank to a bustier top to deep V-neck. Pick