Large Bottom/Hips The mini-skirted bikinis are too cute and made just for you! These skirts fit at the waist and then skim the bottom and hips to create a very flattering silhouette. Draw the eye away from the bottom or hips by wearing a solid color bottom and a patterned top. Another option is to wear a suit with a higher leg opening. The line of a higher cut makes the hips and bottom look smaller.
Too much Tummy
Wearing a swimsuit with a pattern on it is a great way to hide a poochy tummy. The other way is to get a bathing suit with shirring around the tummy areas (shirring is when the fabric is gathered in a specific area) Another option is the tankini, which combines a tank top with a bikini bottom instead of a traditional bikini top. The tankini is very forgiving. Do not wear a bikini that cuts you right in the tummy or you will get the infamous muffin top look. Bikini bottoms should be high waisted unless wearing a tankini.
tummy trouble
boyish figure
Boyish Figure
If you have a straight body with few curves, you need to fake them. If you are thin, a bikini is a great option. It will break up the long, straight lines of your body to make it look more feminine. If you are not thin or prefer not to wear a bikini, shirring on the sides of a suit creates the illusion of curves. You can also create a waist with a belted suit or bikini.
Large Chest
Look for coverage and support if you are a large-breasted woman. There are some great bikini tops out there with very good coverage and support. Make sure the straps are thick enough to hold the girls up and the cups are large enough so they don’t runneth over. Whereas most bikini/bathing suit tops pull from above, halter top styles are good because they pull everything up from the side, adding support. You can also wear a patterned bikini bottom and a solid bikini top to draw attention away from the chest. Make sure the neck isn’t too high or too low or your breasts will look droopy.
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