Choosing a bikini that suits your body type

For many women, the bikini is an essential part of their swimwear wardrobe. Bikinis come in many different styles, but you should know that not every style goes with every body type. Here are some tips on how to choose a bikini that suits your body shape.

1. Small bust

If you have a small bust, you can pretty much choose any type of bikini that you want. To make your bust look fuller, you should try a padded bikini or an under-wire bikini. Another trick for a fuller looking bust is by wearing a ruffled bandeau top. The ruffles will hide your bust line and create an illusion of curves. Triangle bikini tops with bold prints are best for smaller busts. These will make your body look curvier.

2. Full bust

If you have a fuller bust, you should wear an under-wire bikini for extra support. You should also choose a bikini that gives you good coverage. Avoid flimsy triangle or bandeau tops, as they will only make your bust look bigger. Halter tops can be a good choice, as they provide good coverage and support.

3. Pot Belly

Just because you have a flabby tummy doesn’t mean you have to walk around the beach wearing a boring black one-piece swimsuit. You can try wearing a dark tankini to cover your stomach and make you look slimmer. Tankinis with diagonal prints can also hide your stomach. If you want to show less of your stomach, wear bikini shorts instead of bikini panties.

4. Pear shaped body

Cover your bottom with bikini shorts or a swim skirt. Wear dark colors for a slimming effect. Avoid bikini panties as they will only reveal parts that you need to cover. Bikini tops with bold patterns or a lighter shade can draw attention away from your hips and thighs.

5. Pencil Shaped Stem

For a less curvy body, try wearing a bikini top with lots of details like ruffles or prints to accentuate your figure. Under-thread or padded bikinis help create cleavage. Wear a bikini bottom with ruffles or bows on the sides to create the illusion of curvier hips.

6. Short legs

Bikini shorts or skirt will only make your legs look shorter. A high cut bikini bottom will make your legs look longer. To complete the look, wear a crop top. Halter tops help make the torso look longer and accentuate the bust and shoulders.