Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Swimwear

 Unlike the phenomenon in the iconic feel-good movie The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, where one pair of jeans looks perfect on four different women with unique body types, the world of attire unfortunately doesn’t work that way. We all have curves in different places, and just as one type and cut of a dress or even jeans doesn’t do everybody justice, the same goes for swimwear, perhaps even to a greater extent.

Swimwear is one of those garments that, as we all know, provides maximum skin exposure, which means that it can emphasize the flaws and make them more visible if we choose the wrong kind. At the beach, like everywhere else, we want to dazzle and put our best look forward, so today is all about picking the right swimwear, the one that will highlight all that is nice and plump and hide everything we wish to conceal from the world. We’ve created the ultimate guide for you, and hopefully, it will lead you to your perfect piece of beachwear, so let’s get started.

Knowing your body

Being aware of your body type is crucial to choosing clothes as well as swimwear that will do you justice. Therefore, if you haven’t yet figured out whether you’re pear-shaped, an apple, or you have that killer hourglass figure or a petit one, you can do so quite easily. Just take the test, and then take it from there. Your body will thank you.

The perfect top

 There are two types of gals out there – those with small and medium size cups, and those with more volume in the chest area. If you belong to the first category and you want to add some extra volume to this area, fill it up visually. Padded bikini tops are perfect for you, but it doesn’t stop there. You can add the extra volume by resorting to ruffles, and of course, you have the luxury of rocking the ultra-sexy triangle bikini top. The world is essentially your oyster, so whichever route you take, you’re golden.

 

However, more busty girls need a bit of support, and the perfect mixture of support and a flattering pattern, print or even design is somewhat difficult to find. We’re all aware of this issue. However, the perfect solution can be found in both something along the lines of a halter neckline with a band under the bust and a wider strap that ties behind your neck for additional support. One-piece suits with a V-neck are also perfect for visually minimizing the bust; plus, one-pieces are coming back in style, especially the retro ones, so this might be the best dazzling option for you.

 

If you’re having any trouble finding your perfect match, great designer swimwear will always come through for you, as more luxurious brands have a tendency to cater to highly particular and specific needs, give you the support you need without taking away anything from your stylishness. Of course, the quality of the fabric is undeniable, so this is an investment that comes with a huge payoff.

The hip situation

 

If you’re not really keen on your wide hips – although wide hips are totally in style right now – maximum coverage is the key, and ‘salvation’ can be found  in sash bottom or  boy short bottom styles that completely pull focus away from the hips. Always go for darker hues and avoid patterns such as horizontal stripes or big florals. Now, if you’re a fan of one-pieces, always go for something with a plunging neckline as it will pull focus on the upper part of your body and away from the thighs.

That booty

 

Bigger booties are totally in, and if you ask us, you would totally show it off with tiny bikini bottoms that present it in its full glory. However, if you’re not that type of a girl and you wish more coverage, whether out of modesty or the fact that you personally aren’t a fan of your big booty, you can always cover it up with either retro, non-patterned high-rise bottoms or a one-piece that features some kind of pattern on the top, thus minimizing the booty and placing emphasis on the torso.

The tricky issue

 

Many of us have those dreaded, but kind of endearing love handles. Still, we have to admit they’re not exactly our best asset, so in order to hide them and create the illusion of a smaller waist line, retro high-rise shorts are a foolproof choice. Choose something in a fabric that provides enough compression so everything looks smooth and even, and you are good to go!

Bonus tip

Aside from exuding those eighties vibes, high-cut bottoms that provide maximum leg exposure will make you look not only sizzling hot but they will also visually elongate the legs, so whether you go for a Baywatch one-piece version or a two-piece, you will look tall and smoldering hot.