How to choose your swimwear
Have you found your perfect swimsuit?
How do you look your best at the beach or by the pool? 1 piece or bikini? We’re all different so we’ve come up with a little guide to help you choose the right swimwear for your shape.
You’re an A-shape or pyramid
Meaning you have a small bust and curvy hips.So what’s right for you?
• Top: strapless
A strapless top is perfect for your figure as it shows off your bust. You could also choose a padded top to draw attention to your assets.• Bottom: bikini briefs (scoop bottom)
Hipster scoop bottom briefs (bikini) are ideal for highlighting your legs as they make them look longer unlike pieces that cover you up too much and bulk up your hips.Put these two pieces together to lengthen your legs and show off your bust. Go all out with stripes or mix printed and plain pieces to look gorgeous whilst you tan or swim!
What should you avoid?
Shorts and high-waist bottoms which may draw attention to your bottom by covering it up too much.
You’re a V-shape or inverted pyramid
Meaning you have broad shoulders and narrow hips.So what’s right for you?
• Top: triangle
Showcase your assets in a triangle top to draw attention to your cleavage and flatter your feminine figure. Scoop shapes make your shoulders look narrower.• Bottom: shorts
Shorts are perfect for balancing your shape out. Their coverage restores balance to the top and bottom.This bikini balances out your figure with a plunge neckline and makes your hips look curvier. One last tip? If you have a small bottom and lean legs, perk things up with a playsuit. If you have small hips, be bold with colour.
What should you avoid?
Scoop bottom briefs won’t show off your hips and tops with straight straps or square cuts will make your shoulders look broader.
You’re an H-shape or rectangle
Meaning you’re straight up and down with hips and shoulders the same width.So what’s right for you?
• The one-piece swimsuit
You don’t have much of a waist so you need to structure your shape by streamlining the waist and highlighting your curves. A chic and structured 1 piece is your BFF. A strapless design makes your figure look feminine and soft. Go for a stretch fabric like honeycomb.• Top: push-up
If you want a bikini, go for a padded triangle top to soften your silhouette.• Bottom: shorts
Go for shorts as they provide good coverage and really highlight your waist.What should you avoid?
Square necklines do nothing for your figure. Avoid pattern, especially horizontal stripes.
You’re an X-shape or hourglass
Meaning the same width of hips and shoulders and a small waist.So what’s right for you?
• Top: triangle
Pick your top to suit your mood: padded to highlight your bust, triangle for deep cleavage, strapless for seamless tanning, full-cup or underwire for large sizes.• Bottom: briefs (scoop bottom)
Bikini briefs are classics but you can go for a scoop bottom or hipsters to lengthen your legs and show off your flat stomach. If you want to cover your stomach, go for high-waist bottoms.What should you avoid?
Nothing! You’re figure is in proportion so you can wear anything! Just don’t disturb the balance.
You’re an O-shape
Meaning generous cleavage, a little bit of a tummy and rounded shoulders.So what’s right for you?
• The one-piece swimsuit
The perfect swimwear for you for the beach or pool is a one-piece. It will show off your figure and its sculpting effect will streamline your silhouette: curves are soft and sculpted. If you have a large cleavage, be bold and showcase your assets with a plunge swimsuit. It will enhance your chest and smooth your curves. If you don’t want your cleavage on show then a high-neck swimsuit if best for you.What should you avoid?
Avoid tops with big patterns or horizontal stripes that tend to be unflattering, especially if it’s a tight fabric. Avoid high-cut bikini bottoms that will draw attention to your waist without sculpting it.
