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Swimsuit shopping is not a pleasant activity for the body conscious woman. She longs to prance about in a teeny bikini¡ªlean, tanned legs skimming the sand. She looks into a mirror in a far corner of the dressing room, agonizing over her jiggly thighs¡her not-so-flat belly¡her pancake bottom; she slithers over to the one-pieces, hoping to find a dark, matronly suit that will disguise her imperfections.
Fortunately, there are plenty of one-piece swimsuits that will not only make the average woman feel comfortable, but will minimize her shortcomings and accentuate her assets.
If you have full hips & thighs¡
Avoid:
--High cut thighs (immediately call attention to your problem area)
--Horizontal stripes (draw the eye across your hips, making them appear wider)
Try:
--Short, flirty skirts (conceal the area and create the illusion of proportion)
--Vertical stripes (elongate the torso, pulling the eye downward, instead of across)
--Modest cut thighs (create a more svelte hip/thigh region)
If you have an ample midsection¡
Avoid:
--Bright, shiny fabrics (accentuate folds and bulges)
--Horizontal stripes (draw the eye out and across your belly, making you appear rounder)
--Belts or center closures (act as an accessory for your waits, calling attention to the fullness)
Try:
--Fun prints (hide bulges and folds)
--Vertical stripes (pull the eye downward, making you appear slimmer)
--Dark solids (create a leaner, lengthier torso; also hides imperfections)
If you have a generous bosom¡
Avoid:
--Low-cut necklines (elongate the breasts)
--Loose-fitting cups (cover, but don't enhance appearance)
--Halter tops (fold and cut into the neck and shoulders)
--Thin straps (provide little support; can also dig into the shoulders)
Try:
--Cups with under wire (provide great support and creates proportion w/ hips)
--Thick straps (lay flat against the shoulders, which helps prevent digging)
--Racer back tops (provide support all over the upper body)
--Square-cut necks (draw the eye across, making breasts appear fuller, not longer)
--Dual-lined cups (disguise bulges or imperfections)
If you have an undefined waist¡
Avoid:
--Horizontal stripes (provide no illusory curves)
--Square-cut necks (accentuate a "square" middle)
Try:
--V-necks (draw the eye toward the navel, making hips appear fuller)
--Diagonal stripes or patterns (pull the eye down and across over the waist's natural line)
--Belts or center closures (separate the hips from the upper body¡ªfaux waist
--High-cut thighs (create a fuller bottom, defining the waist)
If you have a flat bottom¡
Avoid:
--High-cut back openings (lengthen the rear)
--Horizontal stripes (draw the eye across, instead of out)
--Low-cut thighs (pull the eye down)
--Dark, opaque fabric (makes the rear appear flat)
Try:
--High-cut thighs (pull the eye in, adding fullness to the rear)
--Bright patterns (disguise shapelessness)
--Shiny fabric (highlight the shape of the bottom)
--Low-cut back openings (define the hips)
If you're generous all over¡
Avoid:
--Flimsy fabrics (accentuate flaws)
--Boring cuts & patterns (draw attention to the body, as the suit does not entice the eye)
--Flat, solid color ((highlight lumps and bumps)
--Fluorescent color (acts as a magnifying glass over your belly, hips and rear)
Try:
--Firm-hold fabrics (offer support and create proportion)
--High-cut thighs (elongate the torso and legs, making you appear lean)
--Fun patterns (disguise from problem areas)
--Shiny, classic color (like black, navy and cranberry are flattering on fuller body shapes)
Remember that a quality swimsuit is always a wise investment. A classic piece that is both flattering and functional will keep you feeling confident and ready to hit the beach.
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