Swimwear to suit your shape
The right swimsuit can play up the parts of your body you love while cleverly disguising the ones you’d rather not flaunt. Listen as assistant style editor Kate Daley describes how to flatter your figure by choosing the right suit
Updated November 2, 2012
Swimwear to suit your shape
The right swimsuit can play up the parts of your body you love while cleverly disguising the ones youâd rather not flaunt. Listen as assistant style editor Kate Daley describes how to flatter your figure by choosing the right suit
Swimwear to hide your bum, hips and thighs
| Via Brazil patterned bikini top and black belted bottoms Zellers Top: $19.97, Bottom: $19.97 (Listen to why it fits!) | Old Navy black tankini Available at Old Navy. Top: $22.50; Bottom: $22.50 (Listen to why it fits!) | Old Navy patterned boy short bikini Available at Old Navy. Top: $22.50; Bottom: $22.50 (Listen to why it fits!) |
Swimwear to hide your tummy
| Old Navy blue/brown patterned tankini Available at Old Navy. Top: $22.50; Bottom: $22.50 (Listen to why it fits!) | Diane Von Furstenberg Soleil + Swim blue onepiece Available at Holt Renfrew. $265 (Listen to why it fits!) | Jean Paul Gautier Soleil purple patterned onepiece Available at Holt Renfrew. $450 (Listen to why it fits!) |
Swimwear to enhance a small bust
| Roxy Rebel Beatnik bandeau top and Rebel 70’s Lowrider tie side bottom Available at roxy.com. Top: US$44.00; Bottom: US$38 (Listen to why it fits!) | La Vie en Rose white onepiece Available at lavieenrose.com. $49.95 (Listen to why it fits!) | Jean Paul Gautier Soleil parrot/striped onepiece Available at Holt Renfrew. $410 (Listen to why it fits!) |
Swimwear to flatter a large bust
| Old Navy striped pink/yellow/white halter bikini Available at Old Navy. Top: $17.50; Bottom: $17.50 (Listen to why it fits!) | SHAN Scarlet paisley black/white halter bikini Available at SHAN boutiques and at Holt Renfrew. Top: $195; Bottom: $150 (Listen to why it fits!) | La Perla orange reversible bikini Available at Holt Renfrew. Top: $280; Bottom: $110 (Listen to why it fits!) |
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