Swimwear for your body type: The 50 best swimsuits
Here are our best tips and tricks for picking swimwear that makes the most of your assets.
50 swimsuits for your body type
Best for a large bust
If your shape is stacked, an ideal suit is akin to a dream house: all the pretty aesthetics based on a good foundation. As well as swimwear designed to specifically accommodate a large chest (like customizable band and cup sizes similar to your best-fitting bra), consider underwire and molded cups the baseline for support. Favour bold prints over bitty ones, seek out trim and twisted details which can have a minimizing effect or dive into a plunging V neckline that will instantly elongate your torso.
"Calabria" asymmetric suit, $185, Fantasie.
Best for an athletic figure
Look for colourblocking, sassy cutouts and bold graphics—they all have the visual come-hither power to enhance feminine lines and create an hourglass shape. Take advantage of a certain pretty accent that you can pull off more effortlessly than others: side-tie bikini bottoms.
Zeus + Dione swimsuit with cutout front, $285, stylebop.com.
Best for an athletic figure
Anna Sui "Rosa Mexicana" cutout halter swimsuit, $257, net-a-porter.com.
Best for the classic triangle
If your goal is to balance weight that’s carried in hips and thighs, your mission is to create a sartorial diversion. A deep neckline or otherwise eye-catching detail near the chest will help draw attention up top, while strategically placed prints can make a bottom half appear more proportional. Champion any design that offers a panel effect, with either prints or blocks of colour hugging the sides of the body.
"Larena" plunge-front swimsuit, $145, Reiss.
Best for the classic triangle
High neck surf top, $63, and surf bikini bottoms, $34, Victoria's Secret.
Best for a tummy
To downplay your mid-section, it’s best to consider something a little off kilter. Whether with stripes or florals, you’ll be amazed at how effortlessly an asymmetrical print can define a waistline. Prefer your suit in a solid hue? Np. Look for gathered fabric, or try anything that boasts an interesting high-cut neckline.
Ruched femme one-piece swimsuit, $148, J.Crew.
Best for a small bust
More is more when it comes to enhancing a small bust, so look for designs that are embelleshed up top. On the coquettish side, tops with ruffles, bows and ties at the chest are all foolproof options. For those in search of minimalist cool, stripes, straps, cutouts and colourblocking are equally flattering.
Swimsuit with a bow, $40, H&M.
Best for a small bust
Two-tone bikini, $35, Winners.
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