Ladies, swimsuit season should not be something to dread! The only thing you should worry about while on vacation is what book you're going to read and which umbrella drink to order on the beach. That's why I'm giving you the insider info on finding the most flattering fit to show off your best assets. Whether you want to minimize your hips, hide your belly, support your bustline or flaunt those curves, I've got tips on finding just the right suit for your shape.
Trust me - it's really not too difficult!
Minimize the hips. This is a very common request and is actually a pretty easy thing to do. The trick is to find a suit that has a bold print or pattern on top, and a solid color on the bottom. This will bring more attention to your upper half and will give the illusion of a more equal hip-to-shoulder ratio. One of the hot trends this summer is "ombre," which means the color fades from light to dark. So this is another perfect solution, with the dark colors downplaying your least favorite areas and the brights highlighting the best - all in one fashionable suit! For those of you looking for a bikini, side-ties are key, as they are adjustable to your hip size and prevent that unwanted "muffin top" spillage.
Accentuate your curves. To flaunt those curves, the very trendy "cut-out" or "monokini" suit is up for grabs! All the open sides will turn a straight figure into a voluptuous physique in a snap. These suits are so trendy, they're everywhere this season, so buy one this summer and save it for your winter getaway.
Tummy camouflage. No matter how many sit-ups we do, sometimes we still want to camouflage that midsection a little bit. Well, you're in luck with one of my favorite things: ruching. This is a soft draping that goes across the midsection, which will mask your middle. In my opinion, ruching is a miracle worker! Once you discover how fab ruching is, you'll want it on everything - including dresses and tops.
Bust a move. As we know, there's no exercise to minimize a large bust. Fortunately, there are great options that offer enough support and plenty of style. The most important tip I can give you for finding a suit is to make sure your top fits correctly - no squeezing into something too small! "The cuppeth shall not runneth over," if you catch my drift! I look for halter-top styles with an underwire or banded bottom, as these styles give extra support and keeps everything in place. Plus, I think they're totally cute. For the gals looking for a little enhancement in the bust area, it's time to go bold with pattern, color and silhouette. Look for tops with molded cups and gathered fabric or a triangle top with lots of ruffles. Plus, the very trendy fringe-top swimsuit was made for you this season!
On your next vacation, find the right suit and you'll be tossing aside those cover-ups, ordering another pina colada and strutting your stuff with confidence. Get it, girl!
-Funjet Insider Laura
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