- A one-piece with a plunging neckline will help to define a waist.
- Bands/Empire Waists create a waistline.
- In a bikini, mix a solid halter top and printed bottoms.
- Ruffles, bows, or ties (on the bottom) will add balance to your shape.
- Long Tankinis
- Ruching details along midsection
- Diagonal Stripes
- Solid Colors
- Wrapped Style
- Detailing (embellishments, ruffles, ruching, bold prints or bright colors) on top with a basic (darker color) bottom brings attention upward and away from your hips.
- High leg lines elongate legs
- Straight Necklines make your upper body appear fuller
- No shorts!
- Try mixing and matching Separates!
- String Bikinis or lightly padded demi-cup tops with an under-wire enhance the bust.
- Ruffles, ruching, and embellishments add volume to the bust line.
- Wrap Suits
- No Bandeau tops!
- Cut out one pieces
- Prints, Prints, Prints!
- Show more skin!
- You can pretty much wear anything!
- No string tops
- A halter-top style, under wire, or bandeau top with support
Sometimes it can be hard to find the right fit for your body type. And sometimes its really frustrating trying on suits that just aren't getting it done! But this little guide we have put together for you should give you a def head start on your swim shopping. AND will make shopping online A LOT easier. If you are lucky enough to go in our stores to buy a suit...our staff is really great at helping customers find the fit that is best for their body type.
Some girls can wear anything...BUT for the rest of us...its takes a little bit more work. BUT at the end of the day you will find that putting the time into finding the best suit for your BODY type makes a world of difference. DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR SWIM PROMO TOO! 20% off swim til March 27!
APPLE SHAPED
This girl does not have a well defined waist, and holds most of her weight in her midsection.
Objective: To minimize the midsection and draw all eyes to your legs!
Swimsuit Ideas for Apple Shapes:
PEAR SHAPED
This girl is small up top and has fuller hips.
Objective: To draw attention away from your hips (which are the widest point in your body), and focus on your arms and shoulders.
Swimsuit Ideas for Pear Shapes:
RECTANGLE (Boy) SHAPED
This girl has little definition between her bust, waist, and hips.
Objective: To create the illusion of curves and add femininity to the body by accentuating the waist.
Swimsuit Ideas for Rectangle Shapes:
HOURGLASS SHAPED
This girl is curvy - she has a full bust, a very well defined (small) waist, and full hips.
Objective: Show off your waist, which will be the focal point of your shape.(aka the envy of all your friends!!!)
Swimsuit Ideas for Hourglass Shapes:
Some girls can wear anything...BUT for the rest of us...its takes a little bit more work. BUT at the end of the day you will find that putting the time into finding the best suit for your BODY type makes a world of difference. DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR SWIM PROMO TOO! 20% off swim til March 27!
APPLE SHAPED
This girl does not have a well defined waist, and holds most of her weight in her midsection.
Objective: To minimize the midsection and draw all eyes to your legs!
Swimsuit Ideas for Apple Shapes:
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| Juicy Couture Lacy Swimdress |
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| R Collection Love Geo Bikini |
This girl is small up top and has fuller hips.
Objective: To draw attention away from your hips (which are the widest point in your body), and focus on your arms and shoulders.
Swimsuit Ideas for Pear Shapes:
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| La Blanca Tangier Bikini |
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| Profile Missoni Tankini |
RECTANGLE (Boy) SHAPEDThis girl has little definition between her bust, waist, and hips.
Objective: To create the illusion of curves and add femininity to the body by accentuating the waist.
Swimsuit Ideas for Rectangle Shapes:
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| Splendid Lola Dot Bikini |
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| Vix Leopard Ruffle and Solid Bandeau |
HOURGLASS SHAPED
This girl is curvy - she has a full bust, a very well defined (small) waist, and full hips.
Objective: Show off your waist, which will be the focal point of your shape.(aka the envy of all your friends!!!)
Swimsuit Ideas for Hourglass Shapes:
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| Marc by Marc Jacobs Zaza Chevron Bikini |
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| Lucky Brand Love Child Bikini |
Check out more of our bathing suits at www.southmoonunder.com