Most women enjoy shopping ... except if it's for a new swimsuit. Shopping for swimwear can be frustrating unless you have a Barbie-like figure. Don't be discouraged! A flattering swimsuit does exist!
Nearly every woman fits into one of five body types. Knowing your body's shape will make it fun and easy to become well-suited.
Inverted Triangle Shape:
The inverted triangle shape has shoulders broader than the waistline and hips. For a figure-flattering fit, choose a swimsuit with a high-cut neckline or halter-style top. The high-cut neckline will minimize your shoulders, and emphasize your sexy bottom. Halter-style tops have a slimming effect on broader shoulders. Try a suit that draws the eye toward those slim hips and that tight tush.
Triangle Shape:
The triangle body type has a wider waistline than shoulders, with rounded hips and bottom. One-piece boatneck, racerback and tummy-control swimsuits visibly create the illusion of broader shoulders for a more-balanced figure. If you prefer a two-piece suit, halter-style tops with darker bottoms are a great choice. Try a skirtini (combination bikini bottom with an attached skirt) to conceal and divert attention away from a too-round bottom - let's keep the attention on that beautiful face of yours!
Athletic Shape:
The athletic shape is long and lean (you foxy thing!) with the same width at the shoulders, waistline and hips. To produce curves and give the appearance of a waist, you'll want a swimsuit that creates the look of a defined waistline. Try a belted bottom.
Hourglass Shape:
The hourglass shape is considered to be the perfect body shape - hear that? You're perfect. Hips and shoulders are balanced with a defined waistline. You can wear any style of swimsuit! Try something that will show off your feminine curves. Ooh, dangerous curves ahead!
Apple Shape:
The apple body shape usually has a fuller bust and a less-defined waistline, with more narrow shoulders and thighs. Choose a swimsuit that draws attention away from the midriff and tummy area - and flatters your slim thighs and sexy shoulders. Try one-piece suits or tankinis with a dark-colored, solid lower half and a printed top. For extra tummy camouflaging, try a suit that has ruching, or gathering at the waist.
Small Bust:
Enhance a small chest with a lightly padded halter top or a demi cut with an underwire. Also, try suits that offer texture, like ruffles or smocking. Hey you - YOU'RE HOT!
Large Bust:
Make sure you get a suit that will support the girls! Look for a top that has a soft cup bra lining or an underwire bra. Banded halter tops offer great support. Minimize a full chest with a dark, monochromatic bodice that has a high or square-cut neck, or try crossover styling.
Legs & Shoulders:
If you have toned legs and sexy shoulders, flaunt them in a string bikini, bandeau top, or a sexy monokini - meeeeow! You'll set the beach on fire in this style!
Once you figure out which body shape you have, it's easy to find a swimsuit to flatter your figure. Visit http://www.wellsuitedswimwear.com to see the suits that are recommended for your body type. It won't be long before you start to enjoy shopping for a swimsuit and feel confident that you are truly "well-suited".
Kara Cook is the founder of Well Suited, an online store that specializes in swimwear for all body types, http://www.wellsuitedswimwear.com She believes that all women can look good in a swimsuit and she can help them find the perfect-fitting suit.
