Swim Wear for All Body Types

for all body types

Sometimes we spend years trying to fi nd the perfect swimsuit that hits us in all the right places. We all want that go-to piece that we know will make us look beautiful and more importantly, feel beautiful.

Well ladies, we’re here to help! We will be breaking down the do’s and don’ts to fi nd the perfect swimwear style for your body shape so that you can walk that walk this summer season!

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pear

Riot Phoenix One Piece in black, $109 | Riot Swim When it comes to a pear shaped fi gure, you sort of have all the juiciness in all the right places. You just have to fi nd the perfect way to highlight them!

With this body type, you are curvy at the hips and smaller at your waist creating that natural “pear” shape. So when shopping for swimwear, you want to fi nd pieces that balance out your proportions and povide good coverage for the bottom half.

You want to avoid boy-short style bottoms or thick bands as those will draw attention to your curviest areas.

Styles that are fl attering for pear shaped fi gures are plunging necklines or a unique and eye-catching top that will draw attention upward therefore making the bottom half appear smaller.

The Perfect Wrap One-Piece, $95 | Summersalt Swimwear

must try style

Ribbed Shine Unlined Underwire Bikini Top, $45 and Ribbed High Cut Bikini Bottom, $30 | Aerie

Surf Check Underwire Bikini Top and matching bottoms, $55 | Billabong

The women who consider themselves small busted would be proportionately smaller in the bust area, therefore an A or B cup bra size.

However, having a smaller chest can bring some advantages! You require less support so you’re able to be adventurous with your swimwear.

Go for pieces that have minimal coverage that might have embellished details or bows and patterns, which create the illusion of a larger chest.

Other winning styles would be triangle tops that help portray curves or padded push-up and halter tops that help create cleaveage. Also, take advantage of embracing a bandeau or scoop neck style top! With having a smaller bust, you’re able to wear those styles and be comfortable as well as supported.

must try style

Printed Ruffl e Scoop Bikini Top, $40 and Printed Super High Cut Cheekiest Bikini Bottom, $25 | Aerie

small bust

Cenit Top in black rib, $150 and Bella Bottom, $140 | Palm Swimwear Kate Hudson • Ariana Grande • Kiera Knightley • Taylor Swift

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athletic

Ruched Cut Out One Piece Swimsuit, $55 | Aerie The term “athletic” fi gure doesn’t necessarily mean decked out in toned arms and muscle defi nition. An athletic body shape basically means your frame is more up and down and with fewer curves.

So therefore, to create the illusion of more curves look for pieces that might be less coverage to help create the illusion of a shapelier fi gure.

Don’t be afraid to have fun with patterns and bold prints - they have a way of adding a feminine fl air and the appearance of more curves, which is always a win!

Another way to create beautiful curves on the bottom is to try choosing smaller style swimsuit bottoms. They have a way of making the backside look fuller... in a good way! And of course, tie-side bottoms are your friend! They enhance the look of curves while also allowing you to adjust them to fi t your frame perfectly.

Tassel Side Tie Bottom, $39 | Venus

must try style

Contrast Leopard Self Tie One Piece Swimsuit, $15 | Shein

Banded Wide Strap Scoop Bikini Top, $30 | Aerie

To all the curvy ladies, we love a good suit that works those curves!

A curvy body shape is one that is full throughout in the bust, hips, thighs, bum, etc. With that said, the main piece of advice we have for you is.. work those curves!

Choose suites that are in fun colors or feature a color blocking pattern that have a beautiful way of highlighting those curves in a good way.

Other good styles are high waisted bottoms and asymmetrical tops, which draw the eye to the neckline creating the illusion of smaller and more feminine features.

One tip to avoid is string bikini bottoms. The ties start to accenuate your hips which can be the widest areas on your body so you’ll want to turn the focus more towards your smaller areas.

must try style

Plus Black Frill Edge Ring Detail Swimsuit, $38 | Pretty Little Thing

curvy

Wrap One Piece Swimsuit, $40 | Aerie Lizzo • Ashley Graham • Kim Kardashian • Kelly Clarkson