Finding the Perfect Swimsuit: The Ultimate Guide
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Shopping for swimwear can at first appear to be a difficult and daunting process. These days, women’s bodies are defined by an endless amount of ridiculous shapes: pear, hourglass, inverted triangle… a woman can even have a spoon shaped body, apparently. It’s no wonder ladies find the dreaded swimsuit shop a struggle, so I’ve compiled a guide to help find the best fit for you.
PEAR SHAPED: You have a smaller top half but have curvy hips and thighs. If you’re looking to accentuate your curves, go for high cut bikini briefs. Alternatively, look for swimsuits with block colour bottoms and detailed, printed tops to draw attention to your top half and minimize your curves. Dorothy Perkins, £26.10
M&S Collection, £25.00
New Look, Top: £17.99, Bottoms: £11.99
F&F @ Tesco, £14.00
HOURGLASS:
ATHLETIC: You have fewer curves and your body shape is straight up, and down. The key is to pick swimwear which will enhance your frame. Bold prints, padding and ruffled detailing will give the illusion of more curves. Avoid bandeau tops and skirted bottoms as these will only flatten your shape. New Look, Top: £9.99, Bottoms: £7.99 Miss Selfridge, Top: £18.00
The hourglass figure is said to be the perfect body shape: a teeny tiny waist, a full bust and shoulders in line with curvy hips – jealous! Retro styles like high waisted bikinis are perfect for lengthening your legs and drawing attention to your well defined waist. Look for bright blocks of colour rather than mix and match tops and bottoms to avoid looking out of proportion.
I’m Ria Taylor, I’m 18 years old, currently finishing my final year of A-Levels. A true party girl at heart, I’m a lover of music, food and fashion.
I’m off to study Journalism at Leeds Beckett University later this year – a career that I hope to pursue later in life! Writing is something I have always enjoyed and a great way to express myself, which is why I set up my own fashion and style blog earlier this year: whatrialoves.com.
