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Nothing says summer like rocking your fave bikini, right? The tricky part is finding that perfectly flattering suit. We’re dishing tips to find the best suit for your shape. Want more tips? Check out our June/July issue!


Curvy cuties

Play up your feminine figure in this flirty pink two-piece. The bra-inspired top will offer just the right amount of support while still being fashion-forward. Skirted bottoms are fab for curvy chicas, allowing for a bit more coverage—super slimming!
 

Freya Charleston Banded Halter Bikini Swimwear Top, $68, barenecessities.com



Freya Fever Skirted Swimwear Bottom, $64, barenecessities.com
 

Petite pretties

Your frame may be mini but you can still flaunt your figure in the right bikini. Funky patterns are great way for petites to look and feel more mature. We love this sassy black and white polka dot bikini because it shows off your shape without looking too young. The key? Bigger, bolder dots. Petite polkas read a bit babyish.
 

Triangle Top & Hipster, $12 each, alloy.com


Pear princesses

Do your curvy hips and small chest have you in a bikini bind? Bold, eye-catching prints are a great way to visually balance out your proportions. We love this exotic print inspired by the beaches of Brazil! Scour the racks for a ruffled top that adds a lil’ extra oomph up top. Wanna go one step further? Mix and match your suits and rock a patterned top with a solid bottom. All attention will be instantly drawn upwards.
 
 
 

Tropical Ruffled Bandeau Bikini, $66, macys.com

 

Ruler babes

A stick-straight bod gets instant shape with a quick hit of ruffles. This pretty pastel yellow is totally on trend for summer and layers of flirty ruffles will help create the illusion of curves (yay!). Off the beach, rock the top with a button-down chambray shirt and denim shorties. Sweet!
 
 
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If you’ve got an out-in-out bod shaped like an hourglass, you should be looking for a bikini that totally flaunts your itty-bitty waist. We love this pure white corset-inspired bikini that draws attention to your mini middle. Now all ya need is a sparkly pair of sandals and you’ll be beach ready!

 

AE Corset Bandeau Top, $25, ae.com

 
 

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The second one is much cuter and less expensive! Smile

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by SelG4Ever on 7/6/2012 12:27:54 PM

 
 

Hey anirtaK, I think it depends on what you're comfortable with wearing. I think ruffled bottoms look great on any figure, as long as it fits you. Hope this helps! Xoxo



Hi. I am short, and I am pear shaped. But I still have a large bust and curvy figure. In the June issue, you guys said that pear girls should not wear skirts or ruffled bottome, here you say that curvey girls should. I'm kind of confused and I dont know which one is better. Lynae P.

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by anirtaK on 6/19/2012 5:29:20 PM

 
 

@twinkletoes3- maybe try buying separates, u can get a small size on the bottom and a bigger size on top. Or try suits w/ bra/corset tops that have underwire, they will keep the girls in place and have the support u need Smile happy shopping!

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by Peace*Love*Converse on 6/17/2012 9:57:14 PM

 
 

I dont know what my shape is!! I have small boobs and a a slite curv. My hips are a little big and my ribs pop out. HELP ME FIND A BIKINI I CAB ROCK! Thans! Smile

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by Teshley on 6/16/2012 11:17:53 PM

 
 

So I'm an hour glass, and even though I'm 16 i can't wear bikinis. The thing is, tops are hard to find that because they either swim on my waist, or my breats are spilling out! What kind of one piece or tankini is my best option???

Thanks in advance!

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by twinkletoes3 on 6/16/2012 12:06:16 PM

 
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