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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 last bathing suit top looks really wierd!

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by 15hayhay on 6/11/2012 2:23:24 PM

 
 



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So I'm 9 and I don't feel comfortable wearing bikinis so um are there any other swimsuits that are good for pear shapes cuz I'm a pear shape?
ThanksSmile




Of course! I love tankinis because they give you variety without showing too much skin, so I would try a print on top (this zig zag tankini is perf, or these girly pink stripes) with a solid black or brown bikini bottom. That will call attention to your upper half! Another great way to emphasize your upper half is a one-shoulder detail Smile
Lauren C.

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by musicismylife198 on 6/10/2012 11:34:32 AM

 
 


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so i got this bikini at target recently and it fits perfectly, except that the string between the bikini top cups is kinda wide i think its just because the style is more of an open cut than normal bikini tops, so maybe im just not used to it. the model on the website is flatter than me so it looks a bit different, but you can tell how the top is kinda scooped. does it look normal to you? im small/normal (32b) on top but would it be normal looking? haha sorry if its confusing, im just not sure if the cut of the bikini top cups are too deep?
thanks!




Hey babe,

I would have to see it while it's on you, which I can't do, so I would ask your mom if it looks like it fits right.
Jordan S.

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by decklandog on 6/6/2012 6:53:20 PM

 
 

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I'm 5 feet 3 inches, weigh 110 pounds, and I'm going into eighth grade. Am I petite or a ruler????

 

Hey Girl! 

It depends--do you have curves? If you do, you're petite. If you're lean and flatter than you're a ruler! You could also be a petite ruler.

SarahO.

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by kittypryde676 on 6/5/2012 1:20:34 PM

 
 



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I'm fourteen and I'm not allowed to wear bikinis, but I'm getting bored with tankinis and one-pieces. I'm not sure if I just need to keep looking for tankinis and one-pieces that complement me and that I actually do like, or if I should ask for an upgrade to a bikini or monokini. I still want to look fourteen, but I'm really tired of the same swimsuit styles I've been wearing since second grade. Any suggestions would be great (: thanks (:




Hey girl!

There's nothing wrong with tankinis and one pieces. Just try shopping at some stores you usually don't shop at so you can find some new prints or styles. You can totally upgrade to a bikini, just try to keep it age appropriate! No reason to wear and itty-bitty bikini. Wear one that covers enough that you're comfortable, since that's the most important thing! Happy swimsuit shopping! 
Rachael A.

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