INSTANT BIKINI CONFIDENCE: Perfect Fit!

Many girls have a love-hate thing for summer—they love having fun at the beach but hate having to find the perfect new suit. GL helps you to never dread the dressing room again.
 
GET THE RIGHT SIZE
Go for suits with tops and bottoms sold separately. This way, if you’re bigger on top and smaller on the bottom, you can get the right sizes for your curves.

Your swimsuit should fit nicely, hugging your body. If there is any sagging, drooping or wrinkling, your suit is too big.

If you’re between sizes, go up one size rather than down—it will be more forgiving.

Thicker fabrics provide more stretch and support, and they will last longer.

Be honest with yourself. No need to settle for something that doesn’t make you look fabulous.

That said, be kind to yourself. Notice what’s right instead of what’s wrong.

You need to try LOTS of suits to figure out what works and what doesn’t.

Boob-ology basics
If the underwire on a top doesn’t extend to your armpit, the suit is too small.

End embarrassing moments: Raise your arms, bend over, jump. Boobs still in your top?
 
PICK THE RIGHT SUIT FOR YOUR BOD
Are you a triangle (wider on bottom), inverted triangle (wider on top), rectangle (straight up and down) or an hourglass (curvy but little in the middle)?

Triangle: Draw the eye upward by enhancing bust and shoulders with a halter or patterned top.

Inverted triangle: Add interest to your bottom half by wearing belts, patterns and wider bikini briefs.

Rectangle: Create curves by going for suits that have frills and ruffles around the bust and hips.

Hourglass: Choose a bikini with the same all-over color or print to show off your waist.

GET THE RIGHT FIT
Try EVERYTHING on. Suits look completely different on your body than on the hanger.

Untie! You need to adjust the straps to your body (not the girl’s who tried it on before you) or you won’t get the right look.

On a top with strings, tie it in the back first, then stretch the cups over your breasts before tying behind your neck. Got a bottom with strings? Tie it so it sits on your hip bone.

When a suit fits, you don’t get any “overspill.” Everything has a place—inside your suit.

Want to beat back bulge? Watch out for super-skinny straps. They’re flattering on almost no one.

Check yourself in a three-way mirror. You want to be sure you look great from all angles.

Once you find a perfect fit, take note of the brand. Companies rarely change their fit year to year. It’ll make next year’s shopping that much easier.
Want more tips on how to get the perfect suit for your bod? Check out Instant Bikini Confidence: Love Your Bod!

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by Girls' Life | 2/1/2016
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