STYLE

Fashion

Find the best bathing suit for your shape


This season feel your best when hitting the pool by throwing on a bathing suit that’s perf for your bod. We’ve got stellar suits for every shape. Find the one for you!

 
[gallery]

  • 1tavik.jpg

    If you’re sporty

    Try something with a bit more coverage that’ll stay in place when you dive into the deep end. (No teeny triangles!)
    Do: Look for something that suits your killer shoulders and arms, like a strappy halter.
    Don’t: Gravitate only towards super sporty looks: pretty details (like fringe or gathering) can add a girly flair to your physique.
    TAVIK Crosby top, $59 and Creedence bottoms, $63, shop.tavik.com
    Get the top HERE
    Get the bottoms HERE
  • 1bikini.jpg

    If you’re sporty

    Blue Horizon Bikini Set, $35, urbanog.com
  • 3bikini.jpg

    If you’re sporty

     

    Cliffside One Piece, $36, urbanog.com

  • 4bikini.jpg

    If you’re busty

    Look for tops with serious support: think wider straps or underwire.
    Do: Bandeau suits will give you extra coverage where it matters.
    Don’t: Stringy, triangle halter tops won’t guarantee that your girls stay in place. Eek!
    Retro Balconet Set, $52, delias.com
  • 5bikini.jpg

    If you’re busty

     
    Twist Bandeau D-cup Set, $47, delias.com
  • 6bikini.jpg
    If you’re busty

    Sheridyn Swim Monroe boy-leg one piece swimsuit, $70, amazon.com

  • 7bikini.jpg

    If you’re tiny on top

    Take advantage of ruffles, crop tops and fringed tops to add a li’l something extra.
    Do: Experiment with different types of tops to see what works best for your bod.
    Don’t: Don’t be afraid to add a little padding for a push-up.
    Do or Dye Bikini Top, $16, urbanog.com
    Do or Dye Bikini Bottom, $16, urbanog.com
  • 8bikini.jpg

    If you’re tiny on top

     

    Crotchet Crop Top & Crotchet Hipster Set, $44, delias.com

  • 9bikini.jpg
    If you’re tiny on top

    Roxy Fringe Bandeau & Roxy Ruffle Surfer Set, $81, delias.com

  • 10bikini.jpg

    If you want to hide your tummy

    Try tankinis or high-wasted bottoms. Stunning!
    Do: Test the waters with frilly details on top to draw attention up.

    Don’t: Wear super low-rise bikini bottoms: they won’t create the effect you’re looking for.

     

    Banded Tankini & Tie Side Hipster, $44, delias.com

  • 11bikini.jpg

    If you want to hide your tummy

     

    Blossom Beauty Tankini, $36, urbangog.com

  • 12bikini.jpg

    If you want to hide your tummy

     

    Rosie Bandeau, $48, billabong.com

  • 13bikini.jpg

    If you’re straight up and down

    Try rocking different textures like fringe, ruffles and string bikinis to add some dimension.
    Do: Create curves by wearing bathing suits with cut-outs.

    Don’t: Wear suits with too-little structure: they’ll do nothing for ya.

     

    Popper Love Monokini, $36, urbanog.com

  • 14bikini.jpg

    If you’re straight up and down

     

    Beach Riot Cupid Bottom, $62, tobi.com

  • 15bikini.jpg

    If you’re straight up and down

     

    Frankie Fringe Top, $42, billabong.com

    Lee Biarritz Bottom, $34, billabong.com

  • 16bikini.jpg

    If you’ve got hips

    Keep it simple with colorblocking, ruching and all-over prints.
    Do: Pick a pretty maillot that offers coverage and makes your shape totally svelte.

    Don’t: Play up the bottom if that’s what you’re trying to camouflage.

     

    Nylon Tricot Bandeau Bathing Suit, $32, americanapparel.net

  • 17bikini.jpg

    If you’ve got hips

     

    Illuminate, $70, billabong.com

  • 18bikini.jpg

    If you’ve got hips

     

    Merona Women’s 1-Piece Bandeau Top Swim Dress, $35, target.com

POSTED IN , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

by Caroline MacLure and Elizabeth Kuntz | 2/1/2016
share