June-FINAL

You’re not alone when it comes to shopping for the perfect bikini
or one-piece. The thought surrounding swimwear shopping can
be demanding, or at times, a bit disappointing. This kind of stress
allows us to put such a process off until the last possible minute.
From bad department-store lighting, to failed attempts from
ordering online all host an issue in the buying process. The largest
dilemma that women come across while swimsuit shopping is
being to visual, meaning, what you thought looked great on the
model is actually totally wrong on you.
In effort to remove that disheartening process begins with the
knowledge of your body shape and how to dress for it. Whether
you are busty or have a slender figure, prefer one piece or two, we
have the answers for your swim season ahead.
The Apple
For the woman with an apple-shaped
figure, this means your waistline is at
its widest from your hips and bust and
narrower in comparison. Most apple
body types should opt for a one-piece,
which is ideal, but be sure to choose
one that has a deep V-neck, accented
with a zipper or tie-strings to control
coverage. What this will do is flatter
your neck area providing a classy style.
The Slender
As you already know, if you have a
straight through silhouette that means
you typically have a slender figure. There
is no need to stress; this can be corrected
with the simple enhancement from
wearing an exaggerated sweetheart
neckline, ruched midsection, or graphic
print swimsuit. For your body-type it
will be perhaps the most enjoyable as
it allows you to play with a full range of
patterns and textures.
The Busty Girl
If you are a lady with a cup size larger
than a C then you’re indeed a busty girl,
and lucky in many ways to flaunt such
a shapely figure. The best solution for
you is to find swimwear that have builtin
underwire coverage and adjustable
straps. Search for brands such as J.
Crew, Soma, and Venus or simply do
a web-search for underwire swimwear
to find locations near you.
The Hourglass
One of the figures that looks
flattering and is made so frequently
manufactured is the hourglass. Due
to the waistline being the tiniest and
the remaining to be the opposite,
you will find a large inventory of
styles to choose from. Don’t get sidetracked
with a number of cutouts and
unnecessary silhouettes, just keep it
simple with a “classic” suit.
The Pear
This shape needs to focus on
accentuating their delicate upper
body, bringing attention to their arms,
shoulders and of course beautiful
face. If you have a smaller chest you
could utilize a Bandeaus paired with
a brief bottom, I find a retro styled
swimwear company such as Red
Dolly works perfectly complementing
a lady with a little more hip.
Article by: Doris Hobbs
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