Saturday, 22 May 2010

Find The Perfect Swimsuit For Your Body Type

This article was taken from http://www.shoppinglifestyle.com/ =)

Small Bust / Bottom Heavy
  • Bikini tops with prints or embellishments and darker bottoms downplay the hips and rear.
  • Padded halters or push-up underwire styles give a boost to your bust.
  • One-piece boatnecks and racerbacks create the illusion of broader shoulders.
  • A high-cut bottom lengthens legs and has a slimming effect.
  • Strapless styles create a horizontal line and balance the figure.
  • Avoid bottoms with prints or ruffles that draw unwanted attention to the hip area.
Large Bust / Broad Shoulders
  • Halter styles with underwire or midriff-band offer lift and support to the bust area.
  • A suit with wide straps provides more support and is more comfortable.
  • A dark, solid bikini top and a lighter or printed bottom draws attention away from the upper torso.
  • Embellishments below the chest (e.g. ruffles, shirring) help deemphasize the bust area.
  • Avoid strapless bandeaus and triangle bikini tops, which don't offer the support you need.
Boyish Figure
  • One-piece suits with cut-out designs add sexy curves.
  • Push-up bikini tops that come with pads or underwire make the most of a petite cleavage.
  • Tiny string bikinis look great on small-chested bodies, but make sure they're tied securely and don't gape.
  • Bikini tops with embellishments (smocking, ruffles) and horizontal stripes along the neckline visually add width on top.
  • A belted bottom produces curves and creates the look of a defined waist.
  • Avoid vertical stripes, which will only make your figure look straighter.
Chunky Waist
  • Tankinis and one-pieces with a high Lycra content offer more tummy control -- one with 10 to 15 percent Lycra is a good bet.
  • High-waist bottoms are more forgiving on a less-than-toned midsection.
  • One-piece suits with ruches or gathers along the waist work wonders at disguising tummy bulges.
  • Diagonal lines or designs and chevron patterns visually slim the waist.
  • Avoid horizontal stripes that add width to the waistline and too-tight bottoms, which produce the dreaded muffin top.
Short Torso
  • One-piece suits with a plunging neckline create a continual long silhouette and have a torso-lengthening effect.
  • Vertical stripes and patterns visually lengthen the body.
  • Bikinis with bottoms that sit low on the hips add length to a short torso.
  • Embellished or printed tops with solid bottoms draw the eye up and create a longer look.  
  • Avoid suits with horizontal-stripe designs on the waist area and high-cut bikini bottoms.
Long Torso
  • Tankinis with high-cut bottoms create the illusion of a shorter torso and longer legs.
  • Suits with horizontal stripes and patterns across the waist makes a long torso looks more proportionate.
  • Cutout designs visually break up the torso area.
  • Avoid high-neckline one-pieces that make the torso look longer and styles with vertical stripes.

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