Bathing Suits for Full Hips and Thighs
What to look for:
A suit with eye-catching details above the waist, a pop of
colour, a deep neckline or hardware, to lure attention to
your upper half. Down below opt for an arched leg line
that hits about an inch south of the hip bone.
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A skirted bottom also hides hips, says Ilene Sofferman, manager of Canyon Beachwear, in New York City. An A-line
cut, a slit, or ruched sides keep the look modern.
What to avoid:
Boy shorts, one-pieces with side cutouts, and bottoms with
embellishments, especially ring hardware, which can
pinch the skin.
Bathing Suits for a Tummy
What to look for:
Designs that skim over the middle like A-line tankinis, or suits
that have ruched or textured fabric or built-in control
panels to suck in an ample midsection. And, no, you don’t
have to shy away from all bikinis, says Kari Rubin, owner of
the Sunsplash Swimwear boutique in San Diego. “Choose
styles with high waistbands that are shirred or folded to
give you more coverage.”
What to avoid:
Tight-fitting tankinis, belt detailing and low-rise or string
bottoms.
Bathing Suits for a Straight Figure
What to look for:
Three-dimensional details like ruffles, rings, shirring, padding
and bold prints. This could assist in making a straight body
appear more curvaceous, says Pamella Protzel Scott, creative director for the swimwear line Ella Moss Isla. “Bottoms
with embellishments bring attention to the hips and create
a waistline.”
What to avoid:
Designs that reinforce straight lines with vertical stripes or
harsh square necklines, or anything completely solid and
free of texture or accents.