Swimsuit season is right around the corner, and the truth is, (as it is every year) most of us aren’t as prepared as we’d like to be. That said, it doesn’t take an overwhelming workout regime to feel confident in a bathing suit. Instead of striving for unrealistic weight loss goals projected by edited Instagram models, shift your focus to purchasing the right swimsuit that will complement your body type.
If You Have Wide Hips
Women with wider hips and a smaller upper body may want to balance their swimsuit look. If you fall into this category, select the bikini bottoms of your choice, and select a top that features ruffles to balance your appearance.
Additionally, you can add symmetry to your look with off-the-shoulder or bandeau swimsuit tops, as they make your shoulders appear wider, which will help balance out your waist.
If You Want to Draw Attention Away from Your Stomach
Not all women are confident when their stomachs are showing, and if you fall into this category, you can still feel amazing in a swimsuit. It’s just a matter of selecting the correct style.
One-piece swimsuits are always an option, but if you’re still partial to the bikini style, make sure you select a retro or high-waisted bikini bottom, as this will cover the lower part of your stomach without accentuating it. Additionally, ruffled bikini bottoms work very well in terms of detracting from your stomach.
If You Have a Large Chest
Women with larger chests are all too familiar with the struggle of finding a supportive swimsuit that still exudes your personal style. Luckily, there are particular styles you can seek to help in this regard.
First and foremost, if you find a swimsuit that matches the look you want and that has an underwire, that suit is going to be your best bet when it comes to unmatched support. Otherwise, keep an eye out for adjustable straps (particularly wide straps), as these will offer the most customizable fit, ensuring you have the exact level of support to fit your comfort level.
If You Have a Small Chest
Conversely, if you have a smaller chest, there are more opportunities to dive into trendier options such as bandeau tops. Alternatively, if you’re looking to give the illusion of volume, you can always turn to ruffled tops.
Don’t shy away from patterns either, as bolder prints can actually help add volume to your chest as well, so play around with color and print to find the perfect style.
If You Have a True, Hourglass Shape
Occasionally, you’ll come across a woman that has the societally perfect hourglass shape. If you find yourself in this lucky category, there’s no need to go too crazy with different swimsuit styles.
Instead, it’s actually in your best interest to take the very classic, on-trend, high-leg bikini look and absolutely rock it. This suit will accentuate your best features, and if you’re in the group that can pull it off with ease, it’s a no-brainer.
If You Have an Athletic Build
Finally, for those with athletic builds, you’ve likely been described as rectangle-shaped due to your nearly perfectly straight figure. Yes, there is a swimsuit that plays to your advantage here.
Retro swimsuit styles are not only trending, but they are also absolutely perfect for your shape. There are countless fun color patterns and styles to play within this realm, so do some digging and find the option that works best for you!
Shopping for a swimsuit doesn’t have to lead you down a path of self-loathing. The right complementary swimsuit is out there for you; you just need to know what you’re looking for. This guide should help kickstart your hot girl summer, because in the right swim suit, you will feel confident and look beautiful.