How To Choose The Right Bikini For Every Body Type

May 8, 2008

Perfect Bikini Summer is here and hanging out at the beach is mandatory. Yes, the wind in your hair, the perfect tan, the colorful surf boards and challenging waves paint a wonderful picture.

But are you ready for it?

Is my body toned enough to wear a bikini? Do I need to lose weight? Are my thighs wobbly? My abs are the worst, I cannot face the world looking like this? Do these questions haunt you?

Don’t fret… Help is here.

Plan in advance. If you feel that dropping couple of pounds will help then control your intake. Never opt for crash dieting. Eat right. Include plenty of fruits, protein and fluids in your diet. Keep the junk out because those add layers to the love handles. Do some exercises to tone up. Read on how to get flat abs.

Very few women have the perfect body. Genes give us the structure and there is absolutely nothing we can do about it. But we can dress correctly and rectify the visual errors or camouflage the flaws. For this you need to know your body type.

Tips To Choose The Right Bikini

Not many women know this but the right design of the bikini can enhance your assets and can take 10 pounds off your figure.

Slim And Petite Body Type: Women who fit in this body type, usually wear a small size. Their slim frame is quite attractive but many a time, they have a small bust line. Some of them may even lack curves. These things are more noticeable in bikinis. The best way to accentuate your curves is to wear a bikini with under wire and padding. If you are small breasted then highlight your bust with floral prints and designs which have horizontal lines and patterns. They create a good illusion of fuller breast.

Now for the lower areas, if you are petite avoid the bottoms of bikinis which have strings. Instead choose ones which have higher cuts at the sides. This actually accentuates the legs and gives an illusion of longer legs. Most people think that being slim will be the best physique for wearing a bikini. But it is not 100% true, the wrong colors or styles can actually hide your assets and make you look unattractive.

Round Body Type: Just because you are plus size doesn’t mean you cannot get into beach attire. First of all stop feeling awkward about your body. This will take away half the fears when buying a bikini. You are beautiful too and most supermodels body has got work done. If you are heavy at the top make sure you buy a bikini which has under wire support. This helps a lot and gives a definite shape to the torso area. Choose lycra fabrics which pulls you and provides support. Colors should be chosen wisely like navy blue, maroons or something in small prints will also look alluring.

For the bottoms make sure they have high cuts at the sides. This creates an illusion of longer legs. You can add wrap skirts, sarongs, swim skirt with your beach attire which will make you more confident of yourself.

Toned, Athletic Body Type: Women with this body type have a lot of options. String bikini is one of them.

New Options To Bikinis

Tankinis are in. This is great style for those who are not so confident of their body. There are available in various cuts and styles. They come with padded and under wire for support and with a cover in front – hence the name tankini. It helps to cover up any unwanted folds and bulges. The next version of this is Apron tankinis which work wonderfully as well. They can be sexy too when the front section is made with sheer fabric or lace. It can make a woman look demure as well as foxy.

There are many options available in the market today. Choose wisely and see what makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Being self conscious will only ruin your mood so find out your body type.

Before you set out for a day of sun and sand make sure you have taken precautions against sunburn. Read what you must do to protect your body from sunburn and what causes skin damage.