Finding The Perfect Swimming Costume This Summer

Now that the weather for cossie-wear has arrived most of us are often left wondering what are the best-shaped cossies for our bodies. Well, here are a few things to look out for, after I'd consulted a few fashion pals who know about all things summer and beachside.

Boyish figure

Small florals amplify curves while ruffles and curves add extra shape, so if you don't have many curves you can create them by wearing a high cut cossie or 'high-rise' on the side. Belted waistlines work very well too as do more draped styles or anything that pinches-in at the waist. Bikinis are really good for the more shapeless bods as they can add the illusion of giving your body some shape!

Larger-size bodies

You still  want to show some skin but perhaps not as much as you would like to, so, try for a  one-piece suit with some mesh inserts, a cossie with a tasteful, lower neckline or one that lengthens your thighs because it has some adjustable ruching at the hip.  A sheer black sarong, too, can give you the coverage you want while still making you look like you are at the beach! You are also best to opt for dark colours too as they do tend to take the kgs off, more so than when you wear lighter hues or, god forbid, fluoros.

Large bust

You can even out a full chest with a high-waisted style which will help create an hour-glass shape for you. You may also need some extra support, so try for an underwire and a cossie top that has "banding" around the bottom so it gives you some lift. A one-piece is probably best for a heavy bust as are wider shoulder straps. But it is best to avoid strapless bandeau tops and tiny triangle tops.

Large hips

A more boy-cut, lower-cut pair of cossie pants is your friend and some of the mini-skirted styles could work really well for this body shape. Avoid an ultra-frilly one but look for a smooth skirt that is short but just covers the parts you don't want to show off. Just always remember to play up your top half as this will draw attention away from your bottom half.

Stomach

You can hide a protruding tummy by distracting attention away from it with loud prints, or try a cossie that has some very flattering ruching around the belly. There are also a heap of tummy-controlling cosies too, ones with control panels just in the right place and that really do the job. Tankinis can work too as they give you the bikini vibe while also hiding your tum, but I would avoid really small bikinis as you will see everything in the harsh light of the day!
*Short legs and body : You can make short legs appear, well, a bit longer, by going for a higher cut one-piece cossie. The one piece will also give your body a silhouette of appearing longer. Another good piece of swimwear style advice is to choose a solid "bottom" and try a patterned top, which should draw attention to your face and top. And avoid boy-cut legs . . . nothing worse these for cutting your body shape off.

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