If you’re staying home this summer let me make selecting a staycation swimsuit to suit your body type a little easier with this guide.
Apparently, we’re going to be blessed with more gorgeous weather towards the end of August. So, with more beach or, if you’re like me, garden sunbathing time ahead, now is the time to grab a new swimsuit if you don’t have one.
Even though we’re a fair chunk of the way through British summertime there are still some gorgeous swimsuits available. Wherever you are catching the rays, it’s still very important to feel confident in what you’re wearing, so I strongly suggest choosing a costume that works well with your figure first, and follow what’s popular second.
To that end, here are my suggestions on which to choose depending on your body shape. I’ve included some guidance on what to look for and some ideas that fit the bill.
Selecting a staycation swimsuit
Rectangle
The aim of the swimsuit here is to help give you the appearance of curves.
Look for: strategic cut outs, higher cut legs, pleats/frills/embellishment on the chest and hips.
Hourglass
The aim of the swimsuit here is to support your curves. You don’t want to lose your waist.
Look for: built in boob support, retro styles, belted swimsuits, wider straps, one colour elegance.
Pear
The aim of the swimsuit is to help balance out the hips. Draw the attention upwards.
Look for: more fuss on the top half, halter necks with thin straps. Frills and flounce on the chest. Horizontal necklines.
Apple
The aim here is to elongate the torso, create more of a waist and show off legs.
Look for clever ruching, darker colour panels down the sides and tankinis.
Inverted Triangle
The aim here is to balance the broader shoulder shape with the hips.
Look for V or sweetheart necklines to add focus away from the shoulders. Padded or underwire cups give support to bust and asymmetric styles break up the neckline.
Hope that’s useful! It’s little tweaks that can make a big difference to help you look good and feel great.
There’s lots of information there to let you make wise choices, but if you’re feeling confused about your body shape, don’t worry everyone’s shape is different. If you want to learn more do drop me a line and sign up for my Body Shape and Colour Consultation.
Whether you are going away or not this year. Have a great time. You deserve it!
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Gail xx