Currently Craving: Summer Swimwear
Nothing gets me motivated for bikini season like flipping my calendar over to May. The distant smell of sunscreen, ocean and barbeque are nearing, which means it's time to stock up on fresh new swimwear. It also means I'll be barraged with dozens of questions from panic stricken friends... What bathing suit is right for me? Should I go trendy or classic?
Well friends, hold your breath because I have you covered with these easy tips for picking the right swimsuit for your body along with my selections for the season's hottest suits.
Here, I'll go over which cuts are flattering for your body shape and have listed my favorite suits for each type...
If you're athletic or boy-shaped... Choose a suit with details at the bust such as ruffles, bows or side ties to add curves. Girly prints and strapless numbers with skimpier cut bottoms also work well for this shape.
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Zimmermann Lyre Lyre Bikini
Free People Nicole Bikini
L*Space Beverly Bikini
If you're petite or flat chested... Go for slim cuts, bigger prints or vertical stripes to add height and size. If you prefer suits with embellishment, err on the side of small and go for daintier accents.
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Shimmi Star Print Bikini
Emilio Pucci Bandeau Bikini
Bronzette Bandeau Bikini
Not Pictured: J. Crew Seersucker One-piece
If you're pear shaped... Pick a suit with high-cut bottoms and a low-v neckline, such as a string bikini. Also darker colored bottoms with lighter shaded or printed tops work wonders by drawing the eye upwards.
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3.1 Phillip Lim Triangle Bikini
TopShop Military Bikini
We Are Handsome Phoenix Bikini
If you're tall or lanky... Get a swimsuit with some ruffle or bow details to create the illusion of curves. Horizontal stripes and booty-shorts work well too.
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Topshop Crochet Bikini
Chloe Scalloped Bikini
Topshop Stripe Bandeau Bikini
If you're curvy or have a little pooch... Opt for a suit with ruched details and a deep-v neckline. Wide straps or darker side panel details will also help slim you down! Otherwise, small prints are great since they work well to camouflage.
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J. Crew Tulle Underwire One-piece
Topshop Meadow One-piece
Insight One-piece
If you're really busty... Patterned bikinis are the way to go. Just make sure you grab a suit with underwire or a thick band below the bust to ensure support. No need to give fellow sunbathers an impromptu peep show.
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Eberjay Can Can Sophie Bikini
Topshop Purple Meadow Bikini
Becca Halter Bikini
If you have an hourglass figure... Plunging necklines and tie sides will flatter your figure best. But, luckily for you, any style is a go (you can thank your mother for that)!
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Tori Praver Iman Bikini
Missoni Mare California Crochet Bikini
Miu Miu Halterneck Swimsuit
I hope this bathing suit guide helps you find the perfect suit for the summer!
Which bathing suit style is your favorite?
XO Lauren
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Hey, ladies! Who's with me? I feel as though none of these shapes apply to me: petitie with a belly and big thighs. Haha. I'm working on it, but I still feel uncomfortable in my favorite suits! Not sure what to do. -
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I'm with you, girlfriend. I feel as though none of these shapes apply to me: petitie with a belly and big thighs. Haha. I'm working on it, but I still feel uncomfortable in my favorite suits! Not sure what to do.
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I have really big thighs - like the jut out from my body - they don't go straight down like any of these pictures.. I cant wear any swimmer bottoms because it looks so awful. I finally settled on one from pinupgirlclothing.com I bought a 'swim skirt' which covers the whole tummy/upper thigh area. You can wear it with a one piece or a bikini. It will have to do!
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I would love to know what you thought for apple shapes! I don't think it falls under the same as curvy, if so though, I would like options for a two peice!
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OMG I Looove the Insight one piece and I got it! Its the absolute PERFECT swimsuit 4 me! Thank u!!!!!!!!! :) (:
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Love them!! But what should you wear if you have incredible long legs and a small upper body?
xo floor
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love them...i love norma kamali bandeau with high waisted bottoms...miu miu swimsuit is nice..
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I'm larger up top and extra small on bottom. I found this to be the pefect fit because I can stay in my suit & still look adorable.
http://www.roxy.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4350918&cp=2818106
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The problem I have is that my boobs [36D] are VERY heavy and leave my neck dying when I wear my bikini and its sooo hard to find a bikini that's not tied at the neck. My boobs make everything worse lol
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I love the new suit trends. Thanks for the help I will definatly take this into consideration next time I go shopping.
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I love all of these bikini's! It's hard to pick my favorite but I would have to go for the Miu Miu Halterneck swimsuit because it's totally 1950's classic and still sexy (and it's pink of course!)
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ohh,my husband gonna love to see i wear those bikini.thanks for the tip,ill buy the one piece swimsuit.really good for summer.
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I think this was great. I'm a bathin suit freak so this just made me even more of one, and ready for summer!
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I love you Lauren! Although I have to say I was disappointed when I didn't see any pictures where the girls were "average" or a little bigger in size. All those girls were so skinny!! Even though they were representing the pear shape. Do you think all girls should look like that?
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Nice but even though i have a belly i wear my bikini. I don't like my body but I don't care when I am on a holiday.
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I LOVE that purple top shop bikini for larger chests! Looks like a gorgeous feminine bikini. Love a balconette top like that.
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i love the second swimsuit is the second from the curvy categorie! i am going for a one piece this year :)thanks for the tips
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Love it! My favorite is the Miu Miu halterneck swimsuit, the last one pictured.
Here is my tried and true step-by-step guide to getting a safe and natural looking summer glow to pair with these adorable suits!!!!
http://girlinthepoodleshoes.blogspot.com/2011/05/tips-for-getting-that-summer-glow-and.html
xo
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