Swimwear First Aid For Body Shape Problems

Unless you have the enviable proportions of a mannequin, you're stuck with a less-than-perfect body that requires you to pay attention to the clothes that you pick and wear. The following list outlines the most common body shape problems and suggests the swimwear that's fit for your body type.

• Large Busts. If everyone you're talking to is staring at your assets instead of looking at your face, you'll want to downplay your bust. A lot of other women are actually praying to get the same to-die-for assets like yours, so if you want to flaunt your large busts, at least do it inconspicuously. Opt for haltered swimwear to fully support your assets. You may also want to choose a two-colored swimsuit; make sure that the cloth in your busty area is dark. When you're not swimming, wear a cover-up.

• Small Busts. Rejoice if having small busts is your only problem. You have a number of options available. Select padded swimwear. Some have provisos where you can stuff bra pads to create volume. One-piece swimwear is ideal if you plan on donning that strapless magic bra. If you want to venture into two-piece swimwear, try the bralette bikini wear. The “lette” in bralette signifies that the top is a smaller version of the ordinary bra. You can simply adjust the straps to choose which fit hugs your body snuggly and makes your busts appear fuller than they really are.

• Long Torso. If you think height and length matter, you'll find this body shape problem the exception. To even out the disparity between your long torso and short legs, choose a two-piece swimwear, especially one that has a high-waist bottom. Avoid hipsters and high necklines which will only elongate your body more.

• Short Torso. This body shape problem is easer to fix than having a long torso. You're really in luck because you can address this problem by selecting the right cut and prints. Whether you're donning a one-piece or two-piece swimwear, choose one with a high neckline and vertical prints.

• Not Fully Defined Waistline. Not all women have the curves. If you're an athlete or a walking apple or pear, create the illusion of curves by avoiding mono-colored swimwear. Choose those with belted bottoms instead. If you think trying to create curves is a futile effort, just hide your waistline. Don a jogger's swimwear or a boy shorts bottoms swimwear. These two-piece apparels, which consist of the less baring and daring tank top and shorts, conceal not just your waistline but your belly as well.

Should instances arise when for some bizarre or sentimental reasons you're stuck with a swimwear that does not flatter your body shape, here's an all-around remedy that applies to all. One, wear a cover-up. The almost see-through material makes you more mysterious and sexy, and does a great job in concealing your not-so-perfect body shape. Two, to flaunt your torso and conceal the bottom, wear a skirtini. The overskirt conceals your less appealing assets from the waist down.