Bikini Fit Guide Spring Summer 2011

The art of finding the ideal swimsuit or bikini is all about enhancing your body's best assets.

This Bikini Fit Guide will break down which styles and cut are perfectly suited for you.

Bust - Increase

A good way to increase the look & size of a girls bust is with Bikini’s that offer subtle or serious enhancement. Extra padding is a great way to add some "oomph" or even add a cup size for a sexy look. You can also try fun and flirty details to add extra interest at your bust line.

Look for suits & Bikini's with:
Moulded cups
Removable push up padding
Gather detailing
Ruffles
"Enhancing" tops

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Bust - Support

Bikini’s or swim suit styles with lift and support will create a flattering silhouette and a comfortable fit. Try bikini tops with an under wire, adjustable shoulder straps, or built-in cups to add shape and support without extra padding. Halter tops are also a great way to show a sexy slip of cleavage.

Look for suits with:
Contoured seams
Boning at sides
Under wire
Adjustable straps
Wide bands or elastic under bust
Shelf bras/Balcony styles

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Boy Shaped - Enhance you curves

Fake some curves with swimwear that will highlight your body in all the right places. If you want to create more of an hourglass silhouette, then try the interesting look of a cut out one-piece, which emphasizes curves and creates a feminine line. Keep your body balanced with fun and sexy details on both your top and bottom.

Look for suits with:
Princess seaming
Details on the top and bottom for a good balance
Same colour or print on top and bottom
Cut out one pieces

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HIPS – Maximise, for those top heavy lovelies

Make your hips say "hello" with bikini bottoms that emphasise your hips & give you that hour glass look! Low-rise bikini bottoms expose and highlight the hips. Embellishments at the waist or patterned bands with solid bottoms are also a great way to draw attention to this area.

Look for suits with:
Low rise
Belts
Pattern bands at waist
Tie sides
Ring or details at hips
Print or bright colour bottoms with solid or darker colour tops

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HIPS – Minimise!

Love your curves with styles that slim and shape your hips, including skirts that offer more coverage or sexy tops to draw attention away from the hips.

Look for suits with:
Details on the top
Print or bright colour tops with solid or darker colour bottoms
Full coverage bottoms
Cover up wraps and skirts

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Legs – Lengthen

Show off your legs in high-waist bikini bottoms, which can also lengthen the leg while offering more support through the tummy. Or try scoop front bottoms or bottoms with thinner sides to show more skin.