How to choose your swimsuit according to your body type?
Do you feel that vacation air? The warm wind in your hair, the tan darkening on your skin and the smell of the sea or the swimming pool? Us too, and who says vacation says swimsuit. Sans Complexe will help you prepare your suitcase and choose the swimsuit(s) that will come with you.
How to choose your swimsuit according to your body type?
Wearing a swimsuit well is the art of highlighting your assets! First of all, it is essential to identify your body shape. This is an important step that will allow you to choose the most flattering clothes for your figure and avoid missteps. By getting to know your body you will feel beautiful and good every day!
To do this, nothing could be simpler: stand in front of a mirror and observe your bust, your waist and your hips. For help, refer to the image below to find the silhouette that suits you:
The swimsuit for an A-shaped body
A-shaped body types have generous hips, narrow shoulders and a fairly thin bust.
How to enhance the A-shaped silhouette? Focus on the neckline and refine the lower body.
• A bandeau swimsuit top helps to highlight the shoulders and emphasize the generous chest.
• For the bottom, slightly cut-out panties give the illusion of slim hips and elongated legs
• Mix&Match a printed top, especially if enhanced with worked details, with a solid-colored bottom is a good way to draw the eye to the neckline.
The swimsuit for an H shape
H shapes have aligned shoulders and hips and a poorly defined waist.
How to enhance an H silhouette? Mark the size and redraw the silhouette.
• The 1-piece swimsuit with a centered cut is the best ally to emphasize the waist. With a plunging neckline or crossed straps, it's even better.
• When choosing a bikini, a bikini top with shells or foam naturally shapes the chest. High-waisted “retro style” Briefs, for example highlighted with a belt, help to create glamorous curves.
• Colorful geometric and graphic prints are to your advantage. Favor vertical lines and small patterns.
The swimsuit for a V shape
V-shaped shapes have broad shoulders while the hips and waist are rather thin.
How to enhance a V silhouette? Conceal the shoulders and give the illusion of volume on the lower body.
• At the top, choose a classic bra with a V-neckline and simple straps or to tie around the neck to minimize the build.
• For the bottom, choose swim briefs worked with additional details such as laces, raised or gathered fabrics.
• The printed bottom creates an optical effect that subtly gives fullness to the hips and buttocks.
The swimsuit for an O-shaped body
O-shaped shapes have shallow shoulders, pronounced hips and a rounded stomach.
How to enhance an O morphology? Slim the upper body and emphasize the waist.
• The tankini and one-piece swimsuit enhance generous shapes thanks to their enveloping and shaping shapes that smooth the stomach.
• For a 2-piece swimsuit, a full cup bra attached to simple Briefs can nicely reshape the silhouette. With a plunging or V-shaped neckline, the look is even more feminine.
• Solid, dark colors are perfect for refining the physique. Otherwise, the repeating patterns hide the curves with a trompe l'oeil effect.
The swimsuit for an X-shaped body shape
X-shaped shapes have hips and shoulders of the same width as well as a thin waist.
How to enhance an X-shaped body shape? Emphasize harmonious curves.
• Bikinis are a charming asset. Push-up or basket-shaped swim tops offer a sensual curve to the neckline.
• The high-waisted, low-cut swim Briefs are particularly flattering to accentuate the wasp waist and lengthen the legs.
• Matching plain or printed models will look great.
What are the important elements when choosing a plus size swimsuit?
Swimsuits specially designed for generous busts and plus sizes
Guaranteeing comfort and support for generous breasts requires specific construction. Choose swimsuits with wide straps. Perfect support for the chest is ensured by the presence of underwires, elastics and rigid linings.
If you are more comfortable in a swimsuit without underwire , you can opt for a model with shells or foam cups.
Knowing how to enhance your shape in a swimsuit
It is well known that dark colors tend to refine but don't stop there. Choose a V shape which will highlight your neckline while minimizing it with a trompe l'oeil effect.
For stockings, play with shapes, cuts and patterns. Whether your hips are wide or thin, they will erase or highlight your shapes.
A swimsuit adapted to your leisure activities
To go for lengths, nothing better than a 1-piece swimsuit. It will hug your body, support your chest. Ideal for not being slowed down! The 2-piece swimsuit will also help you break records as long as you avoid those with simple lacing at the hips or tied at the back with a simple string.
If you plan to surf, avoid swimsuits that are too cut out: they are less comfortable, their support is also reduced and they can let your shape escape when a wave is too powerful.
How to hide your belly in a swimsuit?
Play with shapes and prints! The one-piece swimsuit will refine your figure. Choose it dark or with vertical bands that will slim the stomach, a V-neckline that will guide the eye and with wide straps. Even more effective are the shaping models which will have a more visible effect. The prints will hide the stomach and erase its plump appearance.
With a 2-piece swimsuit, opt for high-cut Briefs that will hide your stomach and add a pin-up touch to your beach look. To adopt plain or with patterns.
The tankini is the trendy swimsuit that will hide your belly. Between the 1-piece and 2-piece swimsuit, it will delight plus sizes with its half-bikini, half-tank top which enhances the neckline without being tight-fitting.
Finally, avoid horizontal bands that widen the silhouette or mark your shapes with swimsuits with strings or too small. Don't hesitate to try on several times to find the plus size swimsuit that will hide your belly.
By following our advice, you will finally be ready for a completely uninhibited summer!
