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Women’s swimsuits come in different materials and sizes for different body types. It is important that you are informed as to what styles and materials are perfect for your body type; that is why you need guides like this. It is important to note that when it comes to swimwear stretch is the word. This is obvious because of the type of activity swimming is; it needs all the comfort and freedom.
What do you need to consider?
The best materials for your swimwear
Lycra, nylon, and spandex are all great materials for swimsuits for women which need to expand and contract while swimming. Furthermore, a chlorine-resistant fabric such as polyester will mean that your swimsuit of choice will be protected from the baggy look for longer periods. Many fashion bikinis, tankinis, and swimsuits also include embellishments like beads and sequins but should be careful not to choose s swimsuit which has these additions in areas where they might irritate your skin or reduce your mobility.
Your body shape is an important deciding factor
You need to be intentional about ensuring that the swimwear style you embrace is perfect for your body shape. For instance, if you are athletic, you can go wild with bikinis. Go for bikinis with strings to really highlight your amazing figure – the skimpiness will add curves, especially in a print or with added details such as ruffles or ruching.
Whether you are after a balconette, a plunge, a strapless, or a full cup, you should be looking out for features that suit your shape such as underwired cups and sections of padding.
Some of the most popular swimwear styles include:
Halter neck
If you are slightly larger, going for styles that add illusion to the curves like halter neck tops and higher cut bottoms come in handy. They give the impression of a curvy figure. The halter neck style has the advantage of adjustable straps which tie at the neck. However, because of this necktie, some halter neck styles are not the best, particularly when you have bountiful assets, as their weight can cause you pain.
Go for halter neck styles to flatter your structured upper body – a traditional bra shape will look too skimpy and make your shoulders look disproportionately broad. Depending on the bra size you may be able to get away with a ‘standard’ halter neck. On your bottom half, boy shorts can add width and draw attention but can feel less feminine and are unflattering if you are long-bodied and short-legged, so try bottoms with details such as ruching, belts, metalwork, beading, or an attention-drawing print.
Bandeau
If you want to embrace your boyish figure rather than disguise it, bandeau styles and boy shorts create a really interesting androgynous look that you might find you, love. This style also emphasizes the bust in a tube-like shape.
Tankini
The tankini offers a lot more stomach coverage than bikinis and still offers the convenience of a two-piece. It is a firm beach favorite among many. As an additional benefit, tankinis are great for women who want the cover of a swimsuit but who require a different size on the bottom from their size on top.