Style Advisor
Style Advisor
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Basic need to know swimwear shopping tips
Swimsuit shopping can be a challenging experience. However, with the right information and the correct mindset, swimsuit shopping can also be an extremely rewarding experience.
Colour:
A general rule is to use darker colours on areas you would like to slim and understate and lighter and brighter colours on areas you would like to highlight. While a black swimsuit will make your body appear slimmer, using swimsuit colour wisely can also give you the same effect. For example, if you would like to de-emphasize your hips, try pairing dark red, blue, or black bikini bottoms with a light-coloured bikini top. The light colour will draw attention and eyes towards your bust and away from your hips.
Another good slimming trick is to look for a tankini in a bright colour with darker insets on the sides. The insets will make your figure look thinner and more toned.
Example - Nicolita Gondola
Prints:
When looking at prints, pay attention to the colour, size, and placement of the print. Prints on a darker background are more slimming. In addition, prints with all over swirls will stop the eye from focusing on any one area of the body.
Example - Maaji
Shine:
In general, opaque, matte style fabrics will slim the body the most, while shiny fabrics will make the body seem larger. If you do like the idea of shine in a swimsuit but not the enlarging effects, look for shiny swimwear in a muted or dark colour.
Example - Gottex 817
Details:
Details on a bikini, such as bows, belts, embroidery, beading, and ties will all grab attention. Use them wisely on an area of the body you would like to draw attention to and away from less desirable characteristics.
Example - Agua Bendita Cascadas
Coverage:
Looking for more coverage in a swimsuit is not always the best way to deal with figure flaws. Using huge amounts of fabric to cover a large derriere may actually draw unwanted attention to that very section of the body. For example, women with wide hips often assume that the skirted swimsuit is the best style option for them. However, the skirt quite often ends at the widest part of the hips or thighs, serving only to make the area appear larger. A better idea would be to choose bikini bottoms with high cut legs as they elongate the legs and slim the hips and thighs.
Example - White Sands swimwear
