What Is The Best Swimsuit For Your Shape?

Tina, here.

A couple weeks ago I told you (in an Instagram story) I was taking you swimsuit shopping with me. If you want to catch these behind-the-scenes activities, follow us on Instagram right now! And now, come with me into the fitting room to see what swimsuit is best for your shape.

This swimsuit was featured in the video, and here are more!

Best Swimsuits For Tummy Control

Ruching along the mid-section will always camouflage the tummy area. And how about the optical illusion created by the design of the 2 patterned suits? But always avoid horizontal stripes, for sure, as well as a swimsuit with lots of different colors. The idea is to keep the eye moving and the more going on, the more attention you draw to the area.

Best Swimsuits For Camouflaging Thighs & Bum

As much as you may want to wear pattern, it's really not the best answer for minimizing the bum and thigh areas. Skirted swimsuits are great, but just keep the skirt short. Way shorter than you could ever get away with on the street in a short skirt (which is why you'll still need a cover-up). You don't have to hide your thighs altogether! The over skirts on the bottom row are a gift from the swimsuit heavens. Note the mastectomy-friendly suit in the upper left-hand corner, too.

Best Swimsuits For Large Busts

There are 2 must-haves when it comes to finding the right shape swimsuit for a buxom figure. Underwires and v-necks. No if's, and's or but's about it. And darker colors are also a plus, but not necessary. If you can't bear an underwire, choose a halter style top.

Best Swimsuits For Petite Figures & The Less Endowed

You get the chance to wear all those adorable ruffle and embellished swimsuits because the more going on around your chest area, the more it appears you have. Are you following? Ha. (This why the reverse is also true and less is best when trying to minimize the chest area.)

Best Swimsuits For Play & Activities

Jumping off the back of the boat into the water and losing your suit is not family fun. If you are quite active in the water, the more insurance you can buy with your swimsuit, the better.