Skip Nav
Love It. Save Your Favorites Now.
The Most Flattering Swimwear For Every Body Type
View On One Page
ADVERTISEMENT ()
Start Slideshow

We've resolved to put an end to the fear and frustration that come with swimsuit and bikini shopping. From curvier frames to athletic body types, we're helping to make sense of the endless swimwear options and narrowing them down to the picks that were made to fit and flatter your frame. Want to know what you should be looking for? Read on to get the experts' dos and don'ts, find your perfect suit, and never hate swimsuit shopping again!

For even easier shopping, click below for your needs.

— Additional reporting by Gemma Cartwright

Best Swimsuits by Body Type
The pear shape: You're curvy at the hips and thighs and smaller on top, like Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. What to look for: The key to the perfect swimsuit is balancing your proportions and getting the coverage you need for your bottom half. Tips and tricks: For a traditional fix, look for a clean-skirted bottom that falls just below the largest part of the upper leg. Avoid reaching for a boy short or thick-banded bottom. The extra fabric will only call attention to the area you're trying to mask. A plunging neckline or eye-catching top draws the eye upward, minimising the bottom.
Pear Shape
Pear Shape
Pear Shape
Pear-Shape
Pear Shape
Pear Shape
Pear Shape
Large bust: Ample cleavage; you're busty and require more support up top like Brooklyn Decker, Katy Perry, and Sofia Vergara. What to look for: If you're more well-endowed on top, then support is key. Opt for suits with underwire or moulded cups to give the girls the support they need. Avoid ruffles or embellishments up top if you're hoping to minimise the focus on your chest. Tips and tricks: Bra-style tops with underwire and adjustable straps provide extra bust support. The thicker the strap, the more support. Higher backs are also a good fit for helping to keep the girls up. Moulded cups provide extra support and are available in many different styles. Explore brands that size like your regular bra, including styles that go above a D, which are constructed to support a larger bust.
Large Bust
Large Bust
Large Bust
Large Bust
Large Bust
Large Bust
Large Bust
Small bust: Proportionally, you're smaller on top with an A or B cup, like Kate Hudson. What to look for: A smaller chest requires less support, so you can look for styles with more minimal coverage or embellished detailing, bows, and patterns to create the illusion of a larger chest. Tips and tricks: Triangle tops create the illusion of curves, as do tops with bold prints or embellishments with ruffles. Bra tops and padded push-up tops offer extra lift and can create cleavage, as can certain halter tops. A smaller bust always means you can wear tiny scoop tops or bandeaus — embrace them!
Small Bust
Small Bust
Small Bust
Small Bust
Small Bust
Small Bust
Small Bust
Athletic: You're more straight up and down and have fewer curves, like Cameron Diaz, Jessica Biel, and Jennifer Aniston. What to look for: The name of the game is playing up your curves with styles that flaunt your frame. Suits with less coverage help to create the illusion of a shapelier figure. Tips and tricks: Tops or bottoms with bold prints, ruffles, and embellishments add intrigue and feminine flair and can create the appearance of more curve at top and bottom. Monokinis create fabulous curves, as do one-pieces with slashes or strategically placed cutouts. The smaller the swimsuit bottom, the fuller and curvier the derrière appears. Tie-side bikini bottoms enhance curves and adjust perfectly to your size.
Athletic
Athletic
Athletic
Athletic
Athletic
18
more images
Start Slideshow
The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter Review
Beauty Shopping
This Cleansing Butter Has Over 800 5-Star Reviews and Only Costs a Tenner
by Tori Crowther
Best UK Hair Dryers According to Hairstylists and Editors
Hair
These Are the 8 Best Hair Dryers, Recommended by Hairstylists and Editors
by Tori Crowther
Lottie Tomlinson Bikini Instagrams
British Celebrities
Lottie Tomlinson Has Mastered the Bikinigram, and Honestly, Wow
by Meredith Nash
How to Make Your Eyes Look Bigger With Mascara
Beauty How To
The Simple Mascara Trick That Makes Your Eyes Look Bigger and More Awake Looking
by Amy Lawrenson
Pandora Christmas Collection and Disney Charms 2019
Pandora
Olaf, Winnie the Pooh, and More Disney Legends Star in the Pandora Christmas Charm Collection
by Elle Taylor
Dua Lipa's Pink Candy Print Rosemilk Bikini
Bikini
One Look at Dua Lipa's Pink Candy-Covered Bikini, and You'll Need a Cold Swim
by Kara Kia

Now You Know

Pat McGrath Labs Star Wars Collection Details

Beauty

Pat McGrath Labs Is Launching a Star Wars Collection, and Excited, We Are

by Tori Crowther

Fashion

Sorry, Taylor Swift! I'm Copying Your British Vogue Cover Look For My Festive Party Outfit

by Perri Konecky

Entertainment

Get Excited, Pitches — Hailee Steinfeld Says She'd "Love to Do" Pitch Perfect 4

by Victoria Messina

Celebrity

Iskra Lawrence Is Pregnant With Her First Child: "I've Never Been More Excited to Meet Anyone"

by Monica Sisavat

Latest Fashion
We're Hiring! Write For Us About Us Advertising Contact FAQ Archives
Power Your Happy POPSUGAR Insights
Terms Privacy Policy
©2019 PopSugar • POPSUGAR Style
All the Latest From Ryan Reynolds