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The Most Flattering Swimwear For Every Body Type

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!

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— Additional reporting by Gemma Cartwright

Tart Collections
Karel Cutout Striped Swimsuit
£110 £55
from The Outnet
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Seafolly
Leaf Print High Neck Bikini Top
£66 £28
from ASOS
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Marisota Swimsuits
Figleaves Curve Plunge Swimsuit
$26
from Marisota
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Other Stories
Frill Swimsuit
£45
from And Other Stories
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Missguided
Bardot Frill Bikini Top
£15
from ASOS
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Jets
Deluxe plunge swimsuit
£140
from Selfridges
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ASOS Bikinis
Twiin Lace Up Bikini Top
£28
from ASOS
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Freya
Swim Bondi Underwired Sweetheart Padded Bikini Top
£34 £17
from Figleaves
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Curvy Kate
Women's Siren Swimsuit
£27.99 £10.38
from Amazon.co.uk
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Asos
Fuller Bust Mix And Match Long Line Cupped Bandeau Bikini Top In Gingham Dd-G
£5
from ASOS
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Pour Moi?
Pour Moi Copper Halter Bikini Top
£14
from ASOS
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Boux Avenue Cyprus Sling Bikini Top
£18
from bouxavenue.com
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Curvy Kate
Hi Voltage Plunge Bikini Top
£35 £14
from Figleaves
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ASOS Plus Swimwear
Robyn Lawley D/Dd Swimsuit Sizes 10-20
£158 £75
from ASOS
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Seafolly
Chevron Stripe High Neck Bikini Top
$66
from ASOS
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Zimmermann
Valour Embroidered Floral-print Triangle Bikini - Yellow
$205
from Net-a-Porter
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Amuse Society
Textured Chevron Bikini Top
£37.50
from ASOS
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Missguided
Palm Print Plunge Swimsuit
£18
from ASOS
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Forever Unique
Frill Front Plunge Swimsuit With Waist Buckle
$110
from ASOS
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Missguided
Black Scallop Bandeau Bikini Top - Mix&Match, Black
£15
from Missguided
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Asos
Tropical Frill Plunge Triangle Bikini Top
£12
from ASOS
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boohoo
Santa Barbara Strappy Underwired Crop Bikini
£22
from boohoo
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Asos
Crochet Trim Tropical Palm Leaf Print Swimsuit
£22
from ASOS
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Very
Mix And Match Low V Swimsuit - Stripe
£18 £13
from Very
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Shoptiques Bikinis
Zoë Bikini Asha Tie Bottoms
£75
from Shoptiques
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Noisy May
Tropical Print Frill Bikini Top
$32
from Lipsy
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Amazon.co.uk Swimsuits
Ann Summers Women's Bellmare Monokini
£25 £11.25
from Amazon.co.uk
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House of Fraser Swimsuits
Label Lab Chevron cut out swimsuit
£45 £22
from House of Fraser
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Ralph Lauren
Ruched One-Piece Swimsuit
$110
from Ralph Lauren
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Very
Control Wear Twist Front Swim Dress
£32 £16
from Very
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Pour Moi?
Pour Moi Instaglam Cut Away Underwired Bikini Top - Purple
£28
from Very
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Pour Moi?
Pour Moi Instaglam High Waist Bikini Brief - Purple
£25
from Littlewoods
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Seafolly
Mesh About High Neck Maillot Swimsuit
£120 £52
from ASOS
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Monif C
Ruffle Plus Size Swim Top
$63
from ASOS
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Norma Kamali
Ruched One-shoulder Bikini - Royal blue
$310
from Net-a-Porter
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Very
Controlwear Soft Cup Wrap Swimsuit
£35
from Littlewoods
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New Look
Women's Spot Mesh Not Applicable 8 Swimsuit,8
£24.99 £9.25
from Amazon.co.uk
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Noisy May
Tan Lines One Shoulder Ring Bikini Top
£8
from ASOS
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Figleaves Swimsuits
figleaves swimwear Sur La Mer Off The Shoulder Tummy Control Swimsuit
$38
from Figleaves
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Floozie by Frost French
Textured Stripe Underwire Bikini Top A - E Cup
£15.50
from ASOS
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Lipsy
Plunge Belt Monokini
$42
from Lipsy
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Simply Yours
Strappy Bikini Set
$35
from Marisota
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Pour Moi?
Pour Moi Checkers Halter Bikini Top C-G Cup
£13.50
from ASOS
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The Most Flattering Swimwear For Every 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
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