Style
It's so important to get the right style of swimsuit, and the
good news is that the days of the two choices - one-piece or
two-piece - are well and truly gone.
There are one-pieces, bikinis, tankinis, skirtinis - the list
goes on and on, but don't be put off by this as each style helps to
solve a different problem.
If you have tummy concerns, or feel you have
stretch marks then opt for a one-piece
swimsuit - it's always practical, no fuss and most styles
come with body shaping and or tummy control and are available on
the high street. When I go shopping for clients and a one-piece is
on the list, I consider the following:
- Make sure the fit is good i.e. it's not too short in the body
as this will be incredibly uncomfortable and not very flattering.
You also don't want the body length to be too long as once it gets
wet it will give slightly and sag.
- Make sure the holes for the legs are not too high cut as this
will not only be uncomfortable but will also cause the crotch width
to lessen and that could cause problems. But you also don't want
the legs too low cut, as although that may be comfortable, it won't
be in the slightest bit flattering...somewhere between the leg of
school navy knickers and a costume from a The Pussycat Dolls'
latest video shoot is what you should aim for.
- Make sure the shoulder straps are nice and wide, both for
support and comfort. Remember when you and the swimsuit are
drenched you will be heavier and you and the swimsuit both need
support.
If you want to go for the two-piece
swimsuit then you have several options:
- The traditional bikini.
- The tankini - the bikini but with a longer top to cover your
tummy.
- The skirtini - a bikini but the bottoms have extra frills to
hide any bum niggles you may have.
- Mix and match - you can go for the top and shorts of your
choice...it's still a two-piece swimsuit and you could choose tight
fitting shorts and a semi fitted t-shirt for extra cover-up all
made in swimwear fabrics.
