7 Simple Rules To Choose A Swimsuit

Very few people, unless they live in an area where they are beach bound all of the time and it is part of the "uniform," are uncomfortable picking out a bathing suit for summer, much less wearing one. In an attempt to demystify the process and to help you find the style that will enhance your body, here are a few pointers.

Let's face it. A bathing suit doesn't cover much (some less than others) so we can't hide behind layers of fabric…or can we?

3 Don'ts For Just About Everyone:

• Boy Shorts or Boy Legs
• String tie halter tops
• The big poofy skirted suits

Don't be fooled by Boy Shorts, they look awful on nearly everyone. I wear a size 2 and they even make my hips look large.

String halter-tops fall into that category as well. Unless you have very pert breasts and not very large ones at that, the string halter is a no-no. That would be followed by the poofy (yes, that is a made-up word) skirts. Many older people will buy them out of modesty, as will heavier women. Please don't. There are other ways to cover up that won't make you look like a beached whale.

When shopping for a bathing suit, go to a store that has the tops and bottoms separately if you are buying a two-piece. Many of us are not the same size in both places and a swim suit needs to fit properly.

Speaking of two-pieces, who should be wearing what style? Say "no" to the two pieces if there is flab where there shouldn't be. OK here we go! Hold on to your swim suit!

7 Simple Rules to Choose a Swim Suit:

1. Choose a color and print that is flattering to your skin tone and body type.
2. To enhance small breasts, use a print on top with a top that ties behind the neck.
3. To minimize large breasts, use a tank style top but use caution. Avoid the uni-breast look.
4. Slim the hips by not having the suit bottom rest on the area you want to minimize.
5. Long torsos will look longer in a one piece. Try a tankini with a little skin showing in the middle to shorten your body.
6. Hide a stomach with a one-piece that has a little gathering at the middle (a bit extra fabric).
7. No waist? Create one with a one piece that is cut out at the sides or that has a sash or belt.

For accessories:

• Flip flops or sandals with a little heel or thickness will make you look less dumpy as you walk.
• Wear a sarong or skirt to cover up your legs if you want modesty or are trying to hide your thighs when not in the water. Choose a print or color that is flattering and tie it in a location that does not emphasize a bad area.
• A cotton gauze or sheer cover up is great for getting from place to place but remember that the sun will go through it. Wear sun block at all times.

I could go on and on about swim wear fashions and styles but the best advice is to go to a specialty store and try on different patterns and styles until you get one that is right for you.

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Have a great summer!

Until Next Time!

Arianna :)

Indra A Books is the owner and founder of ON THE GO 4 U, Personal Shoppers & Concierge Service in the Washington DC metropolitan area. For more information about the author and ON THE GO 4 U, please visit http://www.onthego4u. net http://perfectbra.blogspot.com