The Most Flattering One-Piece Swimsuits for Every Body Type
As anyone who has been through the perils of swimsuit shopping knows, it helps to have a few tricks up your sleeve. Should you look for a high neckline or a plunging one? Ruching or ruffles? Patterns or solids? Confused yet? Thankfully, we’ve done the hard work for you. Here, seven body types with tips that will have you looking like a million bucks, so you can stop stressing and get back to the stuff that really matters—like deciding where to book your next vacation.
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If You’re Pear-Shaped: Strike a Balance
Show off your little middle (while downplaying your rear) in this Tory Burch color-blocked suit that draws the eye to your smallest part.
If You’re Pear-Shaped: Try a Plunging Neckline
This one has a full-coverage bottom, but it’s the attention-grabbing ties that become the focal point.
If You’re Pear-Shaped: Draw the Eye Up
All eyes will be on your décolletage in this off-the-shoulder style.
If You’re Apple-Shaped: Camouflage with Ruching
One of our favorite tricks is to go for a suit with ruching. It hides any jiggle and lets your skinny limbs do all the talking.
If You’re Apple-Shaped: Whittle Your Middle
Oversize florals and an adjustable wraparound tie work to conceal any tummy troubles.
If You’re Apple-Shaped: Choose a Wrap Top
Let a surplice-wrap style trim your waist for you.
If You’re an Hourglass: Use Cutouts To Your Advantage
Blessed with a curvy shape? The key is to highlight that while providing enough support and coverage, like in this Ashley Graham x Swimsuits for All number.
If You’re an Hourglass: Flaunt Your Waist
Mesh stripes let your toned tummy shine.
If You’re an Hourglass: Add a Belt
Just like a belt adds shape to a flowy dress, the same accessory can upgrade your swimwear, as in this Solid and Striped one-piece.
If You’re Athletic: Show off Your Shoulders
You didn’t work on your arms all winter to keep them covered up. Look for a supportive halter-top silhouette that shows off your guns but still offers enough support for paddle-boarding or beach volleyball.
If You’re Athletic: Play Up Your Muscular Build
Let those sculpted back muscles shine.
If You’re Athletic: Keep it Simple
Think of this like your high school swim team suit—only way cuter.
If You’re Large-Chested: Keep the Girls in Place
If you’re looking for support, without any bulky wires, this style from Miraclesuit offers a fitted top with ruching to help streamline.
If You’re Large-Chested: Stick to Underwire
Or go with a form-fitting underwire bra. There are plenty of styles that don’t scream bustier and are *actually* comfortable.
If You’re Large-Chested: Look for A Figure-Flattering Pattern
A Mara Hoffman-style print for almost $100 off. Yes, please.
If You’re Small-Chested: Create the Illusion of Curves
The trick is to add interest. Look for a top that has some kind of embellishment, whether it’s ruffles, crochet or a busy pattern. This gives the effect of a larger bust.
If You’re Small-Chested: Add Some Dimension
Turn up the sass with two cutouts and a neon hue.
If You’re Small-Chested: Go For The Plunge
You don’t need to resort to lift and push here. Plunging ruffles will work just fine.
If You’re Tall: Show Off the Gams
If you’ve got it, flaunt it. And by “it,” we mean length. Rocking a high-cut style will give you all the Baywatch vibes.
If You’re Tall: Play With Prints
More straight up and down? Contrasting patterns, like the vertical stripes and florals on this number, can visually fill out your frame to create curves.
If You’re Tall: Add Some Cutouts
The eye-catching polka dots and a high cut make this style the perfect summer suit.
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